My Data Science Journey with Non-Tech Background

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In today's video, I am share my data science journey from non-tech background. My goal in sharing this video is to inspire others and share tips and strategies that have helped me establish a successful career in the field.
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0:00 intro
0:37 educational background
4:14 internships & projects
7:14 working as a data engineer
10:10 AI website builder demo (Hostinger)
12:07 transition to data science
16:23 looking back
18:06 100K
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ABOUT ME
I'm Sundas. I'm a self-taught data scientist from a non-tech background, currently at a FAANG company. I have been in the industry for +10 years spread across two big tech companies. On this channel, I share tips for people interested in entering data science with the goal to democratize knowledge and make complicated topics digestible for everyone. All opinions are mine!
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[@SundasKhalid]

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[@angadgahatraj4872]

Your videos have been really helpful for me as i want to pursue my journey in data science with non-tech background. I am lost as in whether i should directly get into bootcamps that are pretty expensive or focus on the resources available on the internet or learn from udemy or coursera.

[@DC-se3vr]

Thanks for sharing your story! I understand now that having a MSDS is a very big part of being in this role. I want to use the website builder it sounds easy to build for a online project and case studies. I heard this makes you really stand out as a candidate.

[@storyland444]

I am also from this background (business)and now I want to learn data science 😊 Please sundas tell me where to start

[@devarshikumar7486]

Help us also to get job as a data analyst in your country. Had 5+ years of experience. Love from India. 😊

[@LoneWolf-rj1px]

Which nation do you come from as an origin? What is your first language?

[@dave_di]

She is the perfect example of why you should never give up on a student.

[@DataScientistLuna]

I relate this so much! I started at a community college because I failed a college entry exam in South Korea. My English was so bad. I used to tell people "I work at a meth lab" when I meant "I work at a math lab" as a math tutor. I am also a first generation college student and only one in my family working in corporate America. Thanks for sharing your story, all these failure & success stories are so inspiring. I love how you were able to build your career path step by step.

[@theresak5906]

I've just started my Data Science course on Coursera and it's so inspiring to see someone who comes from a non-technical background to succeed in this field. I studied Linguistics and Education and now I've decided to try more technical fields to get more career opportunities. I've never been exceptionally good at Maths and many people tell me not to even try but I've decided to try anyway. Let's see what happens. Thank you for being here for us as a pure inspiration ❤

[@spunky1682]

Hey you're not alone man I'm here too however no said that to me but I feel a little bit behind among my peers in terms of mathematics and statistics academically I am currently pursuing 4 year degree program in Data Science from respected university although I also come from non maths/tech background (I was medico back then) But I am grind day and day to improve myself to be par with my peers Grades are not well in 1st sem But I'll make up to the best

[@paulamarina]

another Linguistics fellow! you can do it!

[@halasuniverse07]

Fellow linguistics student! so far in life I've stuck with humanities (sociology, psych, english) and I can easily continue in those filed but lately I've recalled my childhood fondness for tech and I cant ignore the voice that tells me to switch into an IT field. So far I've looked at programming and data analysis, lets see where it goes!

[@harshalbahade2089]

Your honesty motivated me to do hard work. thanks a lot for being an honest person. Generally, successful people hide their failure to make their image extraordinary, but your simplicity, and attitude of not quitting easily are amazing. thanks a lot for sharing this story. I learn lots of things from you.

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it 🙂

[@FilipinaMuslima]

You’re an inspiration for me! I got my associates in business administration and I’m doing my bachelors degree in Information systems & technology. I’m so happy to know I can be a data analyst and more. I couldn’t decide between business analytics or information systems. But I think I’ll be fine in both.

[@JackofThings]

Thank you for sharing your story! After the setbacks I went through recently I felt demotivated to continue. This video has inspired me to continue this journey.

[@MarkSimithraaratchy]

Wow, Sundas -- such a powerful story of grid and perseverance in spite of the headwinds that you faced, especially discrimination & access to tech. Your journey showcases the power of adaptability, asking for support, and implementing feedback! Also find it incredible that you create such polished content on top of everything else you do. Looking forward to continuing to hearing more of your journey.

[@truthruster]

It feels great when you set out to achieve something and the universe just delivers it to you when you make attempts like whether it is applying for a job and getting the offer or networking with people who you don't work with, asking for their support or reference and then them deciding to open the doors for you but for many others it feels devastating that after many attempts and requests , they end up going no where, making no progress so in that way it seems like you have been incredibly blessed to have things work out your way without life shredding you to pieces even though you had to try a couple of times to succeed.

[@GuppyPal]

These personal stories are SO helpful (and interesting). Really appreciate you sharing, Sundas. Thank you. Also, you should be proud of yourself! You are such a great success story. Congratulations. :)

[@laffta6727]

congrats on your 100k achievement-ur an amazing woman

[@LukeBarousse]

Loved the final edit of this vid Sundas! 🙌🏼

[@sarahmestiri1855]

Very inspirational Sundas! Thank you for sharing.

[@TribalChief_7]

Please Make a Video On: How To Stay Consistent When we are focusing on Becoming a good professional person ? Like eg: Data Scientist Or Data Analyst.

[@deepak41191kannan]

@Sundas Khalid Each and every stage you had learned and upskilled broke the barriers long way emotionally🥲 tagged and felt here... yes, inspirational too😇... not achieved these in a day but day by day🔥... long waytogo... thank you for sharing the journey... it marks our path ahead following you.... 🎯

[@armandogutierrez2880]

Beautiful story anBeautiful story and amazing story. Wow you're so nice thanks for sharing your live. You Inspire many people WOW you're awesome. congratulations on your well-deserved KZbin trophy for this great achievement.

[@saminp2496]

Your work sounds very aspiring. I'm a college student currently but feel many similarities as a first generation student in America. Your background and channel aspires me to be the next generation data scientist. Thank You

[@jims01]

Your vid is so inspiring❤

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you!

[@auraak7702]

Sundas,You have an amazingly inspiring journey. Your journey will plant confidence and belief in many. Good luck for your future.Enjoy your job.👍

[@Thuvu5]

Loved your story Sundas! So inspiring ❤Ughh, I also struggled a lot with interviews as well 🙈

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you, Thu! Ughh the interviews especially in data science 😫

[@kabasiyajoanitah9789]

I am immensely inspired. I am just starting my journey in data science [no tech background] and I will always come back here for inspiration and learning. Thank you.

[@smudgepost]

Reassuring and refreshing to see. I too restarted career and I'd like to thank you for sharing!

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you!

[@BikerBibleMoment]

I love your story. You overcame every challenge and push to your end goal. AWESOME!

[@xaheer]

I am also a Data Scientist currently working in Dallas,Texas

[@surenciski]

You are an inspiration Sundas. Congrats for the successful career path

[@Livinamontage]

An inspiring story. A true lesson in perseverance.

[@firezion]

Your video resonated heavily with me. I really rate highly your honesty which some other content creators lack. I find lot of similarities in our journey as well. Coming from Business/Finance looking to learn new skills and finding new kind of work, and trying to figure out what it might be. Your hard work and continuous learning is an inspiration to me. Thank you for the great videos!

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Wishing you all the best in your journey!

[@bubuox8509]

Girl you are awsome. So inspiring

[@ExistentialPerplexity]

Thank you so much for this information! I'm glad the KZbin algorithm recommended one of your videos. I found this very inspiring and I plan on starting the Google Data Analytics Coursera course next month for more exposure along with research and free resources.

[@AzeemKhan-wg6nk]

Inspirational story... Thank you mam.

[@os2171]

Awesome! You’re an inspiration

[@Imamhussain41]

Very inspiring story. Great going. Never give up attitude.All the best.

[@amaanahsan6757]

This is so inspiring, more power to you girl you are an inspiration.

[@maggieindata]

Thank you for sharing Sundas! This is so inspiring 💖

[@shadrachchimwaza5494]

Inspirational life story. Can't wait to watch the movie!

[@febinraphy275]

Great motivation🤝

[@deepikahotta9684]

Such a motivator

[@curiousthoughts00]

Very much inspirational journey

[@srijanrawat4014]

you are slaying it girl keep slaying

[@aishwaryajayadas7538]

You are an inspiration to all your Data Science aspirants❤️

[@deepakdhamija4425]

So inspiring! Super impressive!

[@Aparna_777]

Yes sweetheart it happened to me when explaining personal reasons like kids and stuff..

[@no.8176]

Love your story, it has inspired me a lot ❤️

[@anogav4294]

ma'am , is it true that demand for data scientists is decreasing due to the global takeover of AI ? Will be awaiting for an answer. Is it still be considered a good career/high paying job?

[@cecilianguyen5627]

I was wondering if you can make a video of how you studied, and give an example with making a project using a resource/book/tutorial for data science! I'm having difficulty learning how to self learn!

[@joymajumdar9027]

Very inspiring story wish you all the happiness in life I am also form non technical background. But I am taking courses form coursera, code academy etc please guide us always. How to build projects is my real concern

[@ManFinest]

I learned R efficiently using Google data analytics

[@soumendash3911]

Was that worth doing??

[@junaidamin]

that's inspiring video

[@HAngeli]

You are so amazing 😮

[@ektalamba8497]

Also can u pls explain how u managed ur kids n house along with ur career.....it can be so helpful for girls like me....who also dnt want to giveup...thanks...love n regsrds❤

[@ahmedrasheed8160]

You are my inspiration💖mam

[@indranurullah4987]

fantastic

[@VickyMei]

I love this video ❤❤❤❤

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you, Vicky! I lost my editor in the midst of editing this video, so it was a struggle to get it into final stages but I’m glad it’s out.

[@fahadhos]

@@SundasKhalid salam, how did you gain fluency and enrich your vocabulary can you please share with us

[@VickyMei]

@@SundasKhalid it turn out great!

[@SundasKhalid]

@@VickyMei thank you :)

[@syedamirali3205]

Ladies always have the privilege of getting helped from their surroundings. Btw you chose the path and you make it worth.

[@SundasKhalid]

Not sure if you are appreciating or casually making a sexist remark?!

[@AbdulMohammadRazaque]

Your journey is truly inspiring. If it would have been possible, i would have given 5 likes! lol Stay blessed and keep helping others.

[@NeuroScientician]

How about an insane good tutorial on GPT, Pinecone and LangChain? :D

[@billvvoods]

My heroine.

[@amaebarnes]

I cannot believe that AI just created an entire website for you 😂😂 that's incredible and will save me DAYS

[@bepositive-14113]

My age is 40, I am in to Testing. Can I transit to Data science? What will be the scope?

[@xaheer]

i know you are a data scientist

[@eddysin7730]

Hi Sundas new fan to your channel.This is a very motivating video.I have around 12 years of experience in sales and want to move to Data analytics domain.I have learned most of the skills for Data analytics on my own but whenever wherever i apply for analytics roles i am not shortlisted even though Sales analysis, Customer analysis, Competitor analysis, Market Research has been part of my skillset all these years maybe because my resume says Sales manager,Territory Sales Manager or Sales Engineer as previous designation .I see you shared a video about Googles Advanced Data analytics certification.Want to know will it help me in getting some senior role as a Data Analyst or will i have to start as a fresher in this field??

[@beatrix-ec1xf]

I'm enrolling in a 12 week program with merrit america through Amazon to pursue a certificate in data analyst can u please give me advice on starting tips I have no tech background as well, I've been an unskilled worker since hs

[@wrestlesphere]

Assalamualaikum! I have a question. I'm from Pakistan. To get in data science/analytics field what should I do? should I go abroad than learn these things or should I go abroad on scholarship or something?

[@xaheer]

you in which company and where are you working

[@KEC2911]

Can I ask ?

[@Jessica-ky9fq]

How old are you? asking for a friend...