Maya Malamud

Malamud AI Advisory
Signal over Noise: Decoding the Modern Data Science Career Path
Maya Malamud

Abstract

Most job seekers are trying to beat an algorithm they don’t understand. It’s time to stop guessing what hiring managers want and start decoding the hidden variables that actually trigger an offer. As the Israeli tech ecosystem shifts from traditional data science to specialized Generative AI and agentic systems, the path to a top-tier role has changed. Landing your next position is about optimizing your professional signal in a market saturated with noise.

Join us for a high-level roundtable as we deconstruct:

The Visibility Algorithm:
High-impact strategies for LinkedIn and CV optimization that bypass the “noise” and align with the way recruiters actually filter for talent today.

Decoding the Catch-22:
How to move from static portfolios to “Proof of Production” – breaking the cycle of needing experience to get experience by engineering projects that mimic real-world ROI and production constraints.

Strategic Feature Engineering:
How to map non-linear backgrounds, navigate career breaks, and translate a professional pivot into the high-impact roles of the current AI era.

We’re moving beyond generic tips to focus on the metrics and strategic moves that define successful hires in today’s market.

Bio

Maya Malamud is the founder of Malamud AI Advisory and a Senior Data Scientist with over a decade of experience building validated products in HealthTech and EdTech. She turns complex data into investor-ready solutions and moves AI beyond the “black box” through rigorous evaluation and reliable GenAI implementation. As a dedicated mentor, Maya applies a data-driven lens to career strategy, helping tech professionals decode the Israeli hiring market and optimize their professional signal for the AI era.

Agenda

08:45

Reception & gathering

09:30

Opening remarks by WiDS TLV ambassadors

09:45

Keynote session: Prof. Michal Rosen Zvi

10:15

Keynote session: Hadas Grossmon Ella

10:45

Poster pitches

10:55

Break

11:10

Lightning talks session

12:45

Lunch & poster session

13:30

Roundtable session & poster session

14:20

Roundtable closing

14:30

Talk by Hila Paz

14:50

Talk by Dr. Moran Mizrahi

15:15

Closing remarks

15:30

End