Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career

With over a decade of university-level teaching experience, this passionate educator has developed numerous course modules, educational content, and hands-on lab designs. As a doctorate-level researcher specializing in applied AI, machine learning, and deep learning applications, they are dedicated to advancing both academic and practical knowledge. Their extensive background spans curriculum development, research, and fostering student engagement through practical projects.

Rav Ahuja serves as the Chief Content Officer and Global Program Director at IBM Skills Network, where he leads curriculum creation, growth strategy, and partner programs. After earning his B.Eng. from McGill University and MBA from the University of Western Ontario, he co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM initiative focused on democratizing access to in-demand technology skills. Based at the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto, he specializes in developing instructional solutions for AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. His impact on technology education is evidenced through his role as architect of numerous IBM Professional Certificates and instructor for over 35 online courses, including popular offerings like "What is Data Science?", "Introduction to Cloud Computing," and "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)." His courses have reached hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide, with "What is Data Science?" alone enrolling over 638,000 students. His recent work includes developing new Generative AI courses and career guidance content for IBM's Professional Certificate programs, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to preparing learners for emerging technology careers

Dr. Pooja is a highly accomplished educator with nearly two decades of experience in Computer Science and Engineering, dedicated to sharing her expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has conducted numerous hands-on training sessions for industry professionals and students, focusing on practical applications using Python. Dr. Pooja has collaborated with NITTTR in Chandigarh, India, to develop and deliver courses on the national online education platform, Swayam, particularly in the area of Smart Grid Analytics with a Machine Learning module. A seasoned Python expert, she specializes in data visualization and has authored the book Data Visualization with Python, which guides readers through creating compelling visual representations of data using popular libraries such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Bokeh. Her passion for transforming complex datasets into insightful visuals reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the field of data science.