Andy Ballard












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            Andy Ballard, Ph.D.

            Senior Research Engineer at Google DeepMind,
            London, United Kingdom


            Expertise and focus:            AI-based protein structure prediction (AlphaFold), machine
            Form of mentoring meetings:     Either way, online or offline

            Has an experience in:           Career in the private sector
                                            Link to CV [ URL "https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-balla


            Previous mentoring experience:  -

            Motivation:                     I've learned a lot during the academic-to-industry transit
                                            similar position.


            Career guidance topics you can d•sDifferences between academic and non-academic careers
            the mentor:                     • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set
                                            • Career change, change of field

                                            • Navigating the job market, employment opportunities


            Research related experience the •eConsultation on preparation for a job interview
            ready to share with the mentee: • Transition from academia to the private sector
                                            • Consultation on required competencies for the private se

                                            • Navigating the job market in the sector I operate in