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How I Learned Looker in Just 1 Week
Grow in Data Science

How I Learned Looker in Just 1 Week

Looker for beginners: From creating your first dashboard to becoming a proficient LookML Developer

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jan 2, 2023 • 7 min read
How Can an Aspiring Data Scientist Find and Work on Real-World Projects?
Beginner's Guide

How Can an Aspiring Data Scientist Find and Work on Real-World Projects?

I've done some courses online; what next?

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Dec 6, 2022 • 6 min read
Want to Break into Data Science? Start Here.
Beginner's Guide

Want to Break into Data Science? Start Here.

A complete data science roadmap for beginners (updated for 2023)

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Nov 11, 2022 • 27 min read
Advanced EDA Made Simple Using Pandas Profiling
Hands-on Tutorial

Advanced EDA Made Simple Using Pandas Profiling

Pandas Profiling was always my goto-secret tool to understand the data and uncover meaningful insights, in a few minutes, under a few lines of code. Whenever I was given a new dataset, I would generate a profiling report first and inspect the data. Only then would I start my exploratory

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Sep 2, 2022 • 6 min read
4 Lessons I’ve Learned Crossing 10K Followers across Platforms as a Writer
Side Hustling

4 Lessons I’ve Learned Crossing 10K Followers across Platforms as a Writer

#4 Run away from viral articles.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 31, 2022 • 5 min read
Andrew Ng’s 5 Crucial Mindset-shifts for Transitioning Into the Industry From Academia
Career Advice

Andrew Ng’s 5 Crucial Mindset-shifts for Transitioning Into the Industry From Academia

It doesn’t have to be confusing or hard if you listen to the experts

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 25, 2022 • 4 min read
The Skills You Need to Tackle Data Science Interviews as A Fresher
Career Advice

The Skills You Need to Tackle Data Science Interviews as A Fresher

A realistic view of skills interviewers expect from you and how you can achieve them

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Apr 18, 2022 • 4 min read
A Corporate Job Could Give You a Stronger Career Launch in Data Science
Career Advice

A Corporate Job Could Give You a Stronger Career Launch in Data Science

From someone who hated corporates for long

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Apr 14, 2022 • 4 min read
Myth-Busting: 3 Things You Don’t Need to Break into the Data Science Industry
Career Advice

Myth-Busting: 3 Things You Don’t Need to Break into the Data Science Industry

And what you need instead

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jan 5, 2022 • 5 min read
How to Be an Encouraging Supervisor for Your Data Science Intern
Grow in Data Science

How to Be an Encouraging Supervisor for Your Data Science Intern

7 actionable steps that can benefit your team and the intern

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Sep 22, 2021 • 6 min read
How to Cultivate a Professional Mindset to Succeed As a Creator
Side Hustling

How to Cultivate a Professional Mindset to Succeed As a Creator

You can either be an Amateur or a Pro — the choice is yours.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Sep 14, 2021 • 5 min read
You Don’t Need a Master’s Degree to Break into Data Science
Career Advice

You Don’t Need a Master’s Degree to Break into Data Science

Let’s settle this once and for all

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 28, 2021 • 4 min read
Statistics for Data Science: How to Learn Just Enough in Weeks
Beginner's Guide

Statistics for Data Science: How to Learn Just Enough in Weeks

A few weeks of learning can help you stand out from the crowd in the long run

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 23, 2021 • 3 min read
Sorry, You Can’t Stand Out in Your First Year of Learning Data Science
Career Advice

Sorry, You Can’t Stand Out in Your First Year of Learning Data Science

And that’s OK. Here’s how to stand out eventually.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 21, 2021 • 4 min read
The 5-Figure Writing Routine: How I Write Consistently Even with a Full-Time Job
Side Hustling

The 5-Figure Writing Routine: How I Write Consistently Even with a Full-Time Job

No, you don’t have to quit your 9–5 to do what you love.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 19, 2021 • 8 min read
A Day in the Life of a Part-time Writer (and a Full-time Data Scientist)
Side Hustling

A Day in the Life of a Part-time Writer (and a Full-time Data Scientist)

No, you don’t have to quit your job to do what you love.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Aug 3, 2021 • 10 min read
The First Book You Need to Succeed as an Aspiring Data Scientist
Beginner's Guide

The First Book You Need to Succeed as an Aspiring Data Scientist

Spoiler: No prerequisites, but Joel will take you from zero to a hero.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jul 19, 2021 • 4 min read
The Only Book You Need to Ace Advanced Machine Learning Strategy
Beginner's Guide

The Only Book You Need to Ace Advanced Machine Learning Strategy

Spoiler: It’s an Andrew Ng masterpiece and is free.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jul 7, 2021 • 4 min read
Read This If You’re Thinking of Switching into Data Science from Your Existing Career
Career Advice

Read This If You’re Thinking of Switching into Data Science from Your Existing Career

You‘ve got something valuable we don’t.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jun 29, 2021 • 5 min read
Read This If You’re Considering a Career in Cloud Computing
Career Advice

Read This If You’re Considering a Career in Cloud Computing

A complete career guide covering the roles and responsibilities, technical skills, general salary range, and relevant certifications

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jun 28, 2021 • 6 min read
The 3 Must-Read Data Science Books for Absolute Beginners
Beginner's Guide

The 3 Must-Read Data Science Books for Absolute Beginners

“I’m overwhelmed with all the resources available; what should I do?”

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jun 26, 2021 • 5 min read
How I Went From Being a Confused Undergrad to an Experienced ML Engineer
Learning Experience

How I Went From Being a Confused Undergrad to an Experienced ML Engineer

It’s time to hear some of my personal stories. You up for it?

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jun 19, 2021 • 8 min read
The 4 Must-Learn Data Science Courses for Absolute Beginners
Beginner's Guide

The 4 Must-Learn Data Science Courses for Absolute Beginners

“I’m overwhelmed with all the resources available; what should I do?”

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan Jun 14, 2021 • 4 min read
The Machine Learning Workflow Explained (and How You Can Practice It Now)
Grow in Data Science

The Machine Learning Workflow Explained (and How You Can Practice It Now)

The 3 components, including the one that most ML curriculums leave out

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan May 30, 2021 • 6 min read
How I Completed the Data Scientist Nanodegree in 30 Days
Beginner's Guide

How I Completed the Data Scientist Nanodegree in 30 Days

I didn’t need the recommended 4 months of access even while working full-time.

  • Arunn Thevapalan
Arunn Thevapalan May 26, 2021 • 5 min read
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