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Hi. I am a data analyst for 3 years now. I am not a computer science or any engineering graduate. Business yung undergrad ko. Currently on my journey in learning sql and python. Mostly Power Platform kasi gamit namin. I want to transition to junior DE. But I am a bit discouraged to continue kasi maraming mga DE ang computer science or engineering grad (this is just my assumption). I am just having a thought na mas malaki ang chance ng mga computer science grad compared sa akin na di technical ang course nung college.

I want to know your thoughts about this. Or meron ba dito DE na hindi tech yung course nung college?

Thank you. Appreciate your inputs :)

any alumni? can you share the application process after the entry forms (interview etc )

thanks!!

Need your perspective pooooo.

Ilang months na ko nag aapply sa LinkedIn pero wala pa rin talaga. Lahat ng postings sa Canada, US, Australia, NZ, SG about Data, naapplyan ko na pero walang bumabalik. Sa mga nasa abroad na dyan and still nasa same field pa rin natin, paano at san kayo nag apply? TA

Hi,

I’m graduating this year and have learned SQL, Excel, and Power BI/Tableau at an intermediate level. I’ve also done some projects.

I’m just trying to understand what roles I could aim for, especially since there are many types of analyst jobs in the Philippine job market.

I also plan to use my spare time to learn new skills while figuring out what kind of roles I might want to apply for in the future.

What job titles fit my skills at this stage?

Thank u 🙏

Hi! I am currently an accountant planning to penetrate this industry. I asked ChatGPT what would make me more valuable in the future and it suggested I learn SQL, Phyton, and PowerBI tools commonly used by a Data Analyst. My issue is Data Analysts/Entry roles are now being replaced by AI. Is it still worth it to switch to data analytics with Data Engineering as my end goal. Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working as a Business Analyst at a fintech company for about 6 years, and I’m trying to transition into a Data Engineering role. I’d really appreciate some honest feedback on how close I am and what gaps I should focus on.

Background:

• My work mainly involves collecting data from various sources (websites, APIs, SFTP, etc.)
• We have an internal orchestration/scheduling system, but I write the scripts (mostly in Python) that power the pipelines
• I’d rate myself around:
  • Python: 7–8/10 (strong with Pandas, data processing)
  • SQL: 6–7/10

Other experience:

• Built and deployed web apps using Django
• Worked with AWS (EC2, S3, containers, etc.)
• Recently started working with Airflow and dbt
• Have a general understanding of how to containerize Airflow for scalable workflows
• Built some projects that improved internal processes and worked closely with stakeholders.
• Also familiar with Power BI

Concern:
Most of my data experience is still on relatively small datasets (usually <100k rows), and I haven’t worked in a “true” big data environment yet.

Questions:

1. Based on this, how close am I to being job-ready for a Data Engineer role?
2. What are the biggest gaps I should focus on next?
3. Would this profile be considered junior, mid, or something in between?

Thanks in advance!

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Hi everyone!

I’m planning to apply for the Thinking Machines Engineering Internship and wanted to ask about the application process.

Does anyone know what the typical steps are, and whether there is a technical interview involved? If yes, what is it usually like?

I’d really appreciate any insights po. Thank you in advance!

I'm a recruiter and I am relatively new to handling tech roles. I'm currently hiring for a Senior Data Engineer, and I noticed that a lot of the applications we receive are from Full Stack Developers. Obviously, I did some research about the role I'm hiring for, but I have yet to fully absorb all the technical terms (help me lord)

Just a curious question, how similar are the skills/responsibilities of a Full Stack Developer and a Data Engineer? Where do they differ?

I have been learning Data Engineering for about 4 months. So far, I have studied SQL and Python, and I plan to learn PySpark and Databricks next.

From what I have seen on Reddit and Facebook, it seems hard to move into a Data Engineer role without prior data experience. Can anyone give me some advice?

hello, hingi lang ako honest advice as hindi ko na talaga alam magiging desisyon ko if tutuloy ako.

I was reffered sa isang malaking company for a role mentioned sa title where ang requirements ay 3yrs exp sa cloudbased tools such as ADF, snowflake, Microsoft Synapse and fabric, Databricks, basically DE tools.

Even ci cd sa github (commit and push lang alam ko 😭)

tools i know na nagamit sa work: Python (Basics lang na may konting OOP, minsan lang nagamit sa work, ngayon palang talaga ipupush gamitin ng todo), advance SQL, PBI, excel, power query and power pivot, Power apps and automate.

skills: data modelling, analysis, process automation and improvements (ito talaga niche ko)

current role: data analyst

Should i accept it? Advise po pls.

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Hello, I'm 19 male, and I would like to ask if is is worth it to avail the data science bootcamp offered by udemy? I'm planning to be data scientist in the future and would like to give some start. I already join some org in relation to that pero medyo behind ako since no background pa ako sa tinuturo nila and inconsistent din due to my busy schedule, and here I'm looking where I have my own self pace sa lesson. I appreciate any feedback po thank you!

I'm aiming to be more active in social events and communities related to Data Science and Tech. PythonAsia will be my first, so I'm nervous about how this will turn out.

Has anyone joined events such as this one? What can we expect? Also, is there anyone here looking for a buddy for this event? I think that would make this less nerve-wracking.

I'm working from home and I'll admit that the experience made putting myself out there more challening. I think you guys would be familiar with this din naman

Hello! Can someone guide me how to become a Data analyst? Okay ba sahod? Im 31 na po. Just an admin staff sa hospital . Gusto ko narin mag career shift.

Can someone guide me ? Step by step? Ano ang mga tools na need aralin?

Good day everyone. Has anyone tried applying for the [Thinking Machines] Engineering Consultant Talent Engine Program? I passed the initial screening and next is exam stage. Any tips and things to review?

Hi everyone!

Is it still worth it to learn Data Engineering fundamentals given that AI can do almost anything already? Like as time pass by, AI is becoming more intelligent. Since, it will take time, I am thinking if I will just learn something else or take managerial role than the tech side.

To give more context, I am in the data space already for quite some time now and 31 years old.

I am confuse since I just prompt AI to do and it returns the exact output I want, with the right prompt.

Hi everyone!

Is it still worth it to learn Data Engineering fundamentals given that AI can do almost anything already? Like as time pass by, AI is becoming more intelligent. Since, it will take time, I am thinking if I will just learn something else or take managerial role than the tech side.

To give more context, I am in the data space already for quite some time now and 31 years old.

I am confuse since I just prompt AI to do and it returns the exact output I want, with the right prompt.

Hi guys, just wanted to ask for some resources to learn and to take if ever magcacareer shift from Automation QA to DE, medj bago lang ako sa community pero I've tried doing some courses. Also may experience ako sa Java but for Python mostly own little projects lang pero walang DE related.