Sr Data Scientist exp 8+ years | AVAILABLE SAME DAY | Tutoring exp 5+ years | UQ master's comp sci grad | machine learning | python | coding | deep learning | data analysis | R programming

Find out more about Arun Prakash

• Can you tell us about your first experience using a computer?

  I started using computers when I was 12 years old. My first experience with a computer was using Microsoft Word, Paint, and other fun software. I didn't start using the internet until I was 15 years old. That's when I wrote my first program and created my first blog. Computers have always been a big part of my life. They've helped me learn new things and express myself in ways that wouldn't have been possible without them.

• What is the technological evolution that has marked you most and what will be, in your eyes, a turning point in this field?

  I'm really interested in the potential of machine learning and deep learning, especially when it comes to image recognition. I think that convolutional neural networks are a huge step forward in terms of automatically finding patterns in images, and I'm excited to see how this technology continues to evolve. I believe that it will have a positive impact on many industries, particularly those where accurate image recognition is important.

• Explain your expertise, your interest in it and, more broadly, its importance in the computer world.

  Programming is an extremely important skill in today's world. It allows you to understand and work with complex data, as well as build models that can be used for all sorts of purposes. I am a programmer myself, and I love it! Learning new things and teaching others is always fun for me. And the field of artificial intelligence is especially exciting right now - there are so many new possibilities! If you're looking for a career that will keep you on your toes, programming is definitely it!

• Do so-called 'visionaries', such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg inspire you or do you have other role models?

  People who push their limits, break all the barriers, and dream big are my biggest source of inspiration. They show me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. These people inspire me to be my best self and to never give up on my dreams.

• What would you say to an uncomfortable person in front of a screen who says that "IT is too complicated"?

  I can see where they come from. When people say "IT" is too complicated, I show empathy and understand their situation, and help them in a simplistic manner and try to develop their interest. In my experience, most people are capable of understanding complex topics with the right level of explanation. With patience and some guidance, anyone can be taught to appreciate IT's many benefits.

• What are your other passions, related or non-related to computers?

  I love teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I think it's amazing how you can take something that anyone can understand and develop a passion for it. Teaching helps me stay connected to the world around me, and I enjoy reading books, playing tennis, and travelling in my free time.