How I Turned My Computer Science PhD into a Data Science Career

My Inspiring Journey

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Are you a current or aspiring PhD student specially in computer science or data science?

If so, let me share my journey and achievements that led me to a successful career in data science. In this blog post, I’ll highlight my accomplishments, including:

• Landing a job with a salary that surpasses the industry average just after my PhD.
• Securing a full-time job as a Data Scientist during my PhD.
• Completing two paid internships during my PhD studies.

Sound interesting?

So, how I achieve this?

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Planning

During the second year of my PhD, I started planning my future career.

With a background in teaching, I was determined to explore opportunities in research or industry.

However, showcasing my skills to the industry proved challenging at first.

I researched the career paths of computer science PhD graduates and was surprised by the limited options available.