Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST

148: How This High School Drop Out Became a $500k Data Analyst (Sundas Khalid)

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Feb 18, 2025
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Sundas Khalid
Sundas Khalid, an Analytics Lead at Google and a high school dropout, shares her incredible journey from adversity to success in the data field. She offers pivotal advice on breaking into the industry and highlights the importance of self-directed learning. Sundas dives into financial literacy, teaching listeners how it empowers career growth. She emphasizes the necessity of salary negotiation skills, sharing strategies that can lead to significant long-term financial benefits, particularly for women in tech.
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ANECDOTE

Sundas's Unlikely Journey to Google

  • Sundas Khalid, a high school dropout and immigrant, became an Analytics Lead at Google.
  • She credits trying new things, like an unexpected internship at Amazon, for her success.
ADVICE

Embrace the Unknown and Keep Learning

  • Pursue opportunities even without a clear passion, eventually, clarity will emerge.
  • Be open to trying new roles and learning new things, as Sundas did with data engineering.
ADVICE

Networking and Communication are Key

  • Attend networking events, even if they feel awkward, to discover hidden opportunities.
  • Clear communication is crucial for career advancement.
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