Measure Up Breaking into data science with Leondra Gonzalez
Nov 15, 2023
Leondra Gonzalez, a Senior Data & Applied Scientist at Microsoft, shares advice on breaking into data science, finding mentors, and handling tricky interview questions. She discusses the challenges of diversifying the candidate pool and highlights the importance of problem-solving abilities and growth potential in hiring for data science positions. Gonzalez emphasizes the significance of mentors in analytics, STEM, and tech, and offers tips on how to seek them out in virtual and online communities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Breaking Into the Data Science Space: Education and Background
02:40 • 7min
Discovering the Actuarial Profession Through an Eye-Opening Internship
09:21 • 2min
The Importance of Mentors in Tech
11:27 • 18min
Approaching Data Science Interviews and Hiring
29:51 • 2min
Challenges and Solutions in Hiring for Data Science
32:17 • 23min