Ep.84 Tori Tompkins - Inspiring the next generation of data and tech professionals
In this episode, Karen is joined by Tori Tompkins, Senior Data Science Consultant at Advancing Analytics and founder of Girls Code Too, which she runs in collaboration with Girls in Data to create curriculums that inspire the next generation of data and tech professionals. During the conversation, Tori discusses her training in forensic computing and the journey that led her to the data science and machine learning fields. She also details the work that Girls Code Too and Girls in Data to do get more young women into the field. Tori also gives tips on how to balance maintaining a side hustle and giving back to the community, all while working full time. Enjoy! *************************** Show Notes *************************** Tori’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompkinstori/ We mentioned: Squiggly career on Stress tolerance: https://www.amazingif.com/listen/stress-tolerance/ Girls code too https://girlscodetoo.co.uk/#about Girls in data: https://girlsindata.co.uk/ Tori recommends AI weirdness: https://www.aiweirdness.com/