Career Building Tips From A Senior Data Scientist At Amazon
Meet a data scientist whose early interests in machine learning led him to a career fighting fraud and training algorithms at Amazon.
Interview: Amazon Sr. Applied Scientist (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence)
Everyone in tech is talking about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. But what do they really mean? I interviewed Theo, Sr. Applied Scientist at Amazon, to understand how we got into the field, what he does day to day and how to break into the field. Below are the questions I asked. Hope this helps!
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1. Tell me about yourself 00:10
2. How did you get into this field? 01:37
3. Interview process for Applied Scientists? 04:26
4. What do you do as a Sr. Applied Scientist? 07:24
5. What do you like the most/least about your role? 12:14
6. Advice for those who want to break into this field 16:04
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Amazon Recruiter Shares His 21 Resume Writing Tips and Advice | Amazon News
Writing a resume can be a daunting task, but this Amazon recruiter is here to help! Here are his 21 personal tips to help you craft your resume. Get ahead of the game and open up the door to lots of other opportunities. Whether looking for that first job or switching careers, we’ve got your back.
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The Harsh Reality of Being a Data Scientist
Data Scientist is a great role to be in but it comes with its cons. In this video, we are discussing the unglamorous side of data science. Did any of the things mentioned resonate with your experience?
My Self-Taught Data Science Journey: https://youtu.be/34r9OwjysDM
How I Would Learn Data Science in 2022: https://youtu.be/65yXoFc5stI
Why is Data Science Job Search Hard? https://youtu.be/fc6ZQX46Kz8
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I’m Sundas. I’m a self-taught data scientist from a non-tech background, currently at a FAANG company. I have been in the industry for over 8 years spread across two big tech companies. On this channel, I share tips for people interested in entering data science with the goal to democratize knowledge and make complicated topics digestible for everyone. All opinions are mine!
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Data Scientist Interview Tips & Career Advice (Uber, ex-Amazon)
Chatting data science interviews and career with Eva, a data scientist @Uber, formerly Amazon.
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0:25 How did you become a data scientist?
1:00 What does interview process look like?
1:45 What are some common data science questions?
3:12 What’s the best way to prepare for an interview?
4:22 What’s something you should start learning on your first job?
4:44 What should you learn from your mentor?
5:55 Any tips or advice for people trying to break into the data science industry?
6:30 How to get a job with just a bachelors degree?
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