If you’re looking for up-and-comers in the data space, then you should definitely be following Mars Huynh!

Mars has been a community stand-out for the Maven team for a while now; as a newcomer to data, they have exhibited a deep passion for learning and commendable transparency on LinkedIn throughout the process.

From sharing their project work to actively engaging with the online community and providing insight into their unique experiences, Mars has contributed tremendous value to the conversation around data analytics and inclusivity.

So when they landed a new role as a Sr. Data Analyst with Loblaw Companies Ltd shortly after enrolling in our part-time data analyst bootcamp, we knew we wanted to share their story!

We immediately sat down with Mars to discuss the journey, from developing their data skills to getting hired.

Check out the highlights below, where Mars talks about:

• Pivoting their career: from Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant to Senior Analyst

• Breaking into data analytics without a traditional computer science or business degree

• How they leveraged project work and their Maven Showcase portfolio to get hired

• The value they found in Maven Analytics courses and the data community

  
  

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