what i’ve done so far

here is a catalog of the pertinent courses and activities that i have done thus far:

Wyncode, full-time code bootcamp in Miami

MITx: 6.00.1x Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

MITx: 6.00.2x Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science on edX

in progress:
Microsoft Professional Program: Data Science (edX)
// Microsoft: DAT101x Data Science Orientation
// Microsoft: DAT201x Querying with Transact-SQL

I have also connected with the local DS and ML community in South Florida. This is a valuable part of the process of skill building. Connecting with people creates powerful bonds of community and makes the process fun.