Almost a Data Scientist

I have been leading teams even before I graduated college! Yeah, no kidding.  I was about to go into my 2nd year when COVID-19 came, which is also when I had my accident. And, if you read my previous post, that is also when I got serious about what I wanted to do with my life.  Well, I got so serious that I started leading teams while in my 3rd year itself! My father, being a victim of early-bossism himself, showed a little remorse and wanted me to work under guidance for a little more. But, being the kid that I still am, it was a dream too good to give up!  It was not too long before I started to understand my father's feelings and why he felt it was too early for me. Leading a team means that you always have to be careful, presentable, available and most difficult of all, serious while making decisions. This does not end here, and in addition, you always have to " know"  when your stakeholders have questions or when your team is struggling with some technology and ...

It is 2025 already, and I know that I am a little too late to the party. But I do not care since I want to do it for myself and this blog is never meant to be found! Hi, I am Anchit, I am 24 and I am almost a data scientist. This is the first time in years that I am writing something for myself! Even though I have spent the better part of my previous 5 years reading and learning about AI & Data Science concepts, I am not even close to becoming an expert. Hence the name, Almost a Data Scientist . But, recently, when my AI team (I lead AI at Joget) was recognised globally by reputed analysts, I finally gathered the courage and motivation to write.  I have always wanted to write. In fact, I loved to write. And no, I am not talking about the typical "completing homework" kind of writing. In fact, I have always been famous in my school for never maintaining a complete notebook. Back when I was in 8th grade, I started writing a novel story... which eventually remained inco...