Students and Alumni

UBC MDS attracts bright minds from a wide range of backgrounds. Find out more about our students and alumni read about what they were doing prior to joining the program, their experience during the program, and their journey ahead.

Vancouver

Alumni

Employment Status 6 and 12 Months After Graduation

Employment Positions

Data Science Consultant/Contractor Software Engineer
Software Developer/Data Engineer Research and Innovation Intern
Data Scientist Machine Learning Engineer
Data Management Engineer Consultant
Data Manager Technical Business Analyst
Data Engineer Analyst
Data Analyst Faculty, Operations Management
Research Analyst Application Architect
Faculty/Data Analyst in Residence Artificial Intelligence Industry Analyst Intern
Computational Biologist Business Intelligence Engineer
Senior Data Analyst Data Intelligence Platform Analyst
Business Insights Analyst Quantitative Analyst
Manager Finance and Strategy Fraud Modeler
Machine Learning Developer Senior Data Scientist
Director of Data and Technology Specialist of the Department of Analysis and Strategy
Predictive Analyst Machine Learning Developer
Simulation Manager Director, Compensation Data and Research
Associate Director of Marketing Analytics Manager, Visualization and Support
Investigative Trading Analyst Senior Policy Analyst
Knowledge Engineer BI Analyst
AI Engineer Pricing and Cost Analyst

Job Location

Alumni Incomes

Top Industries Worked In

* Based on MDS Vancouver alumni survey responses 6 months and 1 year after graduation since the class of 2017.

Students

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Where Students Come From

Previous Degree Level

Gender Identification

Years Since Last Degree

Class Size

* Based on all MDS Vancouver cohorts since the class of 2017. Data with less than 5 students will not appear.

Okanagan

Alumni

Employment Status 6 and 12 Months After Graduation

Employment Positions

Senior Analytics Specialist Data Analyst, Enterprise Business Intelligence Team
Data Science Research Assistant Data Developer
Public Health Epidemiologist Data Analyst
Research Analyst Data visualization analyst
Senior Data Scientist Director Industry AI
Quality Assurance Engineer Machine Learning engineer
Director, Research and Data Science Data Scientist & Engineer
Data Scientist  

Job Location

Alumni Incomes

Top Industries Worked In

* Based on MDS Okanagan alumni survey responses 6 months and 1 year after graduation since the class of 2019.

Students

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Geography

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Years Since Last Degree

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* Based on all MDS Okanagan cohorts since the class of 2019. Data with less than 5 students will not appear.

Computational Linguistics

Alumni

Employment Status 6 Months After Graduation

Employment Positions

Data Analyst Developer
Agile Developer Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer - Speech Recognition Applied Data Scientist III
Software Developer Data Science Intern
Business intelligence developer NLP/Deep Learning Engineer
Language Engineer Machine Learning Engineer
NLU Language Consultant Data Engineer
NLP Machine Learning Engineer AI Developer
Data Extraction Developer Marketing Data Scientist
NLP Data Scientist Software Engineer - NLP/NLU
Computational Linguist Senior Data Analyst
Senior AI Engineer Prompt Engineer

Job Location

Alumni Incomes

Top Industries Worked In

* Based on MDS Computational Linguistics alumni survey responses 6 months after graduation since the class of 2020.

Students

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* Based on all MDS Computational Linguistics cohorts since the class of 2020. Data with less than 5 students will not appear.

Student and Alumni Profiles

All

Class of 2026

Victoria Farkas

Victoria Farkas

"MDS is definitely great for students who don’t have the traditional technical degree backgrounds. While it is important to have a grasp on the fundamentals before beginning, the program does a great job of structuring the content with an understanding that the first block or so may be spent catching some people up to speed before moving into the more advanced topics. "

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in the Behavioural Neuroscience stream from the University of British Columbia
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2026

In my third year of undergrad, I joined a datathon just to give it a try, and I ended up really enjoying the technical challenges. The datathon helped me realize I could combine my domain knowledge with technical know-how to work in a career that ...

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Master of Data Science Vancouver Student Profile

Lavanya Gupta

“UBC MDS stood out for how deliberately it is structured. The curriculum strikes a balance between statistical foundations and practical application, and the capstone project, where you work on a real problem with an actual industry partner, was a big draw.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2026

During my time at Ericsson, I worked on the technical side of project management and naturally found myself drawn toward the data. I kept looking for patterns and trying to make sense of numbers that were often treated as background noise. Over ...

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Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics Student Profile

Freya Kan

"[MDS Computational Linguistics] teaches underlying concepts in depth, from neural networks to LLMs and AI agents. At a time when familiarity with AI is becoming a requirement across many industries, this knowledge is extremely valuable."

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s in Language Interpretation and Translation from Hong Kong Baptist University
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2026

As much as I love languages, I also have a keen interest in a wide range of subjects, from engineering to philosophy and astronomy to economics. When ChatGPT took the world by storm in 2022, I naturally became interested in language technology ...

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Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics Student Profile

Kara Leier

"The professors do a fantastic job of keeping up to date with the current times and topics. Many of our classes were adapted to the current AI environment and discourse"

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Arts Honours, Linguistics and a Bachelor of Science 3-year in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2026

I was inspired by a unit in my Grade 11 English class where we read the play Pygmalion and watched the film adaptation My Fair Lady. I was looking for extra classes in my first year of Computer Science ...

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Master of Data Science Vancouver Student Profile

Michael Oyatsi

“As a 10-month accelerated program …. I have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in a short period to aid my professional career pivot.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2026

The interest in the field of data science was borne out of my desire to pursue a career that is technical in nature and requires analytical skills to derive insights that inform business decisions.

About Michael Oyatsi
Prior to joining the MDS Vancouver program, Michael ...

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Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics Student Profile

Saumi Rahnamay

"This program gives you access to a lot of technical knowledge and jargon that one would likely struggle to acquire doing their own research. This field moves really fast, so having access to people who are knowledgeable enough to give you the fundamentals while also covering some recent trends is really hard to get anywhere else."

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Philosophy, Minor in Social Data Analytics from Simon Fraser University
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2026

On the Social Data Analytics side of my degree, I had a course on computational text analysis, which served as a primer for many of the concepts I would explore in more detail during the MDS Computational Linguistics program. Stuff like ...

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Class of 2025

Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Tim Christilaw

Tim Christilaw

“The MDS Computational Linguistics program was an attractive option because it leveraged my linguistics background and offered an accelerated 10-month format.”
 

Tim Christilaw saw the MDS Computational Linguistics program as a way to take his linguistics background and bridge that to the data science and technology industry.
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Master of Data Science Vancouver Dhruv Garg

Dhruv Garg

“The balance between practical skills and theory that MDS offered was exactly what I was looking for.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shiv Nadar University
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2025

When I was in my third year of my bachelor’s degree, I quickly realized how data science was becoming pivotal in every industry. With the advent of modern GPUs and computing power, I felt it was only a matter of time before everyone joined this bandwagon ...

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Master of Data Science Okanagan Teng Li

Teng Li

“I chose MDS Okanagan because of its strong computer science and statistics-oriented curriculum. Rather than just teaching how to use tools, the program dives into foundational topics like optimization and statistical theory, which really helps set me apart as a data scientist.”

Previous Degree/Institution: Master of Science in Computer Science at The George Washington University
Program: MDS Okanagan Class of 2025

The MDS curriculum covered the full spectrum of data science concepts—from data collection and data wrangling to analysis and visualization. We also had courses in machine learning, deep learning, and optimization, giving us both practical skills and a strong ...

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Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Nicole Lopez

Nicole Lopez

"When I discovered MDS Computational Linguistics, it was immediately clear this was the path I’d been looking for: a place where my love of language and my interest in math, logic, and programming could finally come together."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Neuroscience - Literature/Writing & Design Minor from UC San Diego
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2025

While working on large-scale translation projects, I kept thinking about all the untapped potential in the language data I was organizing. I wanted to analyze, model, and build with it, not just collect it. The idea of computational ...

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Class of 2026

Victoria Farkas

Victoria Farkas

"MDS is definitely great for students who don’t have the traditional technical degree backgrounds. While it is important to have a grasp on the fundamentals before beginning, the program does a great job of structuring the content with an understanding that the first block or so may be spent catching some people up to speed before moving into the more advanced topics. "

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in the Behavioural Neuroscience stream from the University of British Columbia
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2026

In my third year of undergrad, I joined a datathon just to give it a try, and I ended up really enjoying the technical challenges. The datathon helped me realize I could combine my domain knowledge with technical know-how to work in a career that ...

Read more about Victoria Farkas
Master of Data Science Vancouver Student Profile

Lavanya Gupta

“UBC MDS stood out for how deliberately it is structured. The curriculum strikes a balance between statistical foundations and practical application, and the capstone project, where you work on a real problem with an actual industry partner, was a big draw.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2026

During my time at Ericsson, I worked on the technical side of project management and naturally found myself drawn toward the data. I kept looking for patterns and trying to make sense of numbers that were often treated as background noise. Over ...

Read more about Lavanya Gupta
Master of Data Science Vancouver Student Profile

Michael Oyatsi

“As a 10-month accelerated program …. I have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in a short period to aid my professional career pivot.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2026

The interest in the field of data science was borne out of my desire to pursue a career that is technical in nature and requires analytical skills to derive insights that inform business decisions.

About Michael Oyatsi
Prior to joining the MDS Vancouver program, Michael ...

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Class of 2025

Master of Data Science Vancouver Dhruv Garg

Dhruv Garg

“The balance between practical skills and theory that MDS offered was exactly what I was looking for.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shiv Nadar University
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2025

When I was in my third year of my bachelor’s degree, I quickly realized how data science was becoming pivotal in every industry. With the advent of modern GPUs and computing power, I felt it was only a matter of time before everyone joined this bandwagon ...

Read more about Dhruv Garg
Master of Data Science Vancouver Stephanie Ta Headshot

Stephanie Ta

“I applied to the UBC MDS Vancouver program for its practical, industry-focused curriculum and its reputation for building a strong foundation in core data science skills."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia 
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2025

My desire to contribute to the community, particularly in healthcare, aligned with my ambition to pursue the MDS program. I envision applying data-driven solutions to streamline onboarding processes, enhance volunteer management, and mitigate the effects of staffing ...

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Class of 2024

Master of Data Science Vancouver Sandra Gross

Sandra Gross

"MDS is the optimal choice for anyone looking to delve into data science. Its concise structure and practical focus—rather than theoretical research—opens doors for individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of their prior technical expertise and academic background."

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Management and Technology from Technical University of Munich
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024

For my bachelor's thesis, I used statistical techniques to estimate the costs of diseases—an essential aspect of the German health insurance system. This thesis provided me with a real-life example of the importance of data science. Generally, in healthcare ...

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Master of Data Science Vancouver Merete Lutz

Merete Lutz

“I love my MDS cohort, and I think the greatest benefit of this program is how much time you spend together and how comforting it is to be with this big group of people who are learning and struggling with the same things as you. Everyone here comes from a unique background, and it’s been so interesting hearing about their journey to data science and the unique domain they come from.”

Previous Degree: Master of Science in Epidemiology from Stanford University
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024

My interest in data science comes from studying epidemiology, which in a way is the data science of medicine. While studying epidemiology you learn lots of statistics, especially causal inference, and you learn how best to set up experiments to investigate research questions. I learned ...

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Master of Data Science Vancouver John Shiu

John Shiu

“Tiffany [Timbers] greatly inspired me during the program. Her enthusiasm and dedication to advancing industry practices in data science are truly remarkable. I was fortunate to collaborate with her on the capstone project, which provided me with invaluable insights into the best practices in the data science field.”

Previous Degree: Master's of Philosophy in Physics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2024

Over nearly a decade, I self-taught necessary skills in data science and software development. However, to overcome professional growth limitations and solidify my expertise for long-term success, I decided to strengthen my foundation through another master ...

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Class of 2023

Qurat-ul-Ain Azim, Master of Data Science Vancouver Headshot Square

Qurat-ul-ain Azim

“The UBC MDS program stood out for many reasons. UBC’s prestige, the breadth of topics covered in the MDS curriculum, and the 10-month duration were on the top of my list.”

Previous Degree: Doctor of Philosophy – PhD. Applied Mathematics from the Imperial College London  
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2023

Due to my training in mathematics, I always used to do numbers and analytical work. My work involved looking at applicable problems from a math perspective, and I kept thinking of shifting the lens where I do applications that leveraged math and analytical skills ...

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Master of Data Science Vancouver Nabi profile

Nabi Zadeh

“MDS is a transformative and comprehensive program that will equip you with a solid foundation in data science and the necessary skills to thrive in the industry. It is intense and requires dedication and commitment to the classes and labs.”

Previous Degree: Master of Business Administration, Marketing from the University of Tehran      
Program: MDS Vancouver, Class of 2023   

As a data-driven marketer, I implemented marketing and analytics strategies and tactics to interact with users and evaluate their engagement with digital products. Simultaneously, I expanded my skills and understanding of business administration by pursuing an ...

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Class of 2025

Master of Data Science Okanagan Teng Li

Teng Li

“I chose MDS Okanagan because of its strong computer science and statistics-oriented curriculum. Rather than just teaching how to use tools, the program dives into foundational topics like optimization and statistical theory, which really helps set me apart as a data scientist.”

Previous Degree/Institution: Master of Science in Computer Science at The George Washington University
Program: MDS Okanagan Class of 2025

The MDS curriculum covered the full spectrum of data science concepts—from data collection and data wrangling to analysis and visualization. We also had courses in machine learning, deep learning, and optimization, giving us both practical skills and a strong ...

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Class of 2024

Master of Data Science Okanagan Nijiati Abulizi

Nijiati Abulizi

“My time in the MDS Okanagan program was both challenging and fulfilling. The demanding curriculum pushed me to sharpen my technical skills while deepening my understanding of data science principles.”

Previous Degree: Master of Science in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia Okanagan
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2024

One of the program’s greatest strengths was how closely the coursework reflected real-world applications. From day one, we worked with real datasets, built predictive models, and applied our analysis to challenges that directly mirrored industry needs. The ...

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Class of 2023

Master of Data Science Okanagan Vimal Singh

Vimaljeet Singh

“Learning MDS in the Okanagan has provided me a high-quality education combined with a well-rounded experience, including nature, industry connections, community support, and cultural exploration. It was an enriching and memorable journey.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from Lovely Professional University    
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2023

During my pursuit of a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in International Business in 2019, I delved into the field of statistics for business and economics. Additionally, I dedicated a summer day to participate in a workshop focused on Arduino programming ...

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Master of Data Science Okanagan Ricky Heinrich

Ricky Heinrich

"I appreciated the fact that the UBC MDS program did not require a statistics or computer science undergrad, but rather accepted interdisciplinary backgrounds. This meant not only I could apply, but my peers were sure to come from varied and interesting backgrounds."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Physical Science from University of Alberta 
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2023

I realized that my favourite parts of my courses as well as my work experience were the data parts: gathering data, analyzing it, getting insights, visualizing trends and results … I liked my analytical chemistry courses the best, where we needed to replicate experiments with ...

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Master of Data Science Okanagan Lili Tang

Lili Tang

“The MDS program at UBC offers an accelerated 10-month curriculum that covers all stages of the data science value chain, providing me with a comprehensive skill set in a relatively short period of time. Moreover, the program's structure allows me to quickly return to the workforce after completing my studies.”

Previous Degree: Master of International Business, International Trade and Investment and Financing Management from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2023

In today's era, the advancements in computer technology have opened new possibilities for data analysis, leading to the growing significance of quantitative analysis in the financial industry. With a ...

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Class of 2022

Saisree Gownipalli Ramanaiah Master of Data Science Okanagan

Saisree Gownipalli Ramanaiah

"Since data science was my goal, I was looking for a top university that either focused on data science or had a master of computer science program with a thesis option with a hope to research in data science."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from St.Joseph’s College of Engineering, India
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2022

Before the MDS Okanagan program, I was working as a Senior Systems Engineer with Infosys and saw firsthand how data driven decisions are impactful. This encouraged me to explore machine learning to optimize businesses. Getting a ...

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Gavin Grochowski Master of Data Science Okanagan

Gavin Grochowski

"The top benefit of the program has been my outstanding peers – I have made lifelong friends that I respect and admire. The network of connections this program offers to previous alumni brings with it a wealth of opportunities to apply for relevant jobs."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Saxophone from Capilano University
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2022

Before the MDS Okanagan program, I was working contract-to-contract as a cruise ship musician on international trips. Then, when the pandemic canceled my ongoing contracts, I got more and more curious about programming and data science fundamentals in an attempt to re-skill into a more ...

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Sara Hall Master of Data Science Okanagan

Sara Hall

"One of the best things about MDS is that it’s designed for people from pretty much any background, so you don’t need an undergraduate degree in computer science as you do for a lot of other programs."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science, Honours in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2022

During my undergrad, I found that the coursework I preferred was more analytical in nature. After taking a few computer science courses, I realized I wanted to learn how to apply computational methods to real-world problems. The structure of the program, designed for ...

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Class of 2021

Rain Shen

Rain Shen

“The accelerated 10-month learning period will equip you well to get started in a career in data science.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Food Science, from UBC Vancouver
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2021

I realized I needed to learn new data analytical techniques to analyze large amount of data. I found myself becoming really interested in data analysis. I was amazed how the data can help solve complex problems in the real world. UBC’s reputation and the opportunity to learn in immersive ...

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Nathan Smith MDS Okanagan

Nathan Smith

“The program was able to quickly get me to a point that would have taken much longer working away on my own time. It provided me with a better understanding of data science in areas I was familiar with and also exposed me to new concepts.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from UBC Vancouver
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2021

I started using interactive data analysis tools and machine learning to support my work. Much of the data science aspects that I had been incorporating in my work were learned during evenings and weekends. I felt that I wasn’t going to get where I wanted to be without diving into ...

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Class of 2026

Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics Student Profile

Freya Kan

"[MDS Computational Linguistics] teaches underlying concepts in depth, from neural networks to LLMs and AI agents. At a time when familiarity with AI is becoming a requirement across many industries, this knowledge is extremely valuable."

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s in Language Interpretation and Translation from Hong Kong Baptist University
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2026

As much as I love languages, I also have a keen interest in a wide range of subjects, from engineering to philosophy and astronomy to economics. When ChatGPT took the world by storm in 2022, I naturally became interested in language technology ...

Read more about Freya Kan
Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics Student Profile

Kara Leier

"The professors do a fantastic job of keeping up to date with the current times and topics. Many of our classes were adapted to the current AI environment and discourse"

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Arts Honours, Linguistics and a Bachelor of Science 3-year in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2026

I was inspired by a unit in my Grade 11 English class where we read the play Pygmalion and watched the film adaptation My Fair Lady. I was looking for extra classes in my first year of Computer Science ...

Read more about Kara Leier
Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics Student Profile

Saumi Rahnamay

"This program gives you access to a lot of technical knowledge and jargon that one would likely struggle to acquire doing their own research. This field moves really fast, so having access to people who are knowledgeable enough to give you the fundamentals while also covering some recent trends is really hard to get anywhere else."

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s of Philosophy, Minor in Social Data Analytics from Simon Fraser University
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2026

On the Social Data Analytics side of my degree, I had a course on computational text analysis, which served as a primer for many of the concepts I would explore in more detail during the MDS Computational Linguistics program. Stuff like ...

Read more about Saumi Rahnamay

Class of 2025

Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Tim Christilaw

Tim Christilaw

“The MDS Computational Linguistics program was an attractive option because it leveraged my linguistics background and offered an accelerated 10-month format.”
 

Tim Christilaw saw the MDS Computational Linguistics program as a way to take his linguistics background and bridge that to the data science and technology industry.
Read more about Tim Christilaw
Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Nicole Lopez

Nicole Lopez

"When I discovered MDS Computational Linguistics, it was immediately clear this was the path I’d been looking for: a place where my love of language and my interest in math, logic, and programming could finally come together."

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Neuroscience - Literature/Writing & Design Minor from UC San Diego
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2025

While working on large-scale translation projects, I kept thinking about all the untapped potential in the language data I was organizing. I wanted to analyze, model, and build with it, not just collect it. The idea of computational ...

Read more about Nicole Lopez

Class of 2024

Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Max Ahluwalia

Max Ahluwalia

“The capstone project was a key factor in my decision to choose the MDS Computational Linguistics program since it provided a valuable opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. As a professional degree, the capstone perfectly combined academic learning with practical application, allowing us to use what we had learned in a professional context.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2024

During my Bachelor’s degree, I spent one year abroad at Leiden University in the Netherlands where I took several courses from the Digital Humanities program. This was when I was introduced to many topics in computational linguistics and data science ...

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Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Daniel Jimenez

Daniel Jimenez

“The program has prepared me well for a career in data science and computational linguistics by providing a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. It has also instilled the discipline necessary to continuously update my expertise, which is crucial given the rapid advancements in these fields.”

Previous Degree: Master’s in Information Technology, Computer Science from Universidad de Los Andes
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2024

I was very interested in pursuing a career in Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence. The UBC Master of Data Science program in Computational Linguistics teaches the last trends in NLP unlike other programs and it has advanced my ...

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Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Claudia Beth Ong

Claudia Beth Ong

“The MDS Computational Linguistics program has helped me so much to kickstart my career in NLP, which is something I always aspired to do but didn’t have enough experience when I had just graduated from my Bachelor’s.”

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s in Science, in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2024

My interest in data science actually stemmed from my interest in Linguistics. When choosing my Bachelor’s degree, I only chose Data Science because I wanted to do something related to both Mathematics and Linguistics ...

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Class of 2023

Master of Data Science Computational Linguistics Kai Maurin-Jones Headshot

Kai Maurin-Jones

“The content covered in the program is specifically chosen by staff to be not just what is fundamental and necessary to the field, but also exactly what is most sought-after in-industry at the moment”

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Arts – Language and Intercultural Relations, French & Language and Cognition from Toronto Metropolitan University
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2023

I’ve always been a very analytical person, and though I came from a qualitative background I wanted to fulfill the part of me that was curious about the quantitative side of things. Combining my interest ...

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Michelle Yun, Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics

Michelle Yun

“I was intrigued by the MDS Computational program because it offered me the chance to step out of my comfort zone and gain new skills in coding and working with data.” 

Previous Degree: Bachelor's in Speech Science from the University of British Columbia   
Program: MDS Computational Linguistics, Class of 2023

While I’d initially planned on pursuing a masters in speech-language pathology, I was intrigued by the MDS Computational Linguistics program because it offered me the chance to step out of my comfort zone and gain new skills in coding and working with data ...

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