Unlocking the World of Data Science Without a Technical Background
Embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of data science with me, Claudia Ng, and discover how I transitioned from a non-technical role to becoming a data scientist, all without a PhD in mathematics. Let’s dive into my transformative experience that started with a crisis alert.
It all began when a PagerDuty alert jolted me into action on a mundane Monday morning. Loan approval rates had doubled overnight, sending my heart racing. As a risk analyst managing a lending portfolio, the stakes were high.
Determined to unravel the mysterious surge in approvals, I delved deep into the data, writing SQL queries, analyzing patterns in Python, and hunting for anomalies. Amidst the chaos, I unearthed a simple timezone error that caused the model deviation.
This pivotal moment not only averted a potential disaster but also catapulted me into a new trajectory. It marked the beginning of my evolution from a data analyst to a seasoned data scientist.