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Najdorf:
If you don't mind sharing more info, what online platform did you use to find the jobs?

Indeed
LinkedIn
Referral from friends

Just a piece of what I forgot to push in my previous thread on chronicles of how I transitioned to data.
I understand some new comers may be asking what’s the salary range that should be quoted during an interview.
So I will be using myself as an example. I would also want experienced data gurus to chip in their range.
I started on 165k as net as my 1st data job. Fully remote.. then 225k then 290k to 400k
Now >= 500k
However these increments were due to efforts and years of experience.
Inputs are welcomed.

Good morning everyone.
It’s been a long time since I commented but hope you all are doing great.
Been trying to share stories of my highs and lows.
1. My highs
2. Resigning my job last year august
3. Started another job Immediately after resigning
4. Losing over 5.5 ETH …..didn’t even mention $100DOT
5. Started a new challenge on blockchain

Just wondering where I can post this under a section, jobs, diary or here ?

I’ve also heard some good testimonies how some have gotten jobs and internships.. I know it’s not easy but we are all gonna make it.

Best regards to everyone

jackcanfield:
@ Ejiod What type of mathematic do one need to learn apart from Algebra, Calculus and Matrices


Can you be kind to show a learning modules and what the learning curve would be for each modules.





Thank you

Matrix and statistics

Tenshades:
Hello Boss,

I've gone through the thread from A - Z and I must confess you are doing a seriously great job.

I have few questions as a newbie:

- When you're supplied with raw (unclean) data by clients or organizations, how do you know what you're to do after seeing/ getting the data?

- How do you spot errors in large datasets for cleaning purpose?

- I observed some Data Analysts are using Excel for Data Visualizations (Dashboards). Does this mean Excel can override PowerBI or Tableau in Viz aspects?

- As a Pro, how long does a Data Analysis job take to reach final presentation?

Regarding unclean data: mostly when I get data that is dirty. Mostly I check the format of each column. If something is off I will then have to use python/pandas to clean.
However I make use excel sometimes in cleaning the data with wildcards. You can have trailing white spaces or punctuations that could skew your data but you need to understand the data and what it’s needed from the data before you apply those data cleaning features.
2. How do I spot errors? You can use power query editor built on powerBi but I mostly make use of pandas_profiling to check this.
3. Excel can be used for visualization but can never be as powerBi or Tableau. The latter is the king of business intelligence.

Utonwanne:
Hello guys;
Please I need your help...

So I ordered HP Folio 9470; 8G RAM; 500GB

I was delivered with 4G RAM; 300GB; Corei5

My question now is if this Laptop can conveniently run all these Apps for Data Science?

For local environment when it comes to deep computation No sir.
You can always run some stuffs with the machine.
However you can always run your computation on cloud. There’s Azure or AWS or google Colab . The previous(Azure) is way better.

I understand being mentioned here.
The truth here is that decision to move in to a field can be relative.
I started as a web developer because I already knew it wasn’t easy to just start a role as a data scientist or analyst then. My aim then was get funds that will keep me going. Back then it was extremely easy to land a web developer role even if it’s small JS, CSS and html compared to data role. However during those periods data analyst or science role were few with few individuals. Compare that to now. My advice will be to learn basics of web dev before moving to data role. The reason being that you have funds to survive while learning data.
However if advising anyone on software, I will ask the person to narrow it down to blockchain technology because that’s the future and we are already in it.
For Nigerian space, there are always software role for any newbies coming to tech compared to data.
If your focus is abroad then data science/analytics is for you.
Another big disadvantage with software dev is the growth prospect. You don’t partake in management decisions which someone in data has that edge.
To me, data is integral but software is eating it

Most importantly is the feeling of loneliness.
Some neighbors may think you are doing fraud.
Social interaction gone
Mostly trying to make friends online
Sincerely as there are negative parts to WFH. it saves a lot of funds compared to physical environment.
Thing is that we are already migrating to virtual reality

MaxCray:
Ejiod... Please you are needed here

Will respond to this sir.
Let me enjoy this new year

Season greetings everyone. This Christmas is kinda boring. Had to play some video games today to the keep brain active.
To cut this boring story short, I will be hosting a clubhouse session tomorrow by 6pm.
You can ask me any question as I will be eager to answer all. I understand some Entusiast or new comers are confused on either taking data science/analytics against software/app development. This will be be addressed too. The link to room is below here.
https://www.clubhouse.com/join/just-data-defi/99sS0Jec/PQ19q28b

Lasisieniola77:
No, i have not. Any reason please

Sincerely it would be waste of fund. Was there like 8yrs ago and I’m extremely certain what they will bring to you can easily be sourced right from the internet.
We are already in a digital age. For IT related it’s practice and practice that makes better improvement. Go through the 1st to 5th pages of this thread

[quote author=mdan post=108738159][/quote]This may strain your energy.
I believe you can if you put in the focus. But to be sincere it’s never gonna be an easy journey.
This boils down to time management

Lasisieniola77:
I am also in the same dilemma and i need the reviews too. I am also considering APTECH

Hope you haven’t paid…

From stats. Most Nigerian ladies have at least 2 dudes they are dating. Same thing I discovered from my current gf. And they are very good at lies.. only few are honest

planetuzor:
Hello Ejiod.. Will like to contact your privately. Do you have a whatsapp or Telegram acct?

My Telegram is @ejiod

QueTeddy:
Most Nigerian schools don't have school emails.

This is why I will always rate Nigerian schools low!!. They should be ashamed despite all funds yielded to them. You are right. Back then I never had school mail but recently some schools do have mail. I’m sure of unilag recently and definitely private schools

Sincerely this is a hot topic!!!!

Forgot to mention. For anyone trying to dive deep into using Tableau but tucked with the public version that is limited. There is work around this.
Currently, Tableau gives out professional versions to students for free. We all know the professional version is $850 but as a student whether masters or undergraduate you get it free.
Make use of this link and fill it out.
https://www.tableau.com/university-students

You must use your student email!

ednut1:
there are helicopter tours to base camp. As a black man me i no dey o

Na this one I de find.
Thanks a zillion

ednut1:
It will cost you like 40k usd to try and climb. To get to the base camp is a 14 days trek which will cost you over 5k when you include flight there. Nothing fun here for a typical Nigerian . Why not try kilimanjaro

That’s damn expensive!. Was thinking of a chopper hovering rather than climbing

My plan this year was to check out Mount Everest but with this Covid issues. I had to lay low till the dust is settled. Just curious here . Has anyone tried this adventure before.

Lot of changes have been happening within this industry. Both on my end and within tech space. Will update you all on this changes.
Thinking of creating a thread. Let me know your suggestions ladies and gentlemen

LadeeE:
Please which site can you suggest for excel training? Thanks for all you are doing here.

Hmmmmm it depends.
YouTube now is the best university right now.
My advice is to click on the search bar and type “ Excel for beginners “ you will get tones of good classes there.

Konquest:
@Ejiod
Deep insights!

What did you study at the
MSc and Phd levels?

Nice thread.

Cheers.

Apologies on late response. Was scrolling and saw this.
MSc was Cell Biology &Genetics with specialty in bioinformatics.
PhD ….. nahhhhh
If I’m to advise anyone now! Never run any masters of science or Art or Engineering. Just take a professional masters..
MBA!!!!!!! or any professional masters. Or focus on professional certification