Nitzan Gado

Can Perspective Change How We Understand the LLM Revolution in Data Science?

Abstract

The past three years in the tech industry, and for data scientists in particular, have been shaped by the rapid disruption introduced by large language models as everyday tools. While LLMs are no longer new, the pace of change continues: new models, new architectures, and evolving capabilities emerge almost daily.

In this round table, we will look for perspective within this ongoing transformation. Together, we will reflect on how the field has changed so far, discuss expectations for the future, and explore which skills and mindsets may remain essential as the technology (and our roles) continues to evolve, helping us find a professional center that allows us to approach this change with curiosity and inspiration rather than fear.

Bio

Nitzan is a staff data scientist at Intuit, focusing on developing natural language processing algorithms and products, particularly LLMs (Large Language Models).
In her spare time, Nitzan mentors in the Finding Your Next Job program and is part of the Baot community. Additionally, she lectures on solving real-world problems with tools from linguistics and computer science.
Nitzan holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Linguistics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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