I'm currently a process engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor and my role focuses heavily on data analysis/failure investigations. The current atmosphere at work is toxic and I'm working on getting out ASAP! I have some experience with Python from Uni (but that was 4 years ago) and am looking to move out of the semiconductor industry and into a pure Data Science role. Currently I'm grinding away at improving my Python/ML/data science skills but am curious about: What kind of job can I realistically expect to obtain (role, employer)? TC in Austin area for my experience/role I'm seeking? What topics of Data Science should I be spending most of my time on to get the quickest door out of this place? 4 YOE, STEM B.S., TC95, Austin
I think you can do it. My advice is to make a data science resume that frames your experience in that light. Don't have more than one bullet point for unrelated shit that you did (even if that unrelated shit was actually 80% of the job). I bet you can get entry level data science roles at smaller companies, or maybe something like technical business analyst at a place like Indeed. Good luck..
Thanks for the feedback and affirmation! I know a big part of it will be how I advertise myself. Going for a smaller company is probably the best way for me to get hands on experience to really improve my skills.
Looking to do the same in the Bay Area. Man I hate semiconductor companies so much D; haven’t yet gotten any interview though. Let’s keep in touch and let me know if you have any success finding a spot
Did you successfully make the jump?
Unlikely that you'll be considered for a DS role straight away. Git gud with SQL and get a Data Analyst position, work alongside their DS guys, ask for some ML tasks over time, build your resume and make a switch in 12-18 months.
Yeah, the more I dig into it the more I'm realizing that a switch straight to a DS role is currently unrealistic. Right now my focus is really on using Python for DS by taking courses through DataCamp. They offer a lot of SQL courses as well but I was going to move onto that after I feel very comfortable with Python. Would you recommend that I switch my focus?
Yes at this stage SQL is way more important. It's likely they won't ask you any regular coding questions at all.