Polymers to Data Science | ft Pashupati Gupta (IITR 2020) | Chapo Ep 05

In this insightful episode of Chapo, join us as we delve into the journey of Pashupati Gupta, a dear friend and fellow batchmate from IIT Roorkee. Pashupati shares his transition from studying polymers to becoming a skilled data science engineer at American Express. We reminisce about our campus days, discuss the intricacies of his job role, and reflect on the challenges and successes of preparing for IIT JEE.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:16 Skills required
3:05 Effect of AI on tech jobs
5:40 Job switch
7:54 Polymers to tech journey
16:28 Tech internship
19:38 Does degree matter in tech industry
22:02 How to utilise 4 years
25:49 Jee preparation
34:03 Was the journey worth it

Whether you're curious about life at IITs, navigating career shifts, or are passionate about the world of data science, this episode offers a candid and enriching conversation that you won't want to miss!

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