From Non-IT to Data Science: Bakul’s Inspiring Journey of Transformation

Have you ever had that moment when life throws you a curveball and you’re left wondering, ‘What now?’

That’s exactly where Bakul Verma found herself after her father met with an accident, leaving him bedridden for a significant period of time.

When her world turned upside down, Bakul was just a postgraduate student with a deep love for the natural world who was all set to dive into the world of biotechnology. But life had other plans for her and her family. As the eldest child, Bakul suddenly found herself needing to shoulder the financial responsibilities of the household.

Weighed down by the new responsibilities, she started tutoring high school kids in Science and Math online. It is during this stage of her life that she stumbled upon something that would change her life and career forever: Data Science.

During her research about this new and emerging field, she realized something fascinating – her background in biotech wasn’t so different from data science after all. Both involved crunching numbers and finding patterns.

Armed with determination, Bakul enrolled in OdinSchool’s Data Science Course. From data visualization to analysis, the Data Science Course covered the most in-demand skills from scratch, helping her make a smooth transition from her field. Sure, it was very challenging. Each new concept was like solving a puzzle, but Bakul was a woman with a will of steel.

How did OdinSchool help?

There is no shortage of new-age careers in India. But are there highly-skilled professionals to take over the reins and fill these roles? Unfortunately not. OdinSchool, an upskilling organization based in Hyderabad, was founded to solve this very problem of talent shortage in the country.

“We are on a mission to transform careers through upskilling, ensuring that our learners are ready to contribute from day one,” says Vijay Pasupulati, the CEO of OdinSchool.

OdinSchool leverages a structured, module-based methodology and a very hands-on pedagogy that allows learners to immerse themselves in an outcome-based learning environment. Learners engage in 10+ Data Science projects to ensure that their theoretical knowledge translates to practical skills in fast-paced work environments.

Learners at OdinSchool acquire the most sought-after skills through an industry-vetted curriculum, live online instructor-led classes, real-world projects, project presentation guidance, labs for hands-on training, and live doubt clarification sessions. But they don’t stop at technical training!

Once the technical training comes to an end, learners are also given holistic career training sessions to help them become true industry assets who are then connected with relevant career opportunities. OdinSchool has helped transform the careers of so many, from professionals who had career gaps as long as 16 years to people who wanted to switch to Data Science from unrelated fields.

Fast forward to today; Bakul is now a Power BI Developer at FIA Global. How she went from studying cells under a microscope to analyzing data like a pro is a success story that will inspire any data science aspirant! She also proves that a non-IT background is never a hindrance to switching to the field of data science.

It’s never too late to change direction in your career. Life might throw you curveballs, but with passion, hard work, and the right training and resources, you can always emerge successful.

So, whether you’re from a non-IT background skeptical about a career switch or a professional looking to simply upskill and upgrade, remember Bakul’s story. Who knows? Your unexpected journey might just lead you to your dream career!

Ready to rewrite your very own career story? The world of possibilities is waiting for you. Why not take that first step today?