How I Became A Data Scientist (No CS Degree, No Bootcamp)

[@egorhowell]

Video transcript: towardsdatascience.com/how-i-became-a-data-scientist-no-cs-degree-no-bootcamp-82c321904986?sk=aba94dd380b1a0a9db6d36ef7a7fae44

[@mujomujo3567]

I watched hundreds of YT videos on that subject. Yours is probably among top 5. Clear, concise and broken up in parts. Much appreciated

[@egorhowell]

Thank you so much !!

[@erinchilds]

Can you tell me the other videos in your top 5?

[@egorhowell]

I am interested in this too!!!

[@mohammadnayyar-br4yg]

😅​@@erinchilds

[@jamestucker4800]

> No CS Degree, No Bootcamp Yet you still had very strong mathematics and statistics background at a university level. Good luck to the people seeing this that don't have that background. Their best option is to go do an undergraduate and pick up those skills, otherwise no chance. Don't underestimate the strong problem solving skills you develop in undergraduate and graduate level STEM program.

[@egorhowell]

Hi James. Yes this is a fair point, I do say in the video that I had an advantage and everyone's background is different, so you shouldn't compare directly yourself. I don't believe my physics degree was the sole reason behind me landing my first role. :)

[@theeskatelife]

exactly.... his degree is still super relevant

[@natural-926]

Hi . If i get into Oxford BA Mathematics and did really well on the course, can I top data Science jobs in the UK? And studying Physics vs Maths at Oxford for a data science career? Thanks .

[@jamestucker4800]

​@natural-926 you'd realistically need some statistics and programming along with that Math foundation. Pair it with a major or minor in CS

[@egorhowell]

@@natural-926 If you study maths at Oxford then yes defo you can get a data science job! Just make sure to learn some python and maybe try a data science internship somewhere. The maths degree will give you great fundamentals. But, when applying to jobs you have to demonstrate an interest in the field. Hope this helps? And for physics vs maths, tbh it doesn't make much difference for a data science career. In maths you can tailor your modules to be more stats focussed, which is probably better. However, overall its miniscule.

[@susmitagoswami129]

Hello Egor, I am really fortunate that I have found your channel. I have 7 years of experience as a DBA and then as a SQL developer. And after that, I have a master's degree in computer science from Germany. But till now, I have failed to get a full-time job in this field. Thanks for pointing out that 'it is a game of numbers'. Thanks, Egor.

[@egorhowell]

Thanks for the feedback! Sad to hear you are still looking for a role. Keep at it, something always eventually turns up. Like I say, landing any job is part luck. :)

[@egorhowell]

Glad you found it useful!

[@virtual240]

Been looking for an entry-level job in this field for over 7 years. Hiring managers lack experience trying to find jobs when have a bad work record.

[@egorhowell]

Ah that’s suck, let me know any tips you need!

[@alexchan7654]

This is hands down the best breakdown I have ever came across about data science: the pacing, the real life reference, all came together to make this very clear, concise and informative! Thanks Egor! P.S.: love your articles on medium as well! Always great to come across more of your content!

[@egorhowell]

Thank you Alex!

[@phamngocongthi5174]

thank you, your video sounds realistic and helpful much more than some people just seem like trying to sell their courses.

[@egorhowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Katiapunchh]

This YT is a win-win for those who are studying English and Data Science! ❤ thanks for sharing 🎉 and congrats to you and your consistency!!!

[@egorhowell]

Thank you! 😃

[@passportbro904]

So guys, im 41 years old and i gotta start earning 6 figures, so rather than moan about not having a degree and bla bla bla i signed up for university, im from the uk, and im doing a 3 year data science degree, i didn't even finish school, more a less college, my maths skills are shit, but ill tell you 1 thing, i want it, hence why im getting the degree to break down any unnecessary early obstacles. Its only costing me 20k, you'll make that back in under a year.

[@egorhowell]

Thats amazing, good luck and well done!!

[@passportbro904]

@@egorhowell thanks brother

[@egorhowell]

No problem!

[@gm836]

A 3 year data science degree and only 20k?

[@passportbro904]

@@gm836 yea, check out the open University in London. But its more if ur not from here. Thats British born fees. But only like 8k more I think it was so still a deal. Im loving it.

[@chikeziechukwuazi816]

I’m just pivoting to a new career in data science, and coming across your video is really divine. This was very helpful mate!

[@egorhowell]

Thanks man!!!

[@juanfa98]

thnx for sharing you experience man, i was also studying physics but i switched majors to applied mathematics, and i'm really considering going the data science road. having a math background really helps🙌

[@egorhowell]

Agree, your background makes the transition a lot easier!

[@ta-prgmr]

It was really inspiring man, thanks for sharing

[@egorhowell]

Thank you!

[@Mikey5.000]

Your background sounds a lot like mine :) I'm five years into being a civil engineer and just now recognizing that it's not for me... but nonetheless, it's really inspiring to hear how you got into this field. I'm currently in the process of studying and learning data analysis in hopes to venture into a similar field of work. Thank you for posting this video because it gives me hope that I am making the right decision :)

[@egorhowell]

Thats really cool to hear, good luck on your journey!

[@egorhowell]

Thank you!!

[@raingo5625]

came here because I can't afford subscribing to medium 😂 to read your posts. Now I'm binge-watching your vids! keep them coming 👍

[@egorhowell]

Ah thanks! I have linked a friend link for the article here, so you can read it without a subscription: towardsdatascience.com/how-i-became-a-data-scientist-no-cs-degree-no-bootcamp-82c321904986?sk=aba94dd380b1a0a9db6d36ef7a7fae44

[@sudeep2580]

Hehe, Same

[@ugwunnamdik591]

Me tooo😅

[@rachidasaid2413]

Thanks I also came to KZbin to watch your video😅

[@theflamingarrow1833]

Same. I too clicked on this video cuz I don't want to pay for reading a single article.

[@carti8778]

Hi, I am also a physicist (finished my Ph.D. recently in theoretical physics) and will start a DS job soon. I resonate with you on physics not being like what I imagined during my school time. During my school days, I used to solve hard physics problems based on Newtonian mechanics but research is quite different from school or even college physics. Now I realize that what I liked was the problem-solving part of physics and not necessarily the physics itself. The problem solving part in college/real world is done within CS domain and not physics. I don't regret my PhD but i should have explored more during my UG. Nice video !

[@egorhowell]

Hey, interesting you had the same realisation as me! I am curious, what was your PhD in/thesis???

[@carti8778]

@@egorhowell thanks for the comment. My phd was in condensed matter theory (quantum many-body physics). I mostly studied spin systems ( like ising model in stat mech).

[@egorhowell]

very interesting! is this like Bose-einstein condensates?@@carti8778

[@virtual240]

Stay in physics. We dont need more competition in the data science field.

[@carti8778]

@@virtual240 i am on the job and have competed with people to get a job. I am not the reason for the competition bcz my work uses data science . Had I been from a non-STEM background, I would have accepted you request.

[@NurfajrinZakiahDarajat]

Thank you :) I am also a chemist doing machine learning tools for my PhD thesis and after graduation I will be a data scientist by doing a remote job. Thank you for your nice content:)

[@egorhowell]

Best of luck! what's your thesis on?

[@NurfajrinZakiahDarajat]

@egorhowell thank you :) my thesis using generative model to generate de novo solvent; using random forest and xgboost for metal selectivity prediction in metal extraction process; using multi tasking learning for prediction physical behaviour solvent... But so far, I am still confused how to get a job linear by my skill because as my knowledge data scientist skill in chemist or energy company is still limited 🙃

[@egorhowell]

Yeah i get that, dont limit yourself to those industries though :)

[@adalinenogueirafernandesfi2484]

Thank you very much for the tips. I am Brazilian and I am studying to pursue a career as a data scientist.

[@egorhowell]

You can do it!

[@SA_CrimeWatch]

This guy says he got into Data Science with no degree yet goes on and reveal he went to university and did physics 🙄 wasted my time

[@egorhowell]

Hey thanks for the feedback! I mentioned I didn't have a computer science degree, but I did caveat in the video that I had a physics background, so my maths skills were already quite good.

[@ishmamfaiyaj6661]

An elaborate video with real life example on the advice part of the video, for beginners would be great.

[@egorhowell]

Great idea!

[@giwargis01]

I didn't think that there were people like me who got enthusiastic about physics by watching The Big Bang Theory I like the way you got into data science!! Thank you for the advice!!

[@egorhowell]

You are welcome!

[@narendraparmar1631]

Thanks Egor for sharing your experience.

[@egorhowell]

thank you!

[@توفيق88]

My journey into data science has been an incredible mix of self-learning, online courses, and hands-on projects. I’m 30 years old and currently a teacher, but I’ve recently developed a strong passion for data science. To build my skills, I completed the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate, which has been a fantastic experience. While I feel I’ve gained a solid foundation in programming, statistics, and machine learning, I’m curious about the next steps. Do I need a formal degree in data science to transition into the field and land a job, or would my experience, certifications, and a strong portfolio be enough? I’d love to hear from others who’ve navigated this path-especially if you’ve made a career switch into data science. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@egorhowell]

in my personal experience, you don't need to a formal data science degree. What's your background?

[@توفيق88]

@egorhowell I have a license degree (mostly equivalent to a bachelor's) after completing two years of physics at the Faculty of Science and one year in Sciences and Technologies of Sanitation. During this program, I gained knowledge in algebra, calculus, probability, algorithmics, and C++.

[@egorhowell]

I think you are fine no need for a formal degree!

[@matiaslopez1314]

Good video man. I'm studying engineering but sometimes I feel it's not for me, so it's not a bad idea to start studying DS.

[@egorhowell]

agreed, if it interests you, go for it!

[@graham810118]

Watching sooo much videos, this one is definitely better than 95% of others

[@egorhowell]

Thank you!

[@yassinebouzidi8964]

Hi I am not a Data Scientist but I have master's in Physics and I try now to become a data scientist, thanks for the video

[@egorhowell]

Thank you and best of luck!

[@Toniez0]

Im actually amazed on all the learning topic you covered just in this video i can only hope to study and learn as much as you have over my entire lifetime 💙

[@egorhowell]

Thanks! It's really not as much as you think! You don't need to know everything. I still can't answer every question when it comes to data science, but I now know how to approach them and workout the solution :)

[@hassanalabdullah8814]

Came from the blog post. I enjoy reading more didnt want to pay. Thank you for posting a vidoe and provding the full text link here.

[@egorhowell]

No problem, glad you found value in it!

[@flobba123]

im aiming to work as a system devoloper 2026, But am Neurodivergent so i gotta work way harder than everyone else if im gonna succeed in this field.

[@egorhowell]

Good luck!!

[@gitnoorigin]

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your experience )))

[@egorhowell]

Thank you!!

[@pH7Programming]

great video! thanks for sharing your journey! 🤩 very inspiring

[@egorhowell]

You're so welcome!

[@emmanuelameyaw9735]

Like you apply the scientific methodology at work? Finding a pattern and setting up a hypothesis to test it or what?

[@egorhowell]

Yeah exactly that. You have a hypothesis, do the discovery work then test it. Many data scientists come from scientific backgrounds, so the scientific method is the main approach we take.

[@Tree-ni1xp]

What’s a blog post ? And where to publish it ? Any advice or example on that ? Thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊

[@egorhowell]

Hey, a blog post is just an article online. My preference would be Medium, as that's where I post mine! I plan on doing a future video on technical blogging soon!

[@Tree-ni1xp]

@@egorhowell Thank you so much for explaining. Waiting for your video about technical blogging. 👍

[@egorhowell]

If you are really interested, feel free to look online. Loads of people have written articles on how to write technical blogs !

[@rohitkochikkatfrancis]

I cant get any interviews as they all reject my application saying they want people with experience. I just graduated Masters in Data science, but what good is it if people dont take me ?

[@egorhowell]

Hey, yeah I understand it is really frustrating. You just have to keep trying, it's all just a numbers game at the beginning!

[@AJ-nd4nk]

You need to build a portfolio showcasing some projects you've done. Learn to network too! Applying aimlessly won't get you anywhere.

[@rohitkochikkatfrancis]

Thanks guys

[@egorhowell]

No problem, good luck!

[@IT_with_Glitch]

Haven't watched it, but let me congrats you, frend. I'm proud of those self taugh developers

[@egorhowell]

Thanks!!

[@vvi07]

Thanks a lot ... Top tips

[@egorhowell]

You're welcome!

[@mustafaalwani9965]

a great effort! congrats! how do you think that we can learn linear algebra and calculus (for beginners) ?

[@geckoram6286]

The youtube channel "the math sorcerer" has a ton of book recommendations, and I think he also has a math teaching section

[@mustafaalwani9965]

@@geckoram6286 thanks mate!

[@egorhowell]

I recommend freecodecamp: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-3kmyOqdugnKs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpekdKWBf8SMaNk

[@egorhowell]

Hey, I recommend this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-3kmyOqdugnKs I also detail a roadmap in one of my recent videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a56Wm6aNnbd2kLc

[@MZENG]

Hi, watching you from Ukraine, Odesa. I see you have interesting books, especially about my city :) I recently joined pwc as a data analyst intern.

[@egorhowell]

well done!

[@knight5970]

Hi Egor really loved your video and explanation i am learning ML for past few months and i want to make my career journey in it. i have few questions so do : i need to have full knowledge of ML an Deep learning Gen AI to land a job as data scientist and, what type organization does hire data scientists?

[@egorhowell]

Hey, thats great! And no, you don't need to have full knowledge. You don't even really need deep learning knowledge for entry level roles in my experience. Just know the basics e.g. linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, SVMs and maybe something about neural networks. To answer your final question, literally all types of company hire data scientists nowadays. We are in most industries!

[@knight5970]

@@egorhowell thanks for giving me some motivation and relief

[@egorhowell]

no problem! @@knight5970

[@nikhildaram3354]

how to copy your overview readme file

[@egorhowell]

Just copy and paste the code from the repo!

[@DaveTheGM]

I don't care for most maths (outside of the mystery of algebraic equations), but I'm more interested in data science than pure computer science. I'm considering switching my major when I transfer to one of the online programs that my workplace will pay for.

[@egorhowell]

have you considered a machine learning engineer role?

[@DaveTheGM]

@egorhowell I'll have to look into it. I'm mostly considering my continuing education at the moment, and the data sciences degree plan looks to cover more subjects that I'm interested in than my current computer science degree plan.

[@egorhowell]

I see, tbh no option is bad and you can easily pivot later as well :)

[@moizdn]

I also finished my undergrad from physics engineering department. And thinking to shoft towards data science Now you're a data scientist, if you start over how you would learn it? Assuming you have the maths background.

[@egorhowell]

I have a whole video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3eadGZ-pLlnoZI

[@Kornackifs]

I'm pretty sure that entering a Kaggle competition is more important than writing any blog post, unless it is a blog post about entering a Kaggle competition😆

[@egorhowell]

meh depends on what you learn. Your blog post could teach you more than a kaggle competition. It's all about pushing yourself!

[@mianbazafhassan9698]

Hi howell. Which kaggle courses have you gone through. Although, Kaggle is free but what should be your overall cost in purchasing courses. I mean investment on yourself.

[@egorhowell]

Hey, the kaggle courses I took (note: I didn't actually complete them all lol) www.kaggle.com/learn/python www.kaggle.com/learn/intro-to-machine-learning www.kaggle.com/learn/pandas www.kaggle.com/learn/intermediate-machine-learning www.kaggle.com/learn/data-visualization They don't take that long to go over. In terms of purchasing courses, I haven't got a strong opinion on it. Everything in paid courses can be found somewhere for free, but if purchasing a course makes you more likely to complete, then it's really up to you.

[@lucaslai6782]

Hi Egor, Could you tell me where you write your blog? Somewhere offers this service? Or you need to build your website?

[@egorhowell]

Hey I write on medium.com, and it's a great way to get started with a large data science community. You can build your own website if you want, you will learn a lot of skills in that process. Its up to you, but I recommend to get started on Medium!

[@alan713812]

were u reading any books on ML/DS/CS?

[@egorhowell]

Good question, I had practical statistics for data science and hands on machine learning with sci-kit learn as reference texts, but I wasn't working through them per se.

[@alan713812]

@@egorhowell hands-on book I was recommended to read. I'm more of a fan of reading academic rigourous books. Trying Pattern recognition and machine learning, ai a modern approach. Plus this semester I have ds and ml courses.

[@egorhowell]

awesome! Just do what works for you!

[@SantiXgoArbolito]

Hi! How old are you? I studied some years of physics too, I left because I started to study another career in the university. But I looked at data science and I falled in love, and I instantly started to study. I stopped the career so I can study Data science. I have all the basics in math, Calculus and Integration. Thank you for the good video, you have a new subscriber.

[@egorhowell]

Hey, I am 24! Thats cool, glad you have found a passion in data science. And thanks for the sub, means a lot!!

[@rrxn]

Hey! Quite an informative video! I'm in my final year of electronics and Communication engineering. Sad to say it took me 4 years to conclude that this field wasn't for me. I've been exploring data science and am really interested in getting into this! Just little overwhelmed to be honest, with how much competition there is! But I'm not gonna give up! Thanks for the resources and for sharing youe experience. Just a question: I already have the python and r knowledge along with calculus due to my engineering background so I wanted to ask, what is your opinion on these data science courses offered by training institutes (3-6 months) that claim to get you placed and such? I do believe that the content might be good but they are incredibly expensive.

[@egorhowell]

Hey! Glad you are interested in data science and really trying to pursue it! I haven't got much experience with those courses/bootcamps, so can't give a first hand experience. Although, I have had colleagues who did them and found them useful. Obviously self learning is cheaper, but these courses will force you to learn. Think its really a personal decision, it does show the you are interested in the field to employers, but so does blogging and documenting your journey. Sorry this answer is quite vague, I can't be too specific without knowing the exact courses you are referring to!

[@rrxn]

@@egorhowell thank you for taking the time to respond! I do agree with you on the fact that these courses will somewhat force the students to learn but I do think they're too expensive 😅 so I might go ahead on the self learning route. Do you maybe have a checklist or just a list on the different matter I can start working on?

[@egorhowell]

Hey, sorry for the late reply! Check out my last 5 videos, they all contain resources fro stats, maths and ML. I am planning on doing a detailed data science roadmap.@@rrxn

[@rrxn]

No worries! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!

[@egorhowell]

No problem, hope all goes well!

[@asifmahmoud126]

Hi Egor, At what stage of your degree did you start learning all these? How did you manage the learning trajectory alongside your Physics degree? And finally, would appreciate if you could share your application timeline in your final year, i.e. when did you start applying, getting interviews etc I am going into my 4th and final year studying Engineering, so knowing this would be helpful :)

[@egorhowell]

This was all pretty much in 2021 and a bit in December 2020. I got lucky in that it was the pandemic, which gave me more free time to study. I didn't do anything spectacular, i just spent an hour everyday doing something to do with data science. In terms of timelines, I went "all in" like december 2020 you could say. I got offers for jobs which were similar to DS like analyst etc. quite early on, but they were mainly because of my physics degree. My first DS offer came around May ~6 months, but the position required me to relocate, so I didn't go for it. I then got another offer in July, which is the job I took. Hope that makes sense!

[@do01011]

Is it really that important to know the math really well? How important would you say it is?

[@egorhowell]

I would say quite important. Don't need to be an expert, but should be able to answer questions like: what is a gradient, or how to multiply matrices.

[@addarzful]

I did my Masters in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from UK back in 2021 and my psw is also about to expire, yet I couldn't get any job yet. I applied to 850+ companies and couldn't get any interview call yet. 2 or 3 rejected me due to reluctance of giving sponsorship to me. I don't know what I should be doing now

[@egorhowell]

Hey, sorry to hear this. I know it's tough. Have you tried changing your applying strategy? Try and do some of the things I mentioned to bulk up your application. I cant promise they will get you job, but definitely make you stand out!

[@addarzful]

Yes I tried most of the strategies that you mentioned but still couldn't get even an interview call yet

[@egorhowell]

@@addarzful can I see your git page/blog/kaggle, might be able to give you some advice if you want!

[@natural-926]

Hi . If I study BA Maths at Oxford , and did really well on the course Will I get top Data Science jobs in the UK?

[@egorhowell]

Hey, I replied to your other comment!

[@BuzzBeams]

Hi Egor, thank you for the video. I was wondering if you applied to any internships during your second year at university? What about graduate schemes? Was your first role a grad scheme? Thanks.

[@egorhowell]

Hey, I only did the research year I mentioned in the video in my third year. No other internships unfortunately, but I do recommend doing this in hind sight. My first role was a grad scheme yes.

[@nahidahmdv]

Hello Egor, Thank you for your incredibly helpful channel! I have a quick question: which do you think is better in Data Science, the programming language 'R' or 'SQL'? Also, do you think it's necessary to know at least one of them to land my first job?

[@egorhowell]

SQL is by far more important, and yes you need to know it to an ok level to get a job. I have a whole video explaining the knowledge you need here: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/imeTiZaMiNmqqtE&pp=ygUPRWdvciBob3dlbGwgc3Fs

[@bc4198]

6:03 Aaahahahaha, FORTRAN?! 😂 23 years ago, I found an anonymous conversation written on a desk in my math auditorium: "Ugh, I hate FORTRAN" "What's FORTRAN?" "A dead programming language used by engineers"

[@egorhowell]

haha very true

[@gm836]

How do you feel about it boot camps for example imperials college Londoner’s coding boot camp?

[@egorhowell]

Can't really comment as never done one! Although some people did do bootcamps and transitioned into data science so they do work in some way

[@gm836]

@ thank you Egor for your insight 🙏🏾.

[@egorhowell]

no problem!

[@Everson_Code]

Good video man.

[@egorhowell]

Cheers!

[@fabiobrondi8199]

Nice video. Thanks very much. Have you done freelance in your career?

[@egorhowell]

nah not all! maybe in the future :)

[@restphilanthropy]

Hello Sir, how many months did you utilize in learning?

[@egorhowell]

around 6 months!

[@SENATOROV]

thanks bro!)👍

[@egorhowell]

Welcome 👍

[@brightfuture8638]

Hello, how long did the the whole journey take ?

[@egorhowell]

Hey! the whole learning process about ~6 months give or take. I started learning and taking courses end of 2020 and got my first offer in June 2021. I was still studying full time at this point in my final year of university. If I didn't have to prep for my exams, I could have studied more!

[@lamiabinteislam1287]

Hello Egor. I hope you are doing well. So I am studying business as my undergrad degree. Even though maths and statistics are not taught that much extensively in my degree but I have somewhat knowledge about maths and statistics since I took these two subjects both in my Olevels and Alevels. So do you thing that the knowledge I have gathered in my Olevels and Alevels is enough for learning Data Science. And if I do not do any bootcamps/self learning/ online courses on data science can I do masters on data science or do i need some knowledge prior?

[@egorhowell]

I think A level maths is sufficient to get an entry level role and understand most things in machines leaning, particularly if you studied statistics modules. Tbh, I dont think you necessarily need a masters in data science, but if you are keen there is no harm. A degree in my opinion is slightly better than a boot camp, given your degree is non STEM.

[@pallavraj9722]

I came here after seeing one of your blog post.... Ummm hey I'm from India basically and this year I'm going to college... After watching your video... It seems being a Data scientist can be quite interesting!! Even though I have literally no knowledge in computer science... I want to learn this. I have like 4-5 months left in my hand... Do you think I should pursue a career in data science if I start to learn computer and all other stuffs you mentioned??

[@egorhowell]

If you want to be a data scientist then yeah go for it. Depending on your background, you could land a job in 4-5 months. Data science is not solely computer science based. If you know maths and stats well, then I would say thats better than theoretical computer science concepts. Most computer science you need to go is basically how to code, at least for an entry level job. I would say go for it, but don't go into thinking you will definitely land a job within 5 months. Like I say in the video, every journey is different and it's best not to compare to others!

[@pallavraj9722]

@@egorhowell yeah agree. Basically I am not hoping for quick job. I want to learn data science in college. It's gonna take like 4 years course... I am good in maths and physics but I have no experience regarding computer and stuffs. And I have 4-5 months in hand to learn at least basics... Do you think I can learn those basics in 4-5 months? And what should I start learning first?

[@egorhowell]

@@pallavraj9722 oh 100% you can learned the basics of computer science in that time. Honestly the best way to learn is start coding and then you will learn quite a few CS topics along the way. Just take any course, ideally Python if its data science that you want to get into. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJfWlImJZdunmNk www.tutorialspoint.com/python/index.htm These are good resources.

[@pallavraj9722]

@@egorhowell thanks.

[@egorhowell]

If data science is really what you want to do, then go for it! Sure, it's possible to do it in 6 months but like I say in the video, don't base your journey off mine. Everyone is different, with different backgrounds. :)

[@gggg-wl6bh]

Hii, first of all, amazing video, i just wanted to know if you finished your degree before pivoting to DS, im 23 and started studying my degree (CS degree) and coding on september 2023 and also working, my goal is to get a Job as a data scientist as soon as i can, but as i just said i just started the degree, im worried to not be able to find a Job until i finish it, do you think its posible to land a DS job in my situation in the next year? Regards, thanks in advance❤

[@egorhowell]

Hey thanks for the feedback! I finished my degree in June 2021, but was studying from around December 2020. As you are a CS student, I think it's more than possible that you can get a DS role. Applying for grad schemes would your best bet as they don't necessarily expect much experience. I think you are more likely to land a DS role after your degree, as they often specify you need some degree. Hope this helps!

[@MalikAbdulQayyum-o5e]

Hi egor! If i am in biology field..Should I start my career in data science or not???

[@egorhowell]

Hey, its a tough question. Your degree is not necessarily a problem at all, but do you want to be a data scientist?

[@surajmandal_567]

Hi Egor, Can u tell us about the projects u did to get the job?

[@egorhowell]

Hey, yeah you can find most of them here: github.com/egorhowell/Data-Science-Projects

[@PawfectTales1]

Hi, I'am a graduate from "Information Science and Library Management" background. Is it possible for me to become a Data scientist?

[@egorhowell]

yes it is, as long as you have the required skills

[@PawfectTales1]

@ from where I can gather those skills and how many times may they take?

[@egorhowell]

its a hard question, it took me 6 months, but I had the maths and coding kindve covered

[@parthasarathy5222]

Im from india Im a mechanical engineering grad Been unemployed for long time Can i become a data scientist straight Or should i become data analyst then data engineer then data scientist is it the way it woks Please guide me

[@egorhowell]

Hey, becoming an analyst is one way to get into data science. Its best to do what you think is best, but with a mech eng background you should already some pre-requisite knowledge needed for data science.

[@chikeziechukwuazi816]

Hey Egor, is 6 months realistic for someone who’s just pivoting to a new career in Data science?

[@egorhowell]

I would say yes but really depends on your background. If you come from STEM (science, tech, engineering, maths) then it's an easier transition. It's also how much time you have to dedicate to learning. If you are learning full time then 6 months should be enough! Hope this helps :)

[@chikeziechukwuazi816]

@@egorhowell alright. I come from a financial background though. I’ve been dedicating at least 2 hours per day to learning Python since the year began. What would you recommend?

[@egorhowell]

@@chikeziechukwuazi816 I would say its do-able! Try and lean into your financial background when applying for jobs. If you apply as a Data Scientist to financial firms you will have an advantage as you already know the domain very well. However, it's important to not go into it thinking it will take 6 months. A year is very realistic as well. But like I say, every journey is different, so think and do what's is right for you!

[@chikeziechukwuazi816]

@@egorhowell thanks man! I appreciate your advice 🙏🏾

[@egorhowell]

@@chikeziechukwuazi816 No problem, let me know how you get on!

[@thelittlecoco24]

Hi basically I'm from PCB+CS stream. can I do data science course?

[@egorhowell]

With CS, you defo can. Not sure what PCB is?

[@binesh_iztleuov]

Hello! Thank you for a useful video. Your bookshelf contains books like: The story of Russia, Stalingrad and also Egor is Russian name. Do you somehow related to Russia? I am asking, because I am from Kazakhstan (which is very close to Russia) and it's very interesting to me)

[@egorhowell]

my ethnicity is russian, but I have lived in the UK literally my whole life, so i consider myself English. I read the history as I find it quite interesting!

[@celestegranillo7239]

Terrific information and thank you for sharing it. Although now I am intrigued by the books about Russia that are stacked behind you. Have to add those to my collection. 😂

[@egorhowell]

Thanks glad you like it! They are just random books I found lol 😂

[@rrahll]

Thank you for the video! Off topic question) Where did you get the sounds for the text to appear on the screen at 1:35? Very good sounds.

[@egorhowell]

thank you! the sound effect is from Final Cut Pro Sound effect Library, think it’s cartoon accent 17. Hope this helps :)

[@rrahll]

@@egorhowell thank you, Egor!

[@egorhowell]

No problem!

[@sadmanhossain6198]

Hi Howell.Can you give me some free good course of programming html,c++ etc

[@egorhowell]

Hey! I am not too familiar with html or c++, pretty much never used them. But I would recommend tutorials point courses: www.tutorialspoint.com/html/index.htm www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus/index.htm I find they are comprehensive enough and allow you to start building projects right away after completing them. Let me know anything else :)

[@sadmanhossain6198]

@@egorhowell Thanks

[@egorhowell]

No problem

[@YoWt-d3z]

I am an med student 12th pass out is it possible to get a job in data science

[@egorhowell]

Hi, can you shed a bit more info on your situation?

[@YoWt-d3z]

@@egorhowell i mean from medical field. I am more interested in data science can u plz guide me how can i become. And how can i learn. Like lectures, notes, planner road map

[@egorhowell]

Hey, I do offer 1:1 mentoring at a cost, but if you follow the roadmaps on my KZbin channel that will cover most of your basics. And yes you can transition from medicine it just might be a bit harder :)

[@YoWt-d3z]

@@egorhowell ok share link

[@egorhowell]

here's the link if you are interested: calendly.com/egorhowell/consulting

[@umerahmed7062]

where are u from bro

[@egorhowell]

London, UK

[@alan713812]

I watch you at 1.5x. good background u have

[@egorhowell]

thanks!

[@alan713812]

@@egorhowell I'm in masters in CS right now and also thinking to do data science. Ur channel helps.

[@egorhowell]

I appreciate it :)

[@AP_123_]

Thanks for this information, mate. Is your job in Data Science virtual? Are most of the jobs in Data Science virtual? This is what I prefer - Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@egorhowell]

Hi, thanks for feedback! It's hybrid so a mix of both, although there are definitely a lot of virtual jobs out there.

[@tsvicky5208]

How much the entry level salary for this role

[@egorhowell]

Really depends by country and area. In London, UK you are looking at like £28-35k for a graduate position.

[@tsvicky5208]

@@egorhowell Can you share me the exact roadmap for Data scientist?

[@egorhowell]

yes, I have a whole video on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3eadGZ-pLlnoZI

[@gm836]

Would you recommend brushing up on math skills such as calculus before trying python?

[@egorhowell]

Hey, it really depends on your background. You should know calculus, linear algebra and stats before tackling projects. But it doesn't matter if you learn Python first or vice versa. You checkout my video on how to learn ML if you want a full roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a56Wm6aNnbd2kLc

[@gm836]

Thank You. I think I will bush up my knowledge on those three particular sectors of math before I try to code. @@egorhowell

[@egorhowell]

Good luck!

[@pjoshi_15]

Now you cannot ignore cloud computing. If cant work on cloud, your chances of getting a data science job are slim.

[@egorhowell]

this is true, but not for entry level positions!

[@pjoshi_15]

@@egorhowell yes that's true

[@egorhowell]

although, it might change in the future!

[@mugomuiruri2313]

good ,seeing u from africa

[@egorhowell]

thanks mate!

[@ChinchillaBONK]

I seriously thought he said kegel competition

[@egorhowell]

haha defo not!

[@princeshashowa2679]

Watching from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ... buddy

[@egorhowell]

Nice to have you!

[@princeshashowa2679]

Thank you bro I am struggle 4 month my background in finance but alhamdullah quite satisfied to switching its good step .and thank you to upload vedio it's kinda motivation

[@egorhowell]

@@princeshashowa2679 Wish you luck!

[@humakhan5713]

You must be a genius to learn all skills in matter of few days each and not forget them 😂 Hard to digest though!!

[@egorhowell]

Haha, I definitely don’t master these things in a few days!

[@grletgo9794]

❤❤

[@egorhowell]

Thanks!

[@rahulladhani8442]

thank u bro

[@egorhowell]

glad you liked it!

[@tejassantoshbhandwaldar9823]

are you play cricket ,coz u have the season ball

[@egorhowell]

hey! Actually I do not just a random thing I have!

[@vascoguerreiro341]

Good

[@egorhowell]

Cheers!!

[@danielb1745]

Step 1. Be smart 😢

[@egorhowell]

I wouldn't say thats the case. Hard work always pays off imo

[@favouremmanuel8876]

​@@egorhowellYes hardwork really pays

[@egorhowell]

agreed.

[@esnameshi7398]

Lovely accent I have to say

[@egorhowell]

thank you!

[@Desiparth]

The thing you guys need to understand, when you see these videos. You have to understand certain people have a certain level of intelligence when going into this field. You dont have that intelligence. You are better off going the college route.

[@egorhowell]

Hey, yes this is somewhat true. But hard work is always needed to get anywhere.

[@widxchange]

I strongly disagree with that view. You don't have to have a "certain level" of intelligence to understand and work in the field. Anyone with common sense can learn it and do well. It's the same for coding. It all comes down to affinity and interest. Is it something you really like doing? That's the question.

[@Desiparth]

@@widxchange what I wrote was based off that click bait title . Not a matter if you can achieve it. 6 months ?!?!? No degree ? You seriously undermine what data science is. And to just say it’s common sense is just plain ignorant to the masses. And if it is common sense that’s the main point I was trying to make “certain level” of intelligence people that have to attain it. Don’t sell false hope. You ruin lives like that.

[@widxchange]

@@Desiparth I can agree with that. The clickbait thumbnail is obviously misleading. You need time and dedication. And by common sense I mean it is not as out of the average joe's reach as people would like to think. It is not rocket science