In this episode of The Data & AI Podcast Rockbornes Amy Foster is joined by data leaders Manca Vitorino, Caroline Zimmerman and Harleen Thethy to give their expertise and experiences regarding transitioning into the data industry from a non-STEM background. They discuss a variety of topics, from the biggest challenges they faced initially, to tips for any non-STEM grads looking to get into the industry.
Intro 00:00-01:32
What inspired you to start a career in data 01:32-08:40
Were there challenges for you transitioning into data 08:40-16:35
How did you go about learning the technical aspect 16:35-22:40
What are your responsibilities as a leader in data? What are the fields in data one can focus on? 22:40-31:22
What is a fun fact you found in the data industry that changed your life? 31:22-35:22
Most challenging bit of your career to date? 35:22-40:55
Any tips to overcome imposter syndrome? 40:55-45:00
How do you think employers/data industry could encourage more people from a non STEM background to join the industry? 45:00-50:33
Any advice for a non STEM grad looking to get into data? 50:33-53:27
Wrapping up 53:27-54:06
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