“I used to be so disconnected from the domain of Data Science, that when I heard about Python (programming language), for the first time, I thought the instructors were referring to snakes”, in a conversation with OdinSchool, OdinGrad Nidhi Kulkarni from Hyderabad ruminates.
Nipun Gupta from Bhopal had a very fulfilling career as a professor. But, over the course of time, he realized that to be at the forefront of the advancements in the industry and to stay a viable candidate in the job market, one needs to upskill and reskill. Nipun decided to beat his career stagnation with a career in Data Science.
Data Science is one of the highest-paying jobs in the world and a top choice for professionals who make career switches. As for Shilpa Ingole, a professor with a decade-long experience, her lack of industry experience was a significant hurdle that stood in the way of her career aspirations. Despite having a Master's degree in Information and Technology, she wasn't confident about pursuing a career in Data Science.
Naga Lakshmi Pothuguntla, from Andhra Pradesh, had an 11-year career gap when she discovered the huge demand for Data Science professionals in India. With just 7 months of experience as a Junior Software Engineer, this mother of two had several challenges to tackle before she could become a Data Science professional.
Dr. Drakshayani Desai had more than a decade of experience as a research guide when she stumbled upon an unexpected career impasse. With a Ph.D. in Image Processing and extensive experience as a professor, she had established a very successful career in academia. But, to keep up with the rapidly-changing demands of the industry, she made an ever-so-daunting decision to switch to a career in Data Science in her forties. And so she did. Drakshayani is currently employed at Prolifics, a leading...
“When I decided to make a career change from Mechanical Engineering to Data Science, I knew it was going to be difficult and that there would be challenges along the way. However, in the long run, it is one of the most rewarding things I have accomplished for myself and my career. My career transition led to a 140% salary growth!"
“As a full-time mother, it hadn't occurred to me that I could have a sense of purpose outside my household. Though it was entirely fulfilling to nurture my child and see him grow up, I did not work for 6 years. If I hadn’t shown the tenacity to relaunch my career, I might still have been a full-time mother with a degree.”
On January 29, 2022, Durga Prasanna Devi received her first-ever job offer letter from Capgemini, one of the largest global players in digital transformation, technology, and engineering services. Prasanna’s first job is not just another corporate job, it is more of a family affair - ‘the very first corporate job in the family’.
