Ep6: How Military Training Prepared a Career in Data Science

In this episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast, we sit down with Nirmal Budhathoki, a senior data scientist at Microsoft, to uncover his fascinating journey from a small town in Nepal, to joining the military in the US, to leading impactful machine learning and data science projects in Big Tech. Nirmal shares how his unique career path, including his time in the military, shaped his approach to tackling complex data science problems, such as anomaly detection and machine learning applications in cybersecurity. We explore key topics like: - Nirmal’s unconventional career path - Lessons from his time in the military - Approaching complex data problems - Insights on transitioning into big tech Whether you're curious about data science jobs, aspiring to work on machine learning projects, or seeking to improve your data science skills, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration. Don’t miss Nirmal’s tips on navigating career challenges and staying focused on learning. Subscribe for more episodes where we dive deep into the world of data science, machine learning, data engineering, business intelligence, data engineering, and career growth! Connect with Nirmal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-budhathoki/ Connect with Hai, Sravya, and Shane Hai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hai-guan-6b58a7a Sravya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravyamadipalli Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneausleybutler If you need personalized advice in your data career, send us a message on LinkedIn or post a comment below Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3BZnavSZaJ1VibgGa7uRH4 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-neighbor-podcast/id1780934430