Andy Ballard

Andy Ballard, Ph.D.

Senior Research Engineer at Google DeepMind,

London, United Kingdom


Expertise and focus:

AI-based protein structure prediction (AlphaFold), machine learning, nonequilibrium statistical physics

Form of mentoring meetings:

Either way, online or offline

Has an experience in:

Career in the private sector


Link to CV


Previous mentoring experience: 

-


Motivation: 

I've learned a lot during the academic-to-industry transition and would hope that my advice would be to the benefit of others in a similar position.


Career guidance topics you can discuss with the mentor: 

  • Differences between academic and non-academic careers

  • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set

  • Career change, change of field

  • Navigating the job market, employment opportunities


Research related experience the mentor is ready to share with the mentee: 

  • Consultation on preparation for a job interview

  • Transition from academia to the private sector

  • Consultation on required competencies for the private sector

  • Navigating the job market in the sector I operate in




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