Category: Data Science & Business Analytics Reviews

As documented by Shruti

I wanted to upskill through the Professional certificate in Data Science with Generative AI course from Simplilearn and ended up successfully changing my career domains and gaining an additional 90% salary increase!

My Career Journey So Far

I started my career in 2017, working as an Analyst at Capgemini. After working for 3+ years there, I decided to upskill myself in the field of Business Analytics. While pursuing the course, I got placed in HCL as a Consultant. As I explored the field, I developed an interest in Data Science and AI. I decided to advance my knowledge and switch my career. I opted for the Professional Certificate in Data Science and Generative AI course on the recommendation of my husband, who took one of the courses from Simplilearn. 

The Challenge

After working for a few years as an Analyst, I wanted to switch my career domain toward Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. My husband took a course from Simplilearn earlier, and as he liked the overall course structure and experts it provides, he recommended I take the course to upskill myself. 

As documented by Mohammed Al Msued

I pursued Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate in Data Analytics and Generative AI Program, as I wanted to upskill, and I ended up gaining appreciation from my seniors and was given new projects to work on!

My Career Journey So Far

I got a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from King Faisal University in 2015. After that, I started working as an SAP HCM Consultant at Al Muhaidib Group. Over the years, I gained professional experience in enhancing an organisation, making processes more efficient, and solving problems effectively. I have professional knowledge and experience in ARB systems, development, implementation, user support, and practice.

At present, I am a Senior Application Specialist at the Saudi Industrial Development Fund – SIDF. I am a corporate department head and develop and implement extensive projects.

The Challenge

My main objectives behind searching for courses in data analysis were growth and excellence, and earning a better position or job. If I upskilled, I would have the chance to assist in newer projects. As I was working full-time, I needed online courses with flexible timings to learn at my own pace.

As documented by Nitin Kusare

Sometimes in life, you get stuck and complacent, which often happens when working. Once we enter a comfort zone, we are reluctant to leave it. This is what happened to me; I was comfortable working in my job until I realized that it no longer made me happy. That’s when I decided to actually upskill and change my career.

The Journey

I graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai and pursued an MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Finance and Operations in 2018. With a working experience of 10+ years, I am currently working as a Project Manager- Data Science & Analytics at EXL. My work experience has revolved around as a Techno-Commercial Project Manager with 10+ years working in the MEP Project Management industry. 

I am skilled in Planning & Procurement, Design, Techno-commercial activities, Financial Analysis, Subcontractors’ Billing Reconciliation Processes, and Senior Management Communications. After working for years in the Construction Project management domain. 

After working for almost 9 years in the Project Management Construction domain, I realized that it’s a hectic job. I couldn’t maintain a work-life balance, so I researched and decided to shift to the Data Science domain. During my MBA, I also learned statistics and analytics, so I wanted to utilize those skills and transition in my career.

The Simplilearn Course

 I opted for the Data Scientist Masters Program from Simplilearn to upskill myself. Moreover, I also Simplilearn’s Artificial Intelligence Engineer Master’s Program and studied both courses simultaneously. 

The course from Simplilearn was an excellent platform for me to develop my knowledge from scratch, especially coming from a non-IT industry professional. After completing the course, I developed an excellent knowledge and understanding of the Data Science domain.

As documented by Raja Panchal

A gap in your resume is never a good sign, at least that’s what we’ve always been told. However, this time a gap in my resume actually helped me start my journey towards my dream career. Here’s where it all started.

The Journey:

After finishing college in 2017 as a Mechanical Engineer, I worked as an intern at a Machine manufacturing company, after which I got a job offer as a Jr. Design Engineer at a service-based company in Vadodara, Gujarat. After working there for 1.5 years, I shifted into the sales field, where I worked as a Sales Engineer for 1.5 years. However, sadly, due to a back injury, I had to quit and focus on my health.

After I decided to get back in the field, I got a job offer as a Business Development Executive. My joining date was supposed to be April 1st, 2020; however, due to the pandemic, it got pushed to mid-August. Even then, I worked in a remote capacity, which was quite tricky. I also could not attend my treatment and physical therapy sessions, which were put on hold due to the pandemic. 

The Simplilearn Course

While I was still recovering from my injury and I was stuck at home due to the pandemic, I decided to better myself. I had already shifted my professions three times, and this time I wanted to commit to something and work on developing my career. My dream had always been to become a sports analyst, specifically a football analyst. So, a career in Data Analytics seemed natural. 

I already had coding skills due to my engineering background and business skills due to a business development job. However, I needed to learn the basics of data analytics. My friend suggested that I do a course from Simplilearn. I went through the website and course brochures, and they looked promising. So I started the Professional Certificate in Data Analytics and Generative AI delivered by Simplilearn. 

I loved the fact you can choose your own pace of learning. Since I already knew how to code, I completed all the material in only 4 months, whereas in a traditional course, I would have had to follow their curriculum for at least a year. I even got the opportunity to start doing freelance jobs in the data analytics field.

As documented by Samira Hosseini

I was born and raised in Iran, earned my bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Malaysia, and now am a director and research professor at the Tecnológico de Monterrey University in Mexico. My wide travels, education, and training brought me to a prestigious position leading a team of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) experts. Our university team is training more than 11,000 faculty nationwide in AI and ML research.

However, my ­­­education background is founded in physics, chemistry, and medicine. As a physicist and chemist, I have worked in chemical engineering, and I am actively developing bio-sensors for the early diagnosis of infectious diseases. 

Our team is active in the educational field, but I believe that raising my understanding of AI and ML would give me the confidence to be a more successful leader. I resolved to learn AI and ML skills.

I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Data Science Program. I found that the knowledge and discipline the course offers provide an excellent interface between what my team does, which is in the education field, and what I can do in the healthcare and medicine fields. It is empowering to be able to guide my team and express my opinion. 

My education with Simplilearn thus far has been rewarding, and I have especially enjoyed working with my ML instructor, Mr. Amit. This experience has inspired me to start and edit an international journal on AI and ML.

The Value of Upskilling 

The knowledge I gained from the Program is a game-changer for me. I wanted to learn statistics and the types of analysis we can perform with data-generated insights.

Also, in my area of education, there is a considerable emphasis on upskilling the workforce to remain job-relevant. We are writing a lot of thought leadership materials and articles highlighting the importance of upskilling. I am even involved in a project with many Inter-American development organizations, where they commission us to upskill the southern part of Mexico.

Using Time Management 

Finding the time to study was a big challenge for me, but I managed somehow. This last semester, I had to adjust by taking weekend classes. I look forward to completing the final stage of the course, which is Tableau, Power BI, and the capstone project.

As documented by Busola Oyelade

Working in the public health sector, I deal with data daily. I am originally from Nigeria, where I started my career, but when I came to Canada, I found that the work environment and how they manage data are slightly different. Naturally, I wanted to fit in and be current with the field’s latest trends, so I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Data Analyst Master’s Program. I also believed it would help me improve at my job.

I found that Simplilearn’s course helped me understand data better, and I have been able to streamline my work in terms of data visualization. These days, there are so many different tools available, and I learned Tableau, Python, R, and other tools and have started using them at my job. 

I’m also using my new knowledge and skills to find new opportunities. I have landed several job interviews since I put my new data analyst certification on my LinkedIn profile. It is all because of Simplilearn’s online course, and I hope to have a better job soon. 

Manage Data Better 

Data is everywhere, and it is vital to make informed decisions, especially in the public health sector. When I started working in the Malaria Consortium as a monitoring and evaluation officer in 2017, it was my first experience dealing with data where I had to collect, read, and analyze data daily. 

I have been working with the Nova Scotia Health Authority for one year as an administrative assistant to the research director. My work involves dealing with and analyzing data shared with policymakers.

As documented by Phani Kumar

Excerpt: My dream career took an unexpected turn when I was forced to take a break for 2 years. However, upskilling helped me re-start my career and even get a 60% in my new job! Life can be unpredictable, and that can bring about job uncertainty. However, with upskilling, you can ensure that even if you have a gap in your resume, you can easily keep up with the latest tools and technologies. This can help you get an edge in the job market.

The Journey

I graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 2008. Right out of college, I got the fantastic opportunity to join Capgemini as an Associate Consultant. After 3 years of working with Capgemini, I got the chance to work with Syndicate Bank as a Probationary Assistant Manager for a year. Deciding on further studies, I did an Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from CEA, Hungary. Post-MBA, I started working with Randstad as a Consultant on deputation to JPMC. 

Two years into my dream career, I met with an accident that required me to quit my job and focus on my health. This resulted in a 2 year gap in my resume, and I felt like I had lost touch with the current technology market. This is why I chose to upskill to stay updated with the latest technology and trends.

The Simplilearn Course

Simplilearn was my first choice because I had taken a course with Simplilearn. I did a CBAP course at Simplilearn from the recommended trainers list on the IIBA website. My past experience was great, so I continued to pursue Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s Program.

My experience with Simplilearn was thoughtful and appreciative. I liked the flexibility of OSL, re-registration of Live classes, and Projects that were associated. Also, the support team’s assistance was excellent. The course had different levels of project toughness and Capstone project training.

As documented by Shubham Sharma

Sometimes, you can get yourself a full education in a particular field, only to find that it doesn’t quite align with the current job market. Demands for different professionals fluctuate, and things like economic downturns, advances that replace existing technologies, and even global pandemics can alter the job landscape at any moment. We live in an increasingly tech-dependent world, and it was that realization that motivated me to enroll in Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s program to better my career prospects.

But before we get into how I became upskilled in the data science field, let me tell you where I started from.

A Little Information About Me

I’ve lived all my life in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, and completed my undergrad studies in Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in 2018. I followed this up with a postgraduate study in Mathematics in 2020, at the same university.

My Challenge: Upskilling with Tech-Based Knowledge

Upon completing my post-grad studies in 2020, I discovered that COVID-19 had brought about a scarcity in the job market involving statistics and mathematics. It was very difficult for me to get a job in my specialty fields, so I concluded that my best course of action was to upskill myself.

I felt that upskilling would improve me in such a way that my previous domain knowledge would give me an extra edge, and also ease my transition into a different domain. Bear in mind, that I was approaching this effort from a completely non-technical background, which as you can imagine, added another layer of complexity to my plan. I needed to find a way to not only upskill but also overcome my lack of a technical background. Lucky for me, I found Simplilearn.

How Simplilearn Helped Me Attain My Goal

I signed up for Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s program with the expectations of a solid upskilling experience. I chose Simplilearn because it’s the world’s number one online bootcamp for upskilling. I have also been following Simplilearn for quite a long time, and I was impressed with the vastness of the course curriculum. The course helped me get the relevant industry skills and knowledge I needed to thrive in today’s tech-heavy job marketplace. In fact, Simplilearn gave me the full range of skills, everything from the basics to the advanced levels. The Simplilearn experience was awesome. I especially enjoyed the live classes and virtual labs. I also greatly appreciated the support team’s on-demand assistance. Additionally, I found that Simplilearn’s faculty is experienced and possesses great knowledge in their respective fields.

During my upskilling training, I did some internships in the appropriate domain with the Sparks Foundation and with EzeRx Health Tech Pvt Ltd. Internships are great at not only helping you learn more about your relevant field but also enable you to take the skills and knowledge you just learned and apply them to an actual “real world” job environment.