Roundtable: Women in Data Science

In this roundtable session, you will hear opinions of several students and professionals on their path in data science.

Ornella Altunyan Cloud Developer Advocate, Microsoft

Ornella Altunyan is a Cloud Advocate for Microsoft based in San Francisco, California. She’s worked on multiple technologies during her time at Microsoft, including Mixed Reality and Visual Studio Code. She holds a BA in Computer Science and Digital Media Studies from Pomona College.

Locksley Kolakowski Software Architect Analyst, Accenture

Locksley is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Informatics with a focus on academic developer advocacy. Her technology interests include front-end development, C#, and Azure Fundamentals. At UW, she is involved in the developer community as the Hackathon Director for Women in Informatics.

Anchal Bhalla Senior Data Science Consultant at Capgemini

Anchal is an experienced data science expert and a published author. She is a technical evangelist who is highly experienced in data science & AI and drives DS&AI portfolio sales in the Middle East. She currently works as a senior data science consultant at Capgemini with multiple high-profile clients in diverse industries to help build their AI strategy and lead digital disruption among them. Previously, she worked at IBM as a data and AI technical specialist and led multiple data science projects in the region. Apart from her corporate job, she enjoys giving back to the community. She is currently a community leader at the Women in Data Chapter in Dubai and an ambassador at the Women in Data Science (WiDS-Stanford University) group. Moreover, she loves speaking at major conferences on subjects like Data science, AI, Ethics, and Women in Tech and is part of the “1 million women in STEM” initiative.

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