Beyond Coding How to Build Skills That Outlast Any Tool (From Data Analyst to AI Lead)
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Dec 24, 2025 Marijn Markus, AI lead at Capgemini with a strong background in data science, shares fascinating insights on building lasting career skills. He emphasizes the importance of learning how to learn, warning against being too dependent on specific tools. Markus explores how innovation often emerges from 'dark' sectors and highlights the value of understanding business problems over simply writing code. Additionally, he discusses forecasting refugee movements using economic indicators and the need to filter truth in the era of deepfakes.
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Data Science Saved Lives Early On
- Marijn Markus described modeling the spread of Ebola and making visuals used on Dutch national news.
- That work helped raise €10.6M and showed him data work can save lives.
Get Ahead By Seeing Trends First
- Marijn argues you should spot trends before the buzzword exists to get ahead.
- He says convincing people to invest early wins over copying others when the term is mainstream.
Build A Unique Skill Combination
- Diversify your background instead of matching the crowd; combine skills to create a unique niche.
- Use domain knowledge (e.g., sociology, criminology) to add value where others only code.