

The Path from Senior to Staff Data Scientist with Manisha Arora
Making the jump from Senior to Staff is one of the hardest transitions in a data science career. The technical bar is high, but the real differentiators are often less obvious: scope, influence, and knowing how to position yourself for the next level.
In this interactive live session, Manisha Arora, Data Science Lead at Google, joins EAC for an open, practical conversation about navigating career growth in data science and AI. We'll discuss how the industry is evolving, how roles are shifting across data, engineering, and AI, and what that means for your long-term trajectory.
Bring your questions and expect a candid, no-fluff conversation about building a resilient and high-impact career in tech.
We'll cover:
Understanding the Leap from Senior to Staff
Defining the Staff Data Scientist role
Building the scope and visibility that gets you promoted
Avoiding common pitfalls
Your questions, answered live
Whether you're actively gunning for Staff or just thinking about what's next, this one is worth showing up for.
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