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Abstract
This talk explores how data science and AI bring the impact of new data sources into our modern world through technologies like LLMs, AI agents, data spaces, web platforms, etc. Many professionals need new skills to automate, analyze, and optimize complex systems. Adopting these technologies requires updated knowledge, better methodologies, and improvements in quality, security, privacy, and legal frameworks. It also demands a diverse skill set for data scientists and AI specialists. This talk introduces a model that integrates data science, data engineering, software development, Artificial Intelligence, and essential technical and soft skills for data professionals.
Short Bio
Afshin Ashofteh (https://novaresearch.unl.pt/en/persons/afshin-ashofteh) has been a university professor and consultant for over 25 years. He holds five academic degrees, including a Ph.D. in Information Management specializing in Statistics and Econometrics, an MBA in Finance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Systems, a Master’s degree in Mathematical Statistics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Econometrics. His research interests center on data science and artificial intelligence, leveraging big data, predictive modeling, statistical learning, and artificial intelligence in risk management, financial economics, and official statistics. He was recently awarded (1) Best Teaching Award in 2023 in the category of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics recognized by Nova University Lisbon, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, (2) Best Research Award in 2019 from International Statistical Institute (ISI), and (3) Scholastic Achievement Award in 2015 (Central Bank of Portugal).
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