From BCA To Data Science Consultant
By - Ramiz Raza, Board Infinity Alumni
Our phones today let us hold the entire universe in the palm of our hands, and you never know how it may drive you to take decisions in your life. I came across a documentary about Google on how to create impact using data which spiked my interest in the Data Science field and here I am now.
1. My Early Career Journey
My name is Ramiz Raza. I am from Karnataka. After I finished schooling, I decided to do a Bachelor's of Computer Applications from A.S. Patil College of Commerce in Bijapur. My degree in computer applications had already given me knowledge of Python, Java, and SQL. Thus, when I discovered the field of Data Science, I was quite intrigued and hence I decided to consider a certification course in Data Science.
The reason for my career change was not just my interest but also the fact that in order to do a high-paying job at any MNCs, you should be from either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 college. While I was looking for a career platform to initiate my journey towards Data Science, I came across Board Infinity’s courses. I tried other platforms too but then the courses were highly expensive while Board Infinity’s offerings seemed to have an affordable structure.
I enrolled myself in the Learning Path in Data Science course at Board Infinity to turn my interest in Data Science into a fruitful career. Enrolling in the Data Science program gave me so much confidence and direction to build my career in a totally new field. The two inquisitive subjects, Math and Statistics, both of which are my favorites formed the basis of this course and my interest in the field only deepened after joining.
2. My Journey with Board Infinity
With Board Infinity, I really feel I made the right choice. Board Infinity has very good coaches and the best support teams. I really liked the 1-on-1 personalized coaching style as it helped learners find a good amount of time to discuss their doubts with the coaches personally. Coach Sourav Bhattacharya and Coach Gautam have really helped me build the necessary skills to excel in this field. The assignment, quizzes, and projects were all so helpful in keeping us engaged in the course.
During the course, Machine Learning sparked my interest in the field to the next level. I was so amused to learn something so interesting about how different algorithms are used.
As freshers, we are sometimes lost as to what to do with their lives, Board Infinity is the platform that didn’t only show me the path but also helped me at each step.
3. My Placement Journey
Toward the end of our course, when it was time for placement, I tried to stay on top of my studies because I knew the most important thing would be how hard I worked. I decided to review all the quizzes, assignments, and projects again, as well as work on improving my communication skills.
Ugam Solutions arrived with the role of a Consultant and I was chosen to interview for it on the basis of my performance till now. Thanks to mock interviews conducted by Board Infinity I was able to go for this interview without hesitation. Thankfully, because of my knowledge and the skills that I had learned here, and my good story-telling skills, I was selected for the post.
My advice to all those striving for a career change is to be consistent, in what they do and never second guess themselves.
I am really happy to have got this job at Ugam Solutions.
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