Published inTowards Data Science·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Got My First Job in Data Analytics With No Prior Full-Time ExperienceIt’s never too late to learn & unlearn for that bookmarked job! — Hi, I am Rashi, a Data Analyst at a health insurance company based out of Chicago, and here’s a story of securing my first job and other offers with no prior full-time work experience. In the ever-expanding technological world of today, new job roles are posted each day on company…Data Science5 min readData Science5 min read
Aug 3Member-onlyFive Challenges I Face Using Generative AI As A Data AnalystIf there’s one thing creating hype in 2023, it’s Generative AI — Heard the word ChatGPT or Bard or Generative AI? Generative AI is THE talk wherever you go — in conferences, happy hours, school reunions, your favorite morning podcast, startup conventions…you get the point. …Data6 min readData6 min read
Published inTowards Data Science·Jul 18Member-onlyHow To Translate Data Into Actionable Business InsightsYour Data is Only Half the Story — In the rapidly expanding world of today, there is ample demand for professionals that can translate data for the business — analyze data and create recommendations for the business to take action from. It is all about taking that extra step to make data palatable for the business. Data is…Data6 min readData6 min read
Published inTowards Data Science·Jul 7Member-onlyPeople Analytics Is The New Big Thing & Here’s Why You Should Know About ItAll about Data & Analytics on people at work — People Analytics can be defined as a process of working with HR data and translating that into data-driven actionable insights to improve the way business is done. People Analytics (aka talent analytics or worforce analytics) is a deeply data-driven, evidence-based stream of data analytics where professionals are tasked with using…Data5 min readData5 min read
Published inTowards Data Science·Jun 5Member-onlyA Step-By-Step Guide To Becoming A Successful Data Analytics ConsultantIt is always a good idea to learn new in the data landscape — Data is THE word of the decade and organizations are agile to translate data for the business and invest in “data-driven decision making”. With the insights data has to offer, organizations are constantly looking to leverage whatever makes the business grow. At every step, the business wants to trust professionals…Data Analytics5 min readData Analytics5 min read
Published inTowards Data Science·May 5Member-onlyWhat I Am Doing to Stay Relevant as a Data AnalystHow to navigate career growth in a competitive professional market — The world of technology and data is ever-growing and so is the need and demand for data professionals. Data-related jobs are at the forefront of career websites. …Data Analysis7 min readData Analysis7 min read
Published inTowards Data Science·Mar 15Member-onlyHow To Create High-Performance Data Products?Because the right data product can boost a company’s revenue and offer a competitive advantage and that future is extremely lucrative! — In the rapidly expanding data landscape of today, data & analytics drive a company’s value, mission, and vision. Data is the cornerstone of strategy, planning, risks, process improvements, governance, and more under the sun. …Data4 min readData4 min read
Published inTowards Data Science·Feb 27Member-onlyData Buzzwords You Need To Know in 2023 — Part IIData terms you’re likely to come across this year & what they mean — Back in early Jan, I wrote about 13 Data Buzzwords You Need To Know In 2023 with TDS Editors. I resisted typing a 15-minute long read then to include 23 buzzwords for 2023 and yet, I knew I had to write about those 10 buzzwords soon! Through comments on that…Data Analytics7 min readData Analytics7 min read
Jan 29Member-only10 Lessons I’ve Learned Working as a Healthcare Data AnalystThe motto is — learn, explore, experience, and share — Hi! I am Rashi and I work as a Data Analytics & Reporting Consultant with a leading health insurance company based out of Chicago. …Data Science7 min readData Science7 min read
Published inDataSeries·Jan 18Member-only10 Cutting-Edge Data Careers To Consider In 2023Non-traditional data careers to boom in the new year — 10 years ago, who would have thought, in 2023, there will be millions of people in the workforce working on data science & analytics? I read in a report that there are more than 85,000 open jobs worldwide at end of 2022 that are seeking data analytics skills. …Data Science6 min readData Science6 min read
