Every company has access to lots of data and most are not doing enough to benefit from it. This is why data engineering, data science, and cybersecurity promise a great career.
If you are thinking of a career in data, first understand why. Do not choose data only because there are lots of opportunities. This is a new field and it will keep evolving. You have to be passionate and keep upgrading yourself. Learning Python and Machine Learning will not set you up for life.
But do not be afraid of change. Look at it as an opportunity and not a threat. Remember that those who would not be able to cope with it will lag behind. If you are a lifelong learner, you can climb up quickly.
A data engineer creates organization-wide access to reliable data. Data warehouse engineer, data platform engineer, data infrastructure engineer, analytics engineer, and data architect are some of the roles under data engineering. Data engineers need to learn SQL, Python, ETL, OS, ML, Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, and Cloud and IoT tools.
Data scientists use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from the data that data engineers provide access to. Some of the data scientist roles are a data analyst, business analyst, ML expert, and data researcher. Data scientists need a strong maths and statistics base and knowledge of Python, SQL, R, ML, and AI.
A cybersecurity expert monitors, detects, investigates, analyses, and responds to threats to data. They look for vulnerabilities and plug them. Some of the roles in cybersecurity are information security analyst, security consultant, network security engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and security penetration center, analyst. Cybersecurity experts need to know networking, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, DB, and system administration.
Those who want to become cybersecurity experts should remember that just learning ethical hacking is not enough. You need other skills.
Data-driven jobs are not limited to tech companies. Retail, finance, pharma, health, education, and agriculture sectors, including government departments, need data experts. SBI, for example, is already recruiting data scientists.
Data has no country, so data careers span cultures and languages. Hence, communication skills are important.
Just like data jobs are not limited to tech companies, data careers are not limited to tech students. If you have a passion for data, you can always do courses and change your career path.
Opt for online learning if you are self-driven and cannot take a sabbatical from work. Freshers and those who can take sabbaticals should go for full-time courses as they will give you the opportunity to learn with peers, build networks, and be more hands-on.
Glassdoor data shows that data scientists, data engineers, and cybersecurity experts were in high demand in the US in the past four years. Their average salary was $120,000. This is the trend in India too. So if data is your calling, get ready to ride the tide.
Every company has access to lots of data and most are not doing enough to benefit from it. This is why data engineering, data science, and cybersecurity promise a great career.
If you are thinking of a career in data, first understand why. Do not choose data only because there are lots of opportunities. This is a new field and it will keep evolving. You have to be passionate and keep upgrading yourself. Learning Python and Machine Learning will not set you up for life.
But do not be afraid of change. Look at it as an opportunity and not a threat. Remember that those who would not be able to cope with it will lag behind. If you are a lifelong learner, you can climb up quickly.
A data engineer creates organization-wide access to reliable data. Data warehouse engineer, data platform engineer, data infrastructure engineer, analytics engineer, and data architect are some of the roles under data engineering. Data engineers need to learn SQL, Python, ETL, OS, ML, Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, and Cloud and IoT tools.
Data scientists use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from the data that data engineers provide access to. Some of the data scientist roles are a data analyst, business analyst, ML expert, and data researcher. Data scientists need a strong maths and statistics base and knowledge of Python, SQL, R, ML, and AI.
A cybersecurity expert monitors, detects, investigates, analyses, and responds to threats to data. They look for vulnerabilities and plug them. Some of the roles in cybersecurity are information security analyst, security consultant, network security engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and security penetration center, analyst. Cybersecurity experts need to know networking, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, DB, and system administration.
Those who want to become cybersecurity experts should remember that just learning ethical hacking is not enough. You need other skills.
Data-driven jobs are not limited to tech companies. Retail, finance, pharma, health, education, and agriculture sectors, including government departments, need data experts. SBI, for example, is already recruiting data scientists.
Data has no country, so data careers span cultures and languages. Hence, communication skills are important.
Just like data jobs are not limited to tech companies, data careers are not limited to tech students. If you have a passion for data, you can always do courses and change your career path.
Opt for online learning if you are self-driven and cannot take a sabbatical from work. Freshers and those who can take sabbaticals should go for full-time courses as they will give you the opportunity to learn with peers, build networks, and be more hands-on.
Glassdoor data shows that data scientists, data engineers, and cybersecurity experts were in high demand in the US in the past four years. Their average salary was $120,000. This is the trend in India too. So if data is your calling, get ready to ride the tide.
Dr. Angshu is a Data Science and Strategy leader with 11+ years of rich experience in leading Tech, Media, and Retail companies. He is currently leading Data Science projects at Grab and earlier he has worked for Disney (Star TV), Target, Wipro, and Spice. He is also a Visiting Professor at top IITs, IIMs, etc. He is a P.hD. and MBA from XLRI, and Computer Engineering graduate. He was awarded LinkedIn Spotlight 2019 for being one of the topmost inspiring and engaging leaders.
Mr. Nirupam Sen
Business Head - East Region
Mr. Sen has 20+ years of industry experience and is currently associated with the British Standards Group as Business Head – East. He is the profit center head of BSI in Eastern India, He has extensive know-how in capacity building and auditing of management systems like- Information Security, Business Continuity, Risk Management, and Quality Management
He has experience in certifications of organizations with best practices like ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301 across all industry verticals.
An MBA in Systems by profession, he is also a certified lead auditor in Information Security, IT Service Management, and Quality Management. He also holds an IBM-Advance Certificate in Software Engineering and is currently pursuing his Work Integrated Learning Programme from BITS Pilani.
Memberships of Institutions
Member- Special Interest Group- NASSCOM – for the promotion of Cyber Security Awareness
Member – BCI Forum Kolkata- focussing on Business Continuity in the East
Mr. Charanpreet Singh
Founder and Director
Charanpreet Singh is the Founder and Director of Praxis Business School Foundation.
Charanpreet has been a part of the corporate world for 20 years and has a rich experience in industries like Cryogenics, Steel, International Trade, Consulting and IT with organizations like British Oxygen, Tata Steel, PwC and Hewlett Packard. He established Praxis with the mission to create business leaders equipped to navigate a world increasingly driven by data and technology. The Praxis Data Science program is consistently ranked within the top 3 programs in the country across both analytics magazines and mainstream media.
Charanpreet has taught at the Business School at the University of Iowa and has been a visiting faculty at prominent management institutes like IIM Lucknow, IIM Shillong, IIM Raipur and IIM Udaipur. His areas of academic interest include technology, data science, brand management and communication.
Charanpreet is a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, an MBA from the University of Iowa, USA and a winner of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for Young Managers awarded by the British Government and British Council. He is passionate about quizzing, trekking, music, hockey and golf.
Mr. Sharath Ghosh
Advanced Analytics Manager
Mr. Sharath Ghosh has been part of the data science world for over nine years now. Mr. Ghosh's expertise lies in machine learning, cognitive research, and solutions design. Mr. Ghosh has a degree in biotechnology, an MBA from Praxis, and a data architect certification from MIT.
On the career front, Mr. Ghosh has worked with HP Labs, IBM Watson, Accenture AI, and Kellogg’s. A major part of Mr. Ghosh's job involves designing cognitive and machine learning solutions for clients.
Mr. Ghosh has experience working with clients from across sectors such as retail, FMCG, utilities, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas. Currently, Mr. Ghosh is working as an Advanced Analytics Manager with Abbott EPD Strategy and is currently based out of Switzerland. Mr. Ghosh has traveled and worked across the globe in the US, UK, Spain, and Ireland. For the love of data science and sharing knowledge, Mr. Ghosh was also part of Praxis, Bangalore, and IIDT, Tirupati as adjunct faculty for over three years
Mr. Nirupam Sen
Business Head - East Region
Mr. Sen has 20+ years of industry experience and is currently associated with the British Standards Group as Business Head – East. He is the profit center head of BSI in Eastern India, He has extensive know-how in capacity building and auditing of management systems like- Information Security, Business Continuity, Risk Management, and Quality Management
He has experience in certifications of organizations with best practices like ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301 across all industry verticals.
An MBA in Systems by profession, he is also a certified lead auditor in Information Security, IT Service Management, and Quality Management. He also holds an IBM-Advance Certificate in Software Engineering and is currently pursuing his Work Integrated Learning Programme from BITS Pilani.
Memberships of Institutions
Member- Special Interest Group- NASSCOM – for the promotion of Cyber Security Awareness
Member – BCI Forum Kolkata- focussing on Business Continuity in the East
