Samia Baig

Samia Baig, PharmD, MPH is a Pharmacist turned Data Scientist with over 8 years of experience in data analytics and engineering. Initially starting her career in clinical research, she pivoted into the healthcare data science and engineering space after navigating challenges making data ready for analysis and insights. Through this process, she became passionate about using reproducible techniques with open source languages like R and Python and developed an interest in data visualization and automation through parameterized reporting via RMarkdown/Quarto. Outside of her work, her interests include running, photography, painting and other creative hobbies.

I'm a data science educator and community builder who wants to help you cultivate a community of practice for yourself. I talk a lot about the benefits of making genuine human connections, the power of vulnerability, and why we all benefit when we show up as our whole selves. I'm also the host of the Data Humans podcast where my motto is: data science is not one thing.

I love connecting people across the data science community to share what they're accomplishing with data and help others do the same through community discussions, industry meetups, and more.