My Journey from Engineering to Data Science

Today I want to share my story of transitioning from Electrical Engineering to Data Science.

The Beginning

During my B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Mar Baselios College, I was always fascinated by problem-solving and analytical thinking. But it wasn't until I encountered data analysis in a project that I realized my true passion.

The Turning Point

I discovered that the mathematical and analytical skills I developed in engineering were perfectly suited for data science. The ability to:

Break down complex problems systematically
Apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios
Think critically about solutions
Work with numbers and patterns

These skills translated beautifully into the world of data science.

What I'm Learning Now

Currently pursuing my MSc in Data Science & AI at the University of Liverpool, I'm diving deep into:

Machine Learning: Building predictive models and understanding algorithms
Statistical Analysis: Applying probability and statistics to data problems
Python Programming: Writing clean, efficient code for data analysis
Data Visualization: Turning complex data into clear insights

My First Projects

I've already completed several projects that showcase my growing skills:

Customer Churn Prediction - Achieved 84% F1-score identifying at-risk customers
Airbnb Price Prediction - Built a model with 87% accuracy
Sentiment Analysis - Classified 50,000+ movie reviews with 89% accuracy

What's Next

I'm excited to continue learning, building projects, and eventually working on real-world data problems that make a difference. My engineering background gives me a unique perspective, and I'm eager to see where this journey takes me.

If you're also considering a transition into data science, my advice is: Start building projects now. There's no better way to learn than by doing.

Connect With Me

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Thanks for reading! This is the first of many posts documenting my data science journey.