Need for women in data science

Sarojini (left) and Sharala said they are kick-starting the training with national schools. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star

The Centre of Applied Data Science (CADS) is launching Data For Her, an initiative to train women in data science and programming in order to get more of them involved in the tech industry.

Its founder and chief executive officer Sharala Axryd says ­technology is a thriving industry offering an abundance of ­opportunities for women and men.