Interested in a career in data science?

By Rohan Dixit, Kelly Chu, Jas Singh, Tong Zhang Short read • 1 March 2023

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As data science and artificial intelligence continues to break new grounds, the need for data scientists continues to grow stronger and stronger by the minute. But what does a career in data science look? And more important, how do you get there?

In this episode, Tong Zhang speaks with Kelly Chu President of the UNSW Actuarial Society and Rohan Dixit, Data Science Executive, Quantium to discuss their careers in data science across the different career stages.

In this episode they share:

Parallels between actuarial science and data science
Ways to explore data science pathways as a student
Insights from working within the data science sector

The conversation is followed by an exclusive interview with Jas Singh, Senior Recruiter for SKL who shares insights on the top skills and traits employers are looking for. Listen to "Interested in a career in data science?" on Spreaker.

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About the authors

Rohan Dixit

Rohan is an Executive at Quantium, having joined as a graduate 13 years ago. He has worked with clients in the General Insurance, Banking and Retail industries, in Australia and USA. He is currently focused on the Retail sector and helps clients with two core questions: what to sell and at what price. He loves his job because of the amazing team he works with, and the fast paced, practical nature of Retail. He has a wonderful family who provide plenty of fun and balance outside of work. He is originally from Pune (India) and spent 10 years in Kenya prior to moving to Sydney during high school. Despite being fluent at one point, he has now forgotten all his Swahili.

Kelly Chu

Kelly is an Analyst at Finity. She recently graduated from UNSW under the Actuarial Studies Co-op Program where she was the 2022 UNSW Actuarial Society (ASOC) President.

Jas Singh

Jas Singh is the founder and managing director of SKL Executive, a specialised recruitment and search firm delivering high-quality services to the actuarial profession. As a qualified actuary (FIAA) with over a decade of experience in Australia and the UK, Jas leveraged his extensive technical knowledge to found SKL in 2013.

Tong Zhang

Tong is an actuarial analyst from PwC Melbourne and also a member of the Young Data Analytics Working Group. She has experience in solving complex problems in retail and superannuation industry using her analytical and actuarial skills. She also loves to contribute to the team by sharing her ideas or insights from amazing people with a variety of backgrounds through podcasts.

Interested in a career in data science?

As data science and artificial intelligence continues to break new grounds, the need for data scientists continues to grow stronger and stronger by the minute. But what does a career in data science look? And more important, how do you get there?

About the authors

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