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How I Made It Into My Dream Company in 3 Years. (These Are the Lessons I Learned.)

Álise Otilia Ramírez (they/she)
The Startup

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I made the decision to pursue a career in data at the end of 2017 at my kitchen table in near tears; I was scared to enter a field with such a high barrier-to-entry. Not to mention the statistics showed tech was not a place for me — a first-generation Afro-Latina woman (with a non-traditional background). But, 3 years later, I’ve started as a Senior…

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Álise Otilia Ramírez (they/she)
The Startup

Experienced Data Professional, Blogger & Activist providing advice for transitioning into data careers