Astronomers Turned Data Scientists Podcast
Astronomers Turned Data Scientists Podcast
astro2data
14. Marcos Huerta
50 minutes Posted Jan 2, 2026 at 7:46 pm.
Intro
Astronomy Background
Transition to Science Policy
Transition to Data Science
Job Changes within Science Policy
Data Science Bootcamps and Alternatives
Interviewing
Data Science at Carmax
Day-to-Day and Work-Life Balance
Predictions for Data Science and LLMs
Final Advice
Outro
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Show notes
Marcos Huerta discusses his astronomy background, his transitions first to science policy and later to data science, and his current data science job at Carmax. He also talks about data science bootcamps, interviews, work-life balance, and his predictions for the future of data science and LLMs. 
 
Links
Marcos’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshuerta/ 
Marcos’s Website: https://marcoshuerta.com/about/ 
 
Credits
Intro Music: Tonight At Eight by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (no relation)
Outro Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (no relation)
Co-Hosts: Jeffrey Silverman and Joseph A’Hearn
Recording: Jeffrey Silverman
Editing: Joseph A’Hearn
ATDS Podcast Logo: Joseph A’Hearn
Thumbnail Headshot Image: Marcos Huerta
Thumbnail Design: Joseph A'Hearn
 
We thank the American Astronomical Society for being an official sponsor of the podcast.
 
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