Analytical Voyages #2: Insights from Anshu Trivedi

Welcome to another post in our series “Analytical Voyages” on Data Science Journeys, where we delve into the experiences and insights of professionals who have carved their paths in the field of data science. In this edition, we had the privilege of conversing with Anshu Trivedi, a Data Scientist at BharatPe, a leading fintech company in India. Her journey from a novice in digital image processing to a mid-level Data Scientist at Accenture and finally to her current role at BharatPe is both inspiring and enlightening.

Key Highlights of the Interview

1. Keep Learning: Anshu suggests always being ready to learn new things in the fast-changing data science field. She emphasizes the need to explore new AI concepts and expand your skill set to stay up-to-date.

2. Explore Broadly: For newcomers, Anshu recommends exploring various areas within data science instead of focusing on one niche early on. She suggests using platforms like Coursera and Udacity to learn the basics.

3. Soft Skills Matter: Anshu highlights the importance of soft skills like good communication and teamwork. These skills are essential for working well with others and advancing in your career.

4. Understand the Business: Moving up in data science also requires understanding the business side of things. Anshu notes that having business knowledge helps in creating useful machine-learning projects and contributing to the company's goals.

5. Exciting Areas to Focus: Anshu finds Natural Language Processing (NLP) and data engineering as promising areas in data science. These fields offer great opportunities for growth and innovation.

These tips offer a straightforward guide for data professionals aiming to grow and succeed in their careers.

Detailed interview excerpts are below for a full read.

Can you describe your career journey in data, from your initial role to your current position? What were the key milestones in your career progression?