#38 The Journey of Vijay Ravi
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Vijay, Data Engineer at LiveIntent, shares insights from his diverse educational and professional journey. His experiences span studies in Bahrain and India, followed by a Master's in Business Analytics in the USA. Throughout his career, Vijay explored various roles and discovered a passion for Data Engineering and generative AI.
Listen to the full episode and learn about his inspiring journey!
Here is Vijay's Instagram: vijayxtech
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00:00 - Introduction
03:11 - Educational background
04:06 - Internship experience
05:38 - Let's automate everything
08:13 - Challenges faced
10:16 - Decision to pursue further studies in the US
11:11 - Admission hurdles
13:00 - Insights from his Master's program in the US
13:38 - Job search during the COVID pandemic
14:27 - Impact of the study environment
16:18 - Progress post-studies
20:17 - Job search tips
22:58 - His online content
24:22 - Importance of certifications
26:57 - First job in the US as a Data Analyst/Data Engineer
27:45 - Early career challenges
29:32 - Transition to current role
30:33 - Current job responsibilities
32:20 - Ongoing challenges
33:52 - Future plans
35:18 - Evolution from data science to data engineering, AI, and fact-checking
38:38 - Thoughts on AI’s potential impact on jobs
42:33 - Guidance on entering Data Engineering
43:51 - Advice
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