Neža Štrus

Neža is a Senior Lead Data Scientist at Ekipa2 d.o.o., subsidiary of Outfit7, working on products from the Talking Tom franchise – mostly My Talking Tom 2, My Talking Angela, Talking Tom Gold Run. She began her career over 6 years ago as a junior data scientist. Currently she is managing a team of 6 data scientists, focusing on innovative data-driven solutions that improve the product performance. She strives to leverage her expertise in data analytics to guide the team towards making informed decisions, optimizing processes, and driving growth. Her goal is to foster a collaborative and agile work environment that encourages continuous learning, empowers creativity, and values diversity.

Neža has a Bachelor’s degree in financial mathematics from Univerza v Ljubljani.

Technical Vision talk: “Why is a good data scientist a package of professions?”

Neža will discuss her insights gathered during six years of experience in product data science, working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where changes occur rapidly. The talk will emphasize the importance of a data scientist’s adaptability throughout various stages of analysis and the need to sometimes adopt alternate roles such as a lawyer, creative director, or therapist to navigate the situation effectively. The central theme of the talk will be the expansion of a data scientist’s skill sets beyond mere technical proficiency and critical thinking, demonstrating how they can develop a more broad skill set.