Maher Sebai joined the Applied MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme in autumn 2018.
In 2004, he graduated from the Université de Carthage, in Tunis, and since then, he worked for various blue chips semiconductor companies, where he acted as a Presilicon Verification Engineer hunting circuit bugs before it goes for mass production.
Today, Maher is Senior Design Verification Engineer at Intel Mobile Communications.
In this interview, he talks about his career change and his goals.
My former company was promoting internally their effort to win the Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence silicon acceleration market. I got exposed to their product vision and found it fascinating. My research regarding these techniques led me to discover Data Science. I had this desire to leave my decade-long comfort zone and tackle challenging problems coming from various horizons.
First of all, it is necessary to demystify what Data Science is. There are countless online resources on Data Science and it is often exhausting. Whether it’s out of curiosity or a serious motivation, you can find quality materials. It’s just a matter of choosing the learning path that suits you best. I chose DSTI not only because of the quality of the programmes, but also because I could interact with my classmates and teachers.
The Open Day at DSTI on 13 March 2024 for the Applied MSc program offers attendees a chance to experience an actual class lecture, explore fast-track admissions, and learn about career opportunities in data and AI. Sébastien Corniglion, CEO and Professor at DSTI, will lead the event. Activities include a
Transitioning from geophysics-geotechnics to data analysis, Jason chose DSTI’s apprenticeship in Data Analytics to foster his burgeoning career. DSTI’s flexible and supportive learning environment allowed him to grow, leaning on high-quality materials and attentive staff to cultivate his skill set. Now, he harnesses data to help companies understand their customers.
Join us on the Open Day at DSTI on 03 April 2024! The event includes a campus tour, a presentation about DSTI’s courses and faculty with Q&A session. The day concludes with a casual wine and cheese gathering, providing attendees an opportunity to interact with DSTI team members and students.
