Starting a Career in Data Science | Massimiliano Ungheretti | Beyond Coding Podcast #142

Massi shares his insight and experience in field of Data Science and AI. We discuss how the field has evolved and how you can distinguish yourself, build up your network and grow as fast as possible. If you're just starting out as a data scientist, or in the tech field, this episode is for you! Connect with Massimiliano Ungheretti: https://linkedin.com/in/massimilianoungheretti OUTLINE 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:25 - The habit of taking daily walks 00:02:08 - Smokers at work 00:03:33 - Catching baddies at ING 00:06:26 - Being in over your head 00:09:24 - Finding Comfort as a Data Scientist 00:13:22 - What Massi is doing with GenAI at TomTom 00:15:05 - Finding fulfillment in outcomes 00:18:16 - Asking for feedback 00:19:06 - How have Data Science has evolved 00:23:02 - Data Scientist and. other data roles 00:25:20 - Qualifying as Data Scientist 00:26:18 - From meetups to a first Data Science job 00:29:53 - How to distinguish yourself as Data Scientist 00:33:18 - What to put in your portfolio 00:35:21 - Data Science interviews 00:37:57 - Handling rejection from technical interviews 00:41:17 - How to grow as fast as possible 00:46:08 - Feedback that has stuck with Massi 00:47:49 - Way of working as Data Scientists 00:52:28 - Experimenting and managing expectations #DataScience #Technology #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with fireside chats on tech, entrepreneurship and career journeys. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, self-improvement and entrepreneurship. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/