What it’s like to work in tech and how you can break into it | Akanksha Malik - EP41

Today on the show we have Akanksha Malik.

Akanksha is a Data and AI Consultant, a Microsoft AI MVP and an international speaker. She is also the founder of the platform Paths Uncovered, aimed at showcasing untraditional pathways into technology and helping people thrive in their tech careers. She is currently the network director of Women Who Code Melbourne and advisory board member for Kaleida, a career growth platform.

On the episode, you'll hear about:

• What life is actually like working as a data scientist and what Akanksha likes about it.
• We break down in detail exactly what sort of salaries you can expect working in this field and how they can grow over time.
• Why Akansha decided to take a job offer that meant moving to the other side of the world.
• You'll get advice from Akansha on how to figure out if working in tech is something you'd enjoy, aswell as her top tips for how to actually make the move inton tech.
• You'll also hear a bit about Akansha's personal journey. How she ended up burning out last year, what she did to recover from that and her tips for making sure to avoid burnout in your own life.

Check out Akanksha's Podcast, Paths Uncovered.

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