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

Поділитися
Вставка

КОМЕНТАРІ • 121

  • @SundasKhalid
    @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +35

    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
      @Ipsy_06 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @sinan_islam
      @sinan_islam 28 днів тому

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

    • @sinan_islam
      @sinan_islam 28 днів тому +1

      سُنْدُس

  • @AlexTheAnalyst
    @AlexTheAnalyst Місяць тому +249

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

    • @SundasKhalid
      @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +11

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

    • @Darkwolf9280
      @Darkwolf9280 Місяць тому +11

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

    • @SundasKhalid
      @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +7

      Yayyy hope you enjoyed the conversation!!

    • @fatmanurJS
      @fatmanurJS Місяць тому +3

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

    • @mohammedatabo7285
      @mohammedatabo7285 Місяць тому +4

      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
    @ik5441 8 днів тому +5

    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.

    • @biloo2007
      @biloo2007 2 години тому

      You must be very honest on your CV and probably lack in talk to talk walk to walk

  • @Ci_the_analyst
    @Ci_the_analyst Місяць тому +17

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

  • @serendipitywaves8768
    @serendipitywaves8768 Місяць тому +14

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

  • @emmadokyi1331
    @emmadokyi1331 Місяць тому +15

    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

  • @alexandrucoman1082
    @alexandrucoman1082 3 дні тому +5

    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

  • @yuvrajsidhu2611
    @yuvrajsidhu2611 Місяць тому +10

    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
      @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +3

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

  • @Hashtag__Taco
    @Hashtag__Taco Місяць тому +4

    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
    @DANNYEL20122 Місяць тому +11

    He made me confident in SQL.

    • @jamieparker6465
      @jamieparker6465 23 дні тому +2

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

  • @5dsparrow679
    @5dsparrow679 5 днів тому +4

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

  • @zeeshanahmed3291
    @zeeshanahmed3291 9 днів тому

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

  • @AliColak
    @AliColak 19 днів тому +4

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

    • @max_7344
      @max_7344 16 днів тому

      What’s wrong with marketing

  • @stavrosxakis7360
    @stavrosxakis7360 День тому

    Very interesting conversation. Thank you for sharing!

  • @chacmool2581
    @chacmool2581 Місяць тому +6

    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
      @osaidpro3991 5 днів тому

      What kind of maths you really need in DS?

  • @knw-seeker6836
    @knw-seeker6836 14 днів тому

    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
    @chrisallos Місяць тому

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

  • @tylermears2671
    @tylermears2671 28 днів тому +1

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

  • @hammadmir8769
    @hammadmir8769 21 день тому +1

    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
    @roryl5942 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @NilimaPradhan-us9se
    @NilimaPradhan-us9se 4 дні тому +1

    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++.

  • @byronjava3542
    @byronjava3542 Місяць тому

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

  • @foland2619
    @foland2619 Місяць тому

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

  • @ZMSQLDATACorner-k3h
    @ZMSQLDATACorner-k3h 5 днів тому

    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...

  • @obtbe
    @obtbe 18 днів тому

    Alex's story is truly inspiring.

  • @fiudad
    @fiudad Місяць тому

    Great to see both oh you in one video!!

  • @rrralph1
    @rrralph1 17 днів тому

    More long form content like this would be awesome!

  • @pluto_dp
    @pluto_dp 24 дні тому

    Great insights, thank you for the video

  • @BuenasKiara
    @BuenasKiara Місяць тому

    Inspiring. Thank you to you both! ♥

  • @infobusiness2317
    @infobusiness2317 21 день тому

    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
    @BLUSHPOUT Місяць тому +7

    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
      @SarFirraEdits Місяць тому

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

  • @munchingmogul
    @munchingmogul Місяць тому +1

    Ahh you have Alex on your show !!

  • @user-mh5dp8uv3u
    @user-mh5dp8uv3u 7 днів тому

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

  • @Old3nough
    @Old3nough 20 днів тому +1

    Im surprised that Analyst Builder wasn't a sponsor lol

  • @jyotirmoybairagya4776
    @jyotirmoybairagya4776 21 день тому

    I love it ❤❤ this conversation

  • @HoussamSib
    @HoussamSib Місяць тому +1

    Great vid

  • @joe_hoeller_chicago
    @joe_hoeller_chicago 15 днів тому

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

  • @Mahmood.Khokhar
    @Mahmood.Khokhar Місяць тому +3

    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
      @rahulsaxena8217 27 днів тому +3

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

    • @shefali567
      @shefali567 21 день тому +1

      Consistency over being born smart

  • @_the_ordinary_
    @_the_ordinary_ Місяць тому +2

    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
      @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +1

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

    • @_the_ordinary_
      @_the_ordinary_ Місяць тому

      @@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
    @alexandre8869 25 днів тому +1

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

  • @timshaq520
    @timshaq520 21 день тому +1

    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
      @tranceformeeer 2 дні тому +1

      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
    @ARather42 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @jorgerodriguezcastillo3887
      @jorgerodriguezcastillo3887 Місяць тому

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

  • @osmanmuneer2226
    @osmanmuneer2226 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @tjalerkon3680
    @tjalerkon3680 Місяць тому +1

    I thought something like dont learn but live with it

  • @victoriancu4409
    @victoriancu4409 Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @sumeetprof1836
    @sumeetprof1836 Годину тому +1

    Nowadays mantra is don’t learn anything go do farming . Farming will be last thing AI will touch 😂

  • @rora5363
    @rora5363 23 дні тому

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

  • @matt_milack
    @matt_milack Місяць тому +6

    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
      @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +2

      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
      @matt_milack Місяць тому +1

      @@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
      @lizzybennet5726 Місяць тому +1

      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
      @NoDrizzy630 Місяць тому

      Dude that’s really low!

    • @matt_milack
      @matt_milack Місяць тому

      @@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
    @ahmedswahdan Місяць тому

    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
      @titan6421 Місяць тому +2

      It's never too late

  • @HelloThere-xs8ss
    @HelloThere-xs8ss 9 днів тому

    "priview" just bothers me.

  • @551223
    @551223 5 днів тому

    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
    @makeiteasy9723 22 дні тому

    analystbuilder

  • @saktibiswal6445
    @saktibiswal6445 Місяць тому +3

    Roadmap 14:37

  • @MJ-cf9nl
    @MJ-cf9nl 20 днів тому +4

    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
      @ah64Dcoming4U 7 днів тому +1

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

    • @eshabanaiyar9339
      @eshabanaiyar9339 6 днів тому +2

      Stop being salty

    • @BrowithStoryCool
      @BrowithStoryCool День тому

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

  • @strigoiu13
    @strigoiu13 Місяць тому

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

  • @petersobhy6987
    @petersobhy6987 26 днів тому

    Why you choose Tableau not Power bi?

    • @chriskondiah741
      @chriskondiah741 7 днів тому

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

  • @abhi.r8
    @abhi.r8 22 дні тому +1

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

  • @nazeerahmed2434
    @nazeerahmed2434 Місяць тому +1

    14:35

  • @princewillchidiebere3076
    @princewillchidiebere3076 21 день тому

    I enjoyed this 😂

  • @chriskondiah741
    @chriskondiah741 7 днів тому

    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
    @haydongonzalez-dyer2727 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @mohaklondhe
    @mohaklondhe Місяць тому +1

    What's your name?

    • @SundasKhalid
      @SundasKhalid  Місяць тому +3

      Must be nice to have a very few brain cells

    • @mohaklondhe
      @mohaklondhe Місяць тому +2

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

    • @RawShogun
      @RawShogun Місяць тому

      @@SundasKhalidthat’s not very nice?

    • @goodandcoolboy2011
      @goodandcoolboy2011 23 дні тому

      😂​@@SundasKhalid

  • @Kalu69_
    @Kalu69_ 22 дні тому +1

    You are beautiful sundas ❤

    • @max_7344
      @max_7344 16 днів тому

      I thought you just said sundae

  • @BRichard312
    @BRichard312 29 днів тому

    "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.

  • @bitcoingang9743
    @bitcoingang9743 24 дні тому

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

  • @Khalid15325
    @Khalid15325 10 днів тому

    Learn prompt engineering, IA, that’s all.

  • @userunit1
    @userunit1 13 днів тому

    You look like Mia Khalifa 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @theodrake2394
    @theodrake2394 Місяць тому

    This guy clearly just in everything for money

    • @SarFirraEdits
      @SarFirraEdits Місяць тому +4

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

  • @Shaxzara
    @Shaxzara Місяць тому +1

    W Collab

  • @lazybones2317
    @lazybones2317 3 дні тому

    135k hardly worth

  • @sutofana
    @sutofana Місяць тому +1

    🫀🫀🫀🫀🫀🫀🫀🫀