Zehra Rizvi

Background

About Zehra Rizvi

Data is all around us, collected in every interaction between humans and software. I believe that harnessing the insights derived from the multitudes of data we have available to us in the technological age, will allow us to further the progression of our societies. However, with such possibilities comes great responsibilities and with every implementation, every model, we must be careful not to make harmful inferences (especially about already vulnerable groups) or infringe upon the digital rights of any individual or group. Data can be used for good, and every data scientist has the responsibility to do so to the best of their ability. I am a data science student in my final semester at the University of Melbourne, as well as a data scientist at WhyHive - a social impact oriented data science consultancy. I also volunteer at Podium, a multimedia organisation aimed at amplifying the voices of Muslim youth, as a marketing team member and graphic designer. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing photography, writing poetry and creating art.