Journey of a Renowned Data Scientist | Podcast with Dr. Zeeshan ul Hassan Usmani @zusmani78

In this exclusive podcast, we sit down with Dr. Zeeshan ul Hassan Usmani, a prominent figure in data science and entrepreneurship, to discuss his incredible journey from Pakistan to becoming a world-renowned expert in simulations, AI, and predictive modeling. Dr. Usmani shares insights into his academic background, including his PhD in Computer Science from the Florida Institute of Technology, and his groundbreaking work in developing Pakistan’s first crowd simulation software for public safety. In this episode, we explore: Dr. Usmani’s journey as a Data Scientist and entrepreneur, and how he’s using AI to solve societal challenges. Why data science is crucial for the future of Pakistan, and how early education can shape young minds. Practical ways for students to start learning data science with limited resources, and the value of free versus paid courses. The impact of data science on Pakistan’s economy and how it can transform the job market. Success stories of young Pakistanis excelling in data science and overcoming challenges. The idea behind his popular "Chalo Chalo Series" and how it encourages innovation. His advice for students switching careers to data science and tips on choosing the right roadmap in 2024. A deep dive into how data science can help solve pressing social and economic issues in Pakistan. Dr. Usmani also shares his thoughts on important topics such as the role of the government and educational institutions in promoting data science education, how to make data science more accessible to rural areas, and how learning data science can benefit other fields like mathematics, biological science, agriculture, business, and economics. Join us for an insightful discussion on how data science can transform Pakistan’s future and how students, especially girls and women, can be encouraged to pursue this critical field. Chapters: 00:00:00 Highlights 00:00:19 Introduction 00:01:27 Why did you choose data science? 00:02:39 Why should Pakistani kids learn Data Science? 00:04:28 Role of teachers in Pakistan 00:05:49 What about parent? 00:06:55 Do we have enough resources? 00:08:41 Kia python seekhna zaroori hy? 00:10:40 Switching to Data Science 00:12:09 Coding sab kuch nahi hy 00:17:19 Data science and Pakistani Economy 00:19:31 Job Market in Pakistan 00:21:52 Communication is everything 00:22:51 Paid vs. Free Courses 00:24:00 Chalo Chalo series ka idea kaisay aya? 00:26:31 How to handle negative people? 00:29:54 Roadmap to learn Data Science in 2024 00:31:59 Statistics is important 00:34:15 Degree vs. Courses, which would you prefer? 00:35:57 Kia Data Scientist aik acha entrepreneur ban sakta? 00:37:32 Nobel prize in Pakistan, is it possible? 00:41:14 Research papers mills in Pakistan 00:45:45 Can we change any System in Pakistan? 00:49:26 How overseas Pakistanis can help Pakistan grow? 00:51:19 Take home message for Data Scientists 00:52:33 Thanking Note to Dr Usmani 00:56:43 Data is new oil #codanics #dataanalytics #pythonkachilla #pkc24 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ Python ka chilla 2024 You can now register for Python ka chilla 2024 This is a paid course which you can register and find more information at the following link: https://forms.gle/kUU3eZJsFRb7Cn6r8 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ Here you can access all the codes from Python ka chilla 2024: https://github.com/AammarTufail/python-ka-chilla-2024 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please share and like this video, also write your comment here and subscribe our channel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅Our Free Books: https://codanics.com/books/abc-of-statistics-for-data-science/ ✅Our website: https://www.codanics.com ✅Our Courses: https://www.codanics.com/courses ✅Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@Codanics ✅ Our whatsapp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va7nRDq3QxRzGqaQvS3r ✅Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/codanics ✅Our Discord group for community Discussion: https://discord.gg/kDb8fHZe ✉️For more Details contact us at [email protected]