There lies a big challenge among engineering students to pick the right field of specialization and build a successful career within the same. Once you understand the core area of interest, upskilling in the same with a relevant course could be a key to unlock your dream career. Here’s how Debashis did it.
What is your professional background?
I completed my graduation in Civil Engineering from Royal School of Engineering & Technology. After graduation, I worked for 3 months in National Highway project and Gammon India Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati. Then, I moved to Bangalore to pursue the course in Data Science Engineering. Currently, I am working with Indegene as a Data Analyst.
How did you develop an interest in Data Science and How did you choose GL?
I wanted to pursue graduation in Computer Science Engineering but could not as there was no scope for IT in Assam. Based on the available opportunities, I took a course in Civil Engineering. While working during my internship, I realised that I have a passion for Analytics. So I moved from Assam to Bangalore and took some certification courses from Coursera. Meanwhile, I was looking for Data Science courses and got to know BABI is the No.1 course in India for Analytics. Since the only full-time course was of DSE and it was designed for Freshers like me, I took this course.
How was the overall experience with Great Learning?
It was a very nice experience. Before joining the course, I checked the curriculum and found it was very extensive. DSE is a 5-month program and I believe GL did justice in delivering the basics and in-depth understanding. The faculty members were industry experts and they spent a good amount of time with almost all topics. The management was very supportive and the placement assistance was excellent. From CV reviews to Mock interviews, everything made the students really comfortable and industry-ready.
How was your experience at the interview with Indegene?
I got to participate in the placement drives of 6 companies. I got to interview with 3 companies, namely, Kargil Solutions, Evive, and Indegene. With Indegene, there were 2 interview sessions; 1st was a Case Study and 2nd was a Technical Round where they tested me with my basic ML concepts. After the interviews, they offered me the role of Data Analyst.
Coming from a non-programming background, how easy was it for you to understand the course?
The course is designed with the first week dedicated to Python. Initially, it was a bit tough but then eventually things got easier as we got acquainted with it. The course and the curriculum are very well designed keeping the diversity of the batch in mind.
Any advice for our future aspirants?
My father always quoted me with “Patience and Perseverance always pay”. Along with it, working hard, being focused, and believing in oneself will help anyone achieve the best out of the program. I will suggest them to practice more and participate in a lot of competitions.
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