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Elevating My Data Science Career with Simplilearn

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Christian Lopez

8+ years

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Data Scientist - Data Strategy & Governance

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Data Scientist - Data Strategy & Governance

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Introduction

I am Christian Lopez, a cognitive neuroscience graduate from UC San Diego, equipped with strong problem-solving skills and collaborative abilities. With a keen interest in data science, I’ve honed my expertise in various areas including data acquisition, statistical analysis, and machine learning. Currently serving as a data scientist at a prominent bank in Las Vegas, I embarked on the PGP in Data Engineering-Purdue program offered by Simplilearn to further advance my career and gain hands-on experience in data engineering projects.

My Professional Journey

After completing my bachelor’s degree, I pursued a data science bootcamp online and secured a position as a data analyst at a financial institution. My journey eventually led me to my current role as a data scientist at a bank, where I find immense fulfillment in leveraging data to drive insights and decision-making processes.

Career Impact of Completing the Course

Completing the data engineering program opened up new opportunities and projects in my current role. Additionally, it contributed to a significant salary hike of 10-15%, reflecting the value and impact of the skills acquired through the program.

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Reasons for Upskilling Myself

I chose to undertake the data engineering program to propel my career forward and equip myself with data engineering projects to showcase in future job applications. Considering a potential career change and aspiring to become certified in AWS Data Analytics, I recognized the importance of familiarizing myself with relevant technologies and tools, which the program effectively provided.

Overall Experience

My experience with Simplilearn was exceptional. The instructors and the platform itself were of top-notch quality, facilitating a seamless learning journey. Each course module was engaging and informative, encouraging exploration and experimentation with different solutions. The availability of assistance whenever needed and the willingness of instructors to provide guidance further enhanced the learning experience. Overall, the program equipped me with valuable skills applicable to personal projects and future career prospects in data engineering.

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