From Pre-Med to $135K Data Analyst: Was it Worth it?

[@SundasKhalid]

Hi all, thanks for watching! What was your biggest learning from this video? For a limited time, you can get 25% off of Datacamp here: datacamp.pxf.io/25_off

[@Ipsy_06]

Hello ma'am....loads of love from india. I follow you...big fan of yours...

[@sinan_islam]

You have misspelled your name. It should be Sundus. It is pronounced Soondoos, not Soondaas.

[@sinan_islam]

سُنْدُس

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks for having me on the channel! First time I’ve talked to a human in years 😁

[@SundasKhalid]

You are the best, Alex!! Thanks for letting me roll and so glad we finally got to meet in person.

[@Darkwolf9280]

The only 2 youtubers i follow in the data field made a collab. 🎉🎉🎉

[@SundasKhalid]

Yayyy hope you enjoyed the conversation!!

[@fatmanurJS]

Loved the video ❤ thank you to both for your time and efforts

[@mohammedatabo7285]

Thank Sunda and Alex. I learnt Data Cleaning from Alex which also inspired me to enroll for IBM Data Science Prof Cert. Thanks both.

[@ik5441]

Some people are just blessed. Forget self taught, i learnt sql at university, this is 20 years ago. I still cant land a job because they want working experience. I self taught myself power bi and they still dont want to know. I only ever got employed for my excel skills. Job market is messed up, everyone wants experience but nobody is willing to give you that experience.

[@Ci_the_analyst]

Great video. Two great mentors in the Data space. I am more pumped to keep pushing. Thank you for this.

[@alexandrucoman1082]

I don't really understand why people tend to focus on the tools, instead of focusing on the process of data analytics asking the right questions getting sn idea of what the stakeholders might need and then getting the data cleaning and preparing the data getting insights creating visuals it s about the process if you understand the process you can work with any tool available even if it s SQL, Excel Access Tableau or any other tools

[@serendipitywaves8768]

Omg it's Alex! So happy to see him as someone who is following his bootcamp and aiming to transition into data career.

[@emmadokyi1331]

Very insightful conversation, I'm passionate about agriculture and food security in underdeveloped countries. I want to use data analytics and data science skills to identify and solve problems. Thank you Sundas and Alex for the great information you always share

[@yuvrajsidhu2611]

Hey Sundas, just a thumbs up! You are doing a really good job with getting professional’s in there field on the channel! Please continue doing this Its actually a lot helpful and provides good insights!

[@SundasKhalid]

Thank you for the kind words. I’m so glad these videos are helpful :)

[@5dsparrow679]

It is not AI replacing data scientists, but data scientists and AI replacing other traditional jobs.

[@Hashtag__Taco]

As someone currently enrolled in a CS program and considering focusing on data analytics/science, the bit about Ai in this video was very reassuring. Thank you both!

[@DANNYEL20122]

He made me confident in SQL.

[@jamieparker6465]

Bro SQL is boss when dealing with large data sets in my opinion.

[@zeeshanahmed3291]

Dear Sundas Kindly keep this exciting work of having to chat with these inspiring guys.Big shout out from Peshawar.🎉

[@AliColak]

If I were going back I’d get engineering. I still hate on myself for switching out of it into marketing

[@max_7344]

What’s wrong with marketing

[@stavrosxakis7360]

Very interesting conversation. Thank you for sharing!

[@chacmool2581]

Of course. It's never been just about Excel, SQL and Python. The engine, the core of Data Science, and if you can't do math, you really can't do DS.

[@osaidpro3991]

What kind of maths you really need in DS?

[@knw-seeker6836]

I love these kind of podcast conversations On the other hand there is so much talk about layoffs and that it’s not worth it to switch into IT Learning new stuff is what I enjoy but there is some uncertainty

[@chrisallos]

Alex remains my inspiration on this journey, the truth is he is a super house with all the kindness you can think of

[@tylermears2671]

Wow, I’m an occupational therapist studying data analytics now and getting an MBA. I hope I can make the transition too.

[@hammadmir8769]

Chat GPT is very good at analyzing at dataset and helps you build recommendations based on its insights. But again it is as good as the data is and obviously the analyst does have more visibility than the chatGPT over the set of data so he/she can always add value.

[@roryl5942]

Communication is key. Often time those requesting the data aren’t really sure what they need.

[@obtbe]

Alex's story is truly inspiring.

[@ZMSQLDATACorner-k3h]

In every job we work with data. So after your degree diploma certificate or anything you can still learn data analysis to a certain level and up to whatever level you can go to but society still respects higher education. We have to realise that modern education is stuffed with well arranged knowledge that has just been put together and most of it has always been there.... so choose your path and go with it...

[@byronjava3542]

Thank you for the video guys, this was really insightful.

[@foland2619]

Congrats, both are awesome channels. Is amazing watch this video. Greetings Alex and Sundas.

[@fiudad]

Great to see both oh you in one video!!

[@rrralph1]

More long form content like this would be awesome!

[@pluto_dp]

Great insights, thank you for the video

[@BuenasKiara]

Inspiring. Thank you to you both! ♥

[@infobusiness2317]

Same here with me, I hate working with people I'm trying so hard to break into tech. Data Analysis just so I can go remote full time.

[@BLUSHPOUT]

I just watched your video on the harsh realities of Data Analyst jobs. With over 10 years of experience in legacy systems within the IT industry, I’m looking to transition into data analytics. Currently, I am upskilling through online courses and am considering pursuing a master's degree in this field. Do you think this is a worthwhile path to take, or would you recommend a different approach based on your experience?

[@SarFirraEdits]

What's legacy systems? How good is your programming skill ?

[@user-mh5dp8uv3u]

Thanks for the Podcast, but Sundas damn you got good muscles :)

[@munchingmogul]

Ahh you have Alex on your show !!

[@Old3nough]

Im surprised that Analyst Builder wasn't a sponsor lol

[@jyotirmoybairagya4776]

I love it ❤❤ this conversation

[@HoussamSib]

Great vid

[@joe_hoeller_chicago]

Correction: It depends what you prompt ChatPT with to write code.

[@NilimaPradhan-us9se]

Should I choose Python as a subject? My friend is taking classes from Moonpreneur and says it’s a good career option. She also mentioned it’s easier compared to C++.

[@Mahmood.Khokhar]

He changed his path to data analytics and is successful may be he is intelligent too. What about a guy who is not intelligent, should he opt the same pathway?

[@rahulsaxena8217]

Being intelligent is just a myth. It's all about how disciplined and determined you are for a skill of your lifetime.

[@shefali567]

Consistency over being born smart

[@_the_ordinary_]

No way! And as i see its a yes way!!! Cool to see you 2 chatting, the world is getting smaller i think 😂 ok, i better listen to your chat now😉

[@SundasKhalid]

It’s a small world indeed, esp in tech :) everyone knows everyone, which I love. Hope you enjoyed the conversation.

[@_the_ordinary_]

@@SundasKhalid I enjoyed it indeed, especially the reassurance that it will take a while before gen ai will pass the Turing's test 😉 Regards from Ireland 😉

[@alexandre8869]

Datacamp is a real gateway to the future. The Belgian Data Scientists behind this success know how to help you constantly improve.

[@timshaq520]

Wait, wait wait. I'm a student we are currently studying Python. So what are you talking about what should I focus on as a junior programmer. I live in Sweden. Please give me advice while I'm still on the course wouldn't like to finish and continuing then knowing that all I did was mostly in vain when I could of had taken another route.

[@tranceformeeer]

In python you should focus on the appropriate lybraries. Pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, numpy. As a DA you won't need to know how to make rock-paper-scissors game.

[@ARather42]

Got tips for working on SQL or Excel for 4 hours a night when you worked all day?

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

In one of his very old videos, he said that he stayed up studying until very late at night.

[@osmanmuneer2226]

How would you go about finding a good recruiter who can work with you target good job in a company?

[@tjalerkon3680]

I thought something like dont learn but live with it

[@victoriancu4409]

I don't think anyone wants to be a data analyst, but 100k is the new 50k in America. Do what you need to do to survive.

[@rora5363]

please list out scenarios in data cleaning where chat gpt cant handle?

[@matt_milack]

I would be extremely happy to work as a Data analyst for $15 per hour, and probably wouldn't turn down $12 per hour offer. Considering this, what are my chances of finding fully remote, entry level Data analyst job in US company while living in Europe?

[@SundasKhalid]

I’d say it’s possible but the competition is fierce. Curious on why you want to get a job in US while living in Europe? Why not get a remote job in Europe?

[@matt_milack]

@@SundasKhalid Because in Europe $12 per hour is an average Data analyst salary, and as far as I understood, $12 per hour is like 30% of average US data analyst salary, so I was thinking that companies would be quite interested for someone who is interested in working for 30% of salary they offer.

[@lizzybennet5726]

I appreciate your enthusiasm in data analysis, but there's no reason to sell yourself short. I mean... for $15 an hour?! Data analysis for minimum wage!?

[@NoDrizzy630]

Dude that’s really low!

[@matt_milack]

@@NoDrizzy630 Where I'm from, making $15 per hour while working 40 hours a week makes you if not a rich person, then most certainly a well-off person.

[@ahmedswahdan]

Great interview; but pop quiz I am 53, I am dreaming to get private and do what i love pursuing data analysis and reporting ... isn't too late guys?

[@titan6421]

It's never too late

[@HelloThere-xs8ss]

"priview" just bothers me.

[@551223]

Kinda weird to fan girl over someone for what job they do. Theres more to people than their career, their personality is more than that

[@makeiteasy9723]

analystbuilder

[@saktibiswal6445]

Roadmap 14:37

[@MJ-cf9nl]

Alex lost me when he said that Statistics is a Strech over Computer Science so he would choose Computer Science 😀😀. Obviously, he has no idea what level of Math is needed to survive a real accredited Computer Science degree program. He doesn't know that Computer Science students learn Statistics in their first year as a foundational base requirement in their program in order to tackle some harder and more advanced classes and problems: like differential equations and Scientific programming and numerical analysis and stochastic models...etc

[@ah64Dcoming4U]

CS grads love to dump on the Data guys making 3x more than them 😂 but you are also right 😂😂

[@eshabanaiyar9339]

Stop being salty

[@BrowithStoryCool]

Stats at grad level is far harder than CS, you're a low IQ joke

[@strigoiu13]

it is "preview", not "priview"...

[@petersobhy6987]

Why you choose Tableau not Power bi?

[@chriskondiah741]

For one tableau seamlessly connect to cloud sql engine/storage ie Athena, s3

[@abhi.r8]

Lol what a thumbnail 🤣 python overtook javascript and u are saying don't learn python nice great 👍

[@nazeerahmed2434]

14:35

[@princewillchidiebere3076]

I enjoyed this 😂

[@chriskondiah741]

In my experience the typical analyst has 4 skills, sql,python, bi tool, knowledge of low data to ink ratio, sorry one more, a cloud platform knowledge

[@haydongonzalez-dyer2727]

Nice

[@mohaklondhe]

What's your name?

[@SundasKhalid]

Must be nice to have a very few brain cells

[@mohaklondhe]

@@SundasKhalid yes. That's why I went to see your channel.

[@RawShogun]

@@SundasKhalidthat’s not very nice?

[@goodandcoolboy2011]

😂​@@SundasKhalid

[@Kalu69_]

You are beautiful sundas ❤

[@max_7344]

I thought you just said sundae

[@BRichard312]

"One of my favorite things in tech is working with people!" In the next breath, "I can't stand meetings," (where people are congregated) - what a joke. I think if I were to hire this guy I would have him managing the meeting minutes. He's funny actually - he enjoys getting in deep with stored procedures. Hhahahaha - I have news for you - stored procedures and everything SQL is NOT granular enough in today's tech world to do anything interesting with data. It's quite arrogant that he proclaims to be "Alex the Analyst." No you are Alex an analyst - not the. What arrogance. Alex is wearing a Posit shirt. I wonder how many innovative functions he's created and what the value proposition was with what he developed. The answer folks, if I'm guessing, is this guy hasn't done jackie mcgeee d*78ck with either R or Python, and if he has he SHOULD be talking about it.

[@Devon-Harvey]

lol

[@derrickmedina2796]

Damn bro

[@bitcoingang9743]

you are both poor devs, lying for the algorithm and the ads, pure evil

[@Khalid15325]

Learn prompt engineering, IA, that’s all.

[@userunit1]

You look like Mia Khalifa 😂😂😂😂😂

[@theodrake2394]

This guy clearly just in everything for money

[@SarFirraEdits]

Every human being and insect and even REPTILIANS HUMANOIDS are here for MONNNNEYYY 😅😅

[@Shaxzara]

W Collab

[@SundasKhalid]

Cheers to more fun collabs!!

[@lazybones2317]

135k hardly worth

[@sutofana]

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