Why he created Pandas, the future of data systems, why he left his CTO role to become a chief architect - Wes McKinney - The Data Scientist Show #086

The Data Scientist Show

Wes McKinney is the co-creator of pandas library and he is the cofounder of Voltron data. Currently he is a principal Architect at Posit and an investor in data systems.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) How Pandas Started

(00:06:40) Voltron Data

(00:10:03) Benefits of Easy-to-Use Data Tools

(00:13:20) The Rise of New Data Tools

(00:18:07) Choosing Tools: Vertical or Flexible?

(00:23:01) Big Models and Data Tools

(00:29:29) Challenges in Building a Product

(00:31:28) Becoming a Top Architect

(00:34:55) Missed Aspects of Previous Roles

(00:39:04) A Busy Week: Advising, Designing, Investing

(00:43:42) Improving Open Source

(00:45:24) How to Decide What to Work On

(00:46:28) What he’s learning now

(00:47:56) Excitement in Career and Life

(00:48:29) Using ChatGPT for Learning

(00:50:27) Future Impact Goals