Applied Statistics and Data Science Seminar on Monday, January 27, 2025
January 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Title: Bridging Theory and Practice – A Journey Through Applied Statistics Across Academia, Industry, and Consulting (Part 2)
Venue and time: ISRT, 2:00 pm
Speaker: Yeasmin Khandakar, PhD, Senior Data Scientist, Transurban Limited, Australia
Abstract:
In this presentation, Dr. Yeasmin Khandakar will share her journey emphasizing how challenges can be transformed into opportunities. The first part of the presentation highlights the outcome achieved by navigating a steep learning curve and embracing uncertainties. illustrating how these challenges have been pivotal in her career and personal growth. Dr. Khandakar will highlight key moments from her career, including her influential work on automatic ARIMA forecasting with Prof. Rob J. Hyndman.
The second part of the presentation will focus on the practical application of her current research in the industry. Yeasmin will discuss her role at Transurban, where she leverages time series forecasting models and data analysis to address real-world problems. The presentation aims to inspire and equip students with insights and strategies for navigating their own professional paths.
