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Recent bootcamp grad, Anterra Kennedy, sat down with the Course Report team to discuss how her Metis experience fueled her Data Science career. A former aerospace engineer, Anterra began teaching herself Python and then enrolled in our online Data Science Bootcamp to establish the foundation she needed to start her data science career.
read full storyAs a self-described lifelong learner that’s inspired by scientific and technological advances, it’s no surprise that bootcamp grad Sonali Dasgupta made her way to Metis. With a biotech background and a penchant for running experiments to gain insights for her team, it was only a matter of time before Sonali made the transition to Data Scientist. We recently caught up with Sonali and asked her a few questions regarding her bootcamp experience and a new role at IQVIA.
read full storyWith a passion for research and the healthcare industry, bootcamp graduate Michael Jordan increasingly knew the importance of mastering the tools and concepts of leveraging large data sets. So, after finding out about the Metis Data Science Bootcamp, it was only natural that he decided to join the program to learn the necessary skills to continue driving advancements in the healthcare field.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Andrea Hylant cares deeply about the environment, as her education and career demonstrate. She earned a B.S. in Geology and Environmental Sciences from the University of Michigan before working for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and then a nonprofit focused on helping homeowners adopt solar energy.
read full storyIn a roundabout way, in part via experimental New York theater, bootcamp graduate Thomas Kavanagh made his way to data science. In this post, read his story and find out what he's up to now as a Data Scientist at Alkymi.
read full storyYears before attending the bootcamp and switching to a career in data science, Metis graduate Sami Ahmed was focused on music. He studied film scoring and music business in college and worked as a musician, mostly composing for commercial media. Read how (and why) he made the transition to data science.
read full storyFor much of his career, Leon Rosenstein’s primary working goal has been to stay one step ahead of those seeking to do digital harm. Read how his time in the bootcamp helped him expand and evolve his career trajectory, fuzing his interests in data science and online security.
read full storyThis is Vickie Chan’s second time working at Fitch Ratings, one of the largest credit rating agencies in the United States. The first time exposed her to data science; now, she is a Data Scientist. Read how the bootcamp helped her make the transition.
read full storyIf you’re not hungry already, you’ll probably be ready to eat by the end of this post. Bootcamp graduate Amy Su works as the Sr. Analyst of Product Operations at HelloFresh, a meal kit delivery service known for all-natural, easy-to-prepare recipes. In addition to catching up with her to discuss her role at the data-driven company, we also talked about the joys of working with food-related data all day.
read full storyHaving attended and graduated from the bootcamp at age 18, Vaughn Parker remains our youngest-ever graduate. Read about his bootcamp experience, what he's up to now as a Computer Science and Linguistics student at the University of Illinois, and how he aims to use his career to advance the capabilities of Natural Language Processing (NLP).
read full storyOnce the concept of AI grabbed the attention of bootcamp graduate Alex Smith, she began a self-study regimen. “The more I learned about data science in particular, the more I became convinced not only of its power to solve difficult problems but convinced that I wanted to use this incredible toolset to solve problems that I care about,” she said. Read how she shifted from a career in the humanities to data science and how she utilized a Bootcamp Prep Course to guide her.
read full storyFor Kari Davis, there’s before the bootcamp, and there’s after. A clear demarcation between two paces of professional life – one slower and more bureaucratic, the other fast-paced and constantly changing. Learn how a Metis Bootcamp Prep Course helped her prepare for the bootcamp and then land a new data science job.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Carlie Badder wondered if she’d thrown her career off track by moving cross-country, leaving behind a solid research job. Read how she then found her way to the bootcamp and to a fulfilling career in data science consulting.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Mónica Ramirez was well-positioned when the data science boom hit Colombia, where she was born and raised. Read how her experience in our New York City bootcamp helped further her career at home.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Nathan Maton was a curious child, casually asking unsuspecting science teachers big questions like “what is time?” on the way to field trips. That curiosity led to what he considers his strongest skill: the ability to ask good questions - and he’s not surprised it eventually led to a career in data science.
read full storyIf such a thing as a “traditional path” to data science exists, bootcamp graduate Alexandra Fox didn’t take it. Instead, she forged her own route, complete with the goal of getting a job as a data scientist immediately after graduation. Find out how she did it and what she's up to now.
read full storyConsidering her career path and where she is now, it’s remarkable to think that Tiffany Moeller has never taken a college-level math course. Find out how she went from earning a degree in counseling to finding her way into data science and engineering, all the while finding motivation from the idea of using data for social good.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Jeff Kao knows that we’re living in a time of heightened media distrust – and that’s precisely why he relishes his job in the media. “It's heartening to work at an organization that cares so much about producing excellent work,” he said of the nonprofit news organization ProPublica, where he works as a Computational Journalist.
read full story“Learn, viciously.” That's the advice Metis graduate Leon Johnson gives to those interested in the bootcamp. And he's no stranger to following his own advice when dedicated to professional and academic pursuits. Read his story, which involves a Math degree, being commissioned into the Air Force, a master's degree, the bootcamp, and his current role as Data Scientist.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Laura Chen has always been deeply curious about human behavior. Read how she landed a job that allows her to explore that interest while also working closely with her passions for finance and technology.
read full storyAfter 20+ years of working as a senior-level software engineer for companies like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, Emy Parparita was looking for a change. Read how the bootcamp helped him transition to his current role of Machine Learning Engineer at Quora.
read full storyBootcamp grad Chris Gillespie is a Chicagoan through and through. He got a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern, attended our bootcamp in the city, and now works there as a Sr. Analyst at United Airlines. Read his story, including why he thinks Chicago is a strong market to launch and sustain a data science career.
read full storyNews media has been through a lot of change in the past decade, especially in terms of its forced and jagged transition to digital production. Wang works to boost digital subscriptions at The New York Times as an Analytics Manager on the Consumer Acquisition team.
read full storyIn many ways, the training structure of a bootcamp represents ideal preparation for consulting work, which can change dramatically from project to project and requires a broad range of skills and knowledge, as well as the ability to work with rotating teams and individuals. Read Rankin's story of a transition from academia to data science consulting via the bootcamp. She is also a graduate of the Metis Data Science Bootcamp in Chicago.
read full storyOnce the concept of AI grabbed the attention of bootcamp graduate Alex Smith, she began a self-study regimen. “The more I learned about data science in particular, the more I became convinced not only of its power to solve difficult problems but convinced that I wanted to use this incredible toolset to solve problems that I care about,” she said. Read to find out how she went from the humanities to a career in data science.
read full storyLuther had been on the road for nearly two decades, touring with musical acts like Meat Loaf and Dweezil Zappa, singing and playing saxophone, keyboards, and rhythm guitar to sold-out crowds around the world. But in time, he began to crave a change. Read how he arrived at our Chicago bootcamp and at his current role as a back-end developer for The Perduco Group.
read full storyIn this video interview, hear Metis Seattle graduate Susan Fung tell the story of how she selected Metis vs. academia, plus she shares thoughts on her current role with Liberty Mutual and how the bootcamp helped her prepare for it.
read full storyBootcamp grad Dan Taber is certainly no stranger to data. Prior to landing his current role, he’d already been working with data for more than 15 years in various academic roles spanning science, technology, and policy. But his hard skills had fallen out of date. Enter the bootcamp as a way to bridge the gap between his academic background and industry ambitions.
read full storyKing grew up in Arizona, got a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Wyoming, and now lives and works in Seattle, where they’ve found a home in the bustling data science community as a Data Scientist at Zulily, a growing e-commerce company...
read full storyWhile working as a software engineer at a consulting agency, Sravanthi Ponnana automated computer hardware ordering processes for a project with Microsoft, attempting to identify existing and/or potential loopholes in the ordering system...
read full storyEmily's interest in technology stems from a desire to know and understand how things work, while she’s naturally drawn to creative pursuits, having spent years as the lead vocalist, keyboardist, and bassist for a signed, touring band...
read full storyHe wanted to experience it all – every bit of its nearly 2,200 miles, over hills and mountains, through dense woods, and across multiple state lines. When Alan Schoen took six months to hike the Appalachian Trail, he’d just returned to the United States after 10 years of studying and working abroad...
read full storyNelson Spencer is a Senior Analyst of Data Strategy & Analytics at Major League Soccer’s headquarters in New York City. He’s a soccer fan who grew up playing the sport, and he still plays to this day. Even so, he says the job’s main perk is the data itself...
read full storySince taking a formative environmental science course in high school, Megha Jain has had her sights set on working in environmental policy."It's always been a fascinating area for me because it combines many different fields..." she said.
read full storySelf-driving cars, once only existent in the realm of science fiction, edge closer to reality with each passing day. Data scientists like Galen Ballew, a graduate of the first Metis bootcamp in Chicago, are working day in and day out to make it so.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Kimberley Mitchell, now a Data Analyst at Newsela, always had a significant interest in one crucial pillar of data science – statistics. This propelled her toward degrees in industrial engineering and economics, and into a career that has clear a delineation between before and after the birth of the mainstream internet.
read full storyThis role is different for Andre Gatorano – and that’s a good thing. He’s now a Principal Data Scientist at Capital One, where he enjoys the fruits of the company’s noticeably strong commitment to a comprehensive data strategy.
read full storyMetis graduate Devin Wieker is now a Data Scientist at Facebook’s Bay Area headquarters, where he’s focused specifically on Messenger growth and where he soaks in the highly technical work and environment.
read full storyAs a Neural Engineering Ph. D candidate, Michael Palazzolo designed a virtual reality video game for primates. The data he collected was used to construct statistical models that charted the relationship between arm movement and vision to brain activity.
read full storySameh shares his story with the hope to inspire other clinicians-in-training to seriously consider the value of a data science education in their lifelong medical endeavors.
read full storyBefore he’d even heard of data science, Andy Sherman-Ash was employing the powers of artificial intelligence in his career as a professional poker player. He taught himself how to code by crafting a neural network-based poker AI that used the machine learning software Weka.
read full storyMarcus Carney’s career has spanned many different roles. After serving as an Airborne Infantryman in the United States Army, he started school at Ohio University to earn a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance. He then kicked off a career...
read full storyThe road to a career in data science is often unpaved and unpredictable. For Metis alumna Jessica Cox, it started with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and led to her current role as Data Scientist at Elsevier Labs, a scientific publishing company.
read full storyChicago native Michael Lai is a lifelong basketball fan (he grew up adoring the Michael Jordan-led Bulls) with a passion for programming, data, and analytics. He recently got a job as a Data Scientist for the Philadelphia 76ers and considers working for an NBA organization a dream come true.
read full storyLike many Metis alumni, Max Farago came from a career quite different from data science. He worked for nearly four years as a lawyer – even running his own practice – and is now a Data Engineer at PreciseTarget, where he’s one of two people with a data background at the retail-oriented startup.
read full storyMetis graduate Jamie Fradkin's work as a Data Scientist at BuzzFeed is applied to optimizing viral posts that you’ve probably read and shared hundreds (or more) times.
read full story"Data science doesn't mean a thing if it's not communicated effectively," according to Nathan Cheever. We agree, and we're excited to see Nathan putting that belief into professional practice as a Data Visualization Engineer at Ancestry.
read full storyJaclyn Weiser graduated from our bootcamp in July 2015, after which she joined ZeroFOX as a Senior Data Scientist. In this Q&A, she talks her time at the social media cybersecurity startup, her experiences at Metis, and more. (Since this article was written, she's moved on to new, exciting roles in data science.)
read full storyHow does the weather affect your food-ordering patterns? As a Data Scientist at Grubhub, Metis bootcamp alumnus Yong Cho works on figuring out the daily impact of weather on the business.
read full storyBootcamp graduate Alison Cossette came to Metis with 10 years of healthcare experience and a desire to integrate that with rigorous data science training. At the time of this Q&A, she was a Senior Analyst in Center for Healthcare Management at the University of Vermont Medical Center, working on data projects that directly impact patients' healthcare. (She's since moved on to new, exciting roles in data science).
read full storyEmily is now a Data Scientist at music streaming giant Spotify, where she works on the Creator Products Insights Team. Her daily work aligns with her interest in the creative music process from start to finish.
read full storyLooking to transition out of her career in trade finance, Jessica Freaner came across Metis and was drawn to the program based on the involvement of Datascope Analytics. The Chicago-based data science consulting firm was instrumental in developing the bootcamp curriculum...
read full storyAfter graduating with a degree in International Relations from Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla in Mexico, Lorena served as a Peace Corps volunteer for three years in Togo and South Africa, where she was focused on developing...
read full storyDuring a conversation with a former colleague, Lillian Tong had an 'aha' moment. As they discussed machine learning and how it could be applied to the work being done at their company, she felt a surge of interest and engagement that she hadn’t experienced in regards to any of her previous work...
read full story"The class was an excellent introduction to this topic, and I now feel so much more prepared to continue learning about data science on my own."
Laura Pederson
"The Beginner Python and Math for Data Science course was instrumental in preparing me for the Metis Bootcamp Application. I was able to improve my Python skills and brush up on my math fundamentals, which ultimately enabled me to get accepted and successfully complete the Bootcamp."
Carolina Gomez
"The Intro to Data Science class provides a great overview on Data Science topics. The instructor clearly explains the main points and always takes extra mileage to help us to understand the issue whether in the class or after hours via group chat."
Linda Fu
"This course gave me a good idea of what I will be working with and what I will be doing as a data scientist. The instructor was very good and very patient. Between the use of the Jupyter Notebooks and the recorded sessions, the course has given me a breadcrumb trail to complete the mastery of each topic covered after the course is finished...I'm glad I found METIS!"
Michael Reekie
"The instructor’s enthusiasm and ability to explain complex topics made this a great introduction to the fundamentals of data science and Python programming. This course helped prepare me for the Metis Data Science Bootcamp, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain a better understanding of concepts taught throughout the bootcamp."
Renkoh Kato