Our dedicated career coach, Brook Meissner, works directly with our Data Science MS program students to help them navigate their post-college career. In addition to Brook, Srinidhi Panchapakesan specializes in assisting students with the initial refinement of their resumes and cover letters. See more about the services Brook and the CMC provide for students in the chart below.

Heather Yockey manages and develops Employer Relations & Recruiting for our Master of Data Science program. Heather works to build strong relationships with employers, understanding their needs, and identifying opportunities to connect them with our talented students. She ensures students have access to a diverse range of employment opportunities and are well-equipped to succeed in their chosen careers.

 

 

 

Going Back to School Teddy Weaver Vanderbilt DSI MS Data Science 2021 Data Scientist and Engineering, Thyme Care

A Journey in Data Science Lori Chiu Vanderbilt DSI MS Data Science 2021 Member Experience Senior Analyst, Tinder

Forging a Path in Data Science Meena Muthusubramanian Vanderbilt DSI MS Data Science 2022 Data Scientist, Intel Corporation

Searching for and landing a job can be a stressful and time consuming task. And unfortunately, your resume can sometimes be one of thousands in the HR algorithms. A better way to utilize your time might be investing in networking. Here are some places to get started with networking to accelerate your career.

• DSI MS Data Science current students & alums
• VuConnect Vanderbilt Alumni Database
• AnitaB.org and the annual Grace Hopper Celebration
• Greater Nashville Technology Council
• Women in Technology in TN (WITT)
• Women in Data Science (WIDS)
• Data Science Nashville Meet Up Groups
• LinkedIn

Looking to hone your skills? Join our in-house data science team as they lead you through hands-on workshops during the semester.
A listing of current and past workshops can be found here.