The Data Science Mentor

Author(s): Alessandro Romano

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We all had a mentor. Sometimes, it is a parent or just someone who dropped in your life at the right time and gave you the tools to achieve something great you always wanted to achieve. I clearly remember the individuals who shaped me, and helped me to see the paths in front of me more clearly. Then, when I started working as a Data Scientist, I remember being lost at first, overwhelmed with these great problems my company wanted me to solve. I did my best, but the turning point for me was collaborating with seniors (not always from data science) who knew exactly what I was going through, helped me shape my career, and contributed to what I am today. I quickly realized that many lessons couldn’t be learned from books alone. I needed guidance from people and professionals to show me the way. Despite having many tools and technical knowledge, I often felt a lingering sense of being lost.

Over the past year and a half, I have worked as a Data Science mentor. This role is quite broad, as my… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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