DataRobot Interview Prep

Question 1

Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in this role?

Answer 1

• *Present:** Director, Enterprise DnA
• *Past:** Merck 4 years, USMC before that
• *Future:** Now that I recently finished up my masters of data science, I am looking to get closer to data science and cutting edge tech (ideally in a mature start-up). I’m really passionate about using data science and tech to solve important problems. Can’t think of a bigger problem to solve than healthcare. Government HAS to fix this.

Question 2

Key stories to pull from

Answer 2

1) Fortify DA
2) Crisis Mgmt
3) HIV

Question 3

Define AI

Answer 3

Machines and technology that is able to replicate the intelligence of humans.

Question 4

Examples of AI/ML

Answer 4

• Marion
• Supply chain
• Early detection of cancer

Question 5

Types of machine learning

Answer 5

• Supervised learning
• Unsupervised learning
• Reinforcement learning

Question 6

Strong vs. Weak AI

Answer 6

Weak AI - narrow, most use cases

Strong AI - Imitate human intelligence

Question 7

Explain neural networks

Answer 7

Replicates now the brain works

Input layer: Info comes in to an input layer
Hidden layer: n # of hidden layers, that make computations to make sense of pieces of info
Output layer: main outcome

Question 8

Types of neural networks

Answer 8

Convolutional Neural Network: Input taken in as batch (mainly used for images)
Recurrent Neural Network: sequential, input 1 + 2 + 3

Question 9

Greatest professional achievement

Answer 9

Merck: CM Program
USMC: Iraq

Question 10

Challenge or conflict

Answer 10

US and Prague team

Team contract, psychological safety

Question 11

Mistake

Answer 11

Prod Owner decision for ADA

Talk about how I learned from this for Design Lead role

Question 12

What are you looking for in a role:

Answer 12

• Impact
  
  • Closer to cutting edge tech and data science
  • Strong leadership

Question 13

Leadership style

Answer 13

Servant leader – if you take care of your Marines, they will take care of you

Active listener and continuous learner

Principle-based decision making – making the right call, not what people want to hear

Question 14

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Answer 14

Seen as a thought leader in the data science and healthcare space – in a position where I am shaping the future of the industry

Leading teams within a tech or health tech company

Question 15

30 - 60 - 90

Answer 15

30: Listen, listen, listen
60: Develop priorities
90: Execution