Well said Wale! Invaluable content. I have similar story. I transitioned from industrial chemistry to Data Analysis without going to school to study for it. I've since then worked in two multinationals after switching. Guys, if you're looking at transitioning to Data Analyst career, stick with Wale and take the online courses. It will help you.

Finally a Nigerian . Thank you !

Didn't search for this video but I wanted this video, thanks KZfaq! Great tips!

Finally found a Nigerian KZfaqr who has walked through the road i'm trying to walk.

This is super encouraging. I studied Mechanical Engineering too, and for a while now I have been thinking of making a switch because of how dissatisfied I have been. I thought that I was a little too old too. I'm 28 currently. Watching this video has encouraged me and strengthened my resolve. Thank you.

Finally a first black tutorial on data analysis. Thank yooou ☺️☺️

I really appreciate the youtube algorithm for sending this my way. I didn't have a background in sciences as I studied Mass Comm. in Uni for Bsc. Just finished a post graduate program in Data Science & Business Analytics from UT Austin/Great Learning

Liking before watching as there aren't enough Nigerians in this space. Give us all the goodies ☺️

Finally o! A Nigerian! Thank You. I really needed this.

Major takeway for me: you must be ready to up your skill set. The data science and machine learning field is so vast, yet it remains fascinating to me! Awesome content man. Thanks!

Love from India brother.I am a mechanical engineer and am just about to complete my Data Science degree.

I'm not even done yet but this sounds so relatable and inspiring. I'm 25 years old, currently a Master's student in Mathematics. I got a lecturing job as I've always wanted in February, 2020. After the pandemic hit, we got laid off here in Kaduna state. I came across Data Analysis/Analytics and decided to add to my knowledge (since it seems like my dream of being a lecturer is not forth coming). I'm glad I stubbled on this video, feels like God is talking to me but I don't know what yet... Thanks for this Wale. I wish you all the best too.

Thank you for including Excel. There's a great deal of videos out there acting as if everyone is moving to R, Tableau etc but reality is different on the ground.

As someone who has been a network engineer for about 3 years something that I constantly wonder is if it's too late for me to switch domain. But hearing from you that you did it at an age of 27 is very inspiring.

Don't know but I clicked like when Wale said it and subscribed when he said that as well. First time connecting with a KZfaqr this way🔥😅

I love that this is short and educating too. Thanks Wale.

Wow!!! I can breath now, a Nigerian!! Well done wale

Man.. I was also an ex Petroleum engineer and now I'm a data analyst!

Dear Wale, I normally watch KZfaq videos anonymously, but I am impressed with your concise presentation and clarity, thus I signed in to post this.. Above all, you displayed uncanny patriotism, by stating your Location: Lagos, Nigeria. I am mighty impressed. God speed and stay the course. Thank You

Wow you're just like me. I'm an electrical engineer but I'm currently learning data analysis. Trying to switch. I'm really enkoyi and your contents. Thanks alot

I am a lowly English teacher and I am looking into a career change. I like numbers, but that is where it begins and ends for me. I recently learned that Google is offering training in this area and was curious. Congrats on your career change! I wish I had chosen a different career path. I am homeschooling my children, but miss working. I enjoy teaching, but do not want to return to the classroom (Common Core killed my dream). Online teaching is not an option. I feel lost. Thank you for your video.

I want to start my journey as a Data analyst. Aside learning alone, I hope to get a guide too...Thanks for this video...it's a perfect timing for me.

This is so timely. Presently a practising Chemical Engineer in a manufacturing company and months ago, I made the decision to make my way into tech. Although I am eyeing to go in machine learning, I was advised to start with Data Analysis. Recently I just finished IBM Professional Data Analyst certificate. It was a rewarding and insightful journey. I have been learning all these while and I can't just stop. Just waiting for my first job opportunity on this new path both online and offline. Thank you Wale

I’m here in 2022 an undergrad trying to switch from structural engineering. Thank you Wale for this.

The video production quality & sound was on point, the material shared was cool too. That was the Oil & Gas’ company’s loss. Welcome to the Tech side of life.

Thank you Wale for a great video - I have also begun my journey in becoming a data analyst. Looking forward to more of your videos.

Graduated of computer engineering, looking forward to go into data. Had the oil and gas dream too. Thanks for sharing

Watching this from Angola and I’m IT guy. Your video is amazing you really explained everything very well congratulations and I’m gonna like and follow u 👍🏽 keep up

Nice one Wale, coming across your channel made my day. The tech system is open and available to whoever is ready to put the extra work (learning), which pays well later. Keep up the good work

I just made the transition from chemical engineer to data analyst within pharmaceuticals at 25, so im sure ill be able to empathize with your data related content to come. Awesome video, just subbed!

Finally found a brother working in the field that I am interested in!

Salute to you man. I’m a data engineer in the US. I love the video!

This was honestly so refreshing to watch! Great video!

Thank you Sir. I am from a telecom tech background and fast forward yrs later pursuing my data journey with an anticipated completion in 10/21. This is great info - much appreciated.

Had to subscribe for the video quality! Please do a video of your setup.

Wow man. I'm an Engineer too and e have a degree as System Analysis. I work in Oil and Gas Industry too. I'm study to became a Data Analyst since July/21. Thanks for sharing your experience. Very valuable

Articulate. Analytical. A delight. Very well done!

definitely looking forward to starting my journey in this field

Great job bro. Just subscribed to your channel. Happy to see an African empowering others. Instead of us always waiting for the government to creat jobs, such moves will help us create jobs ourselves. Much love.

Very informative and realistic advice... Ms Excel (Functions , Charts , Pivot tables , Power query , power pivot) > SQL > Power BI > Basic Statistics and then choose between R and Python. > Then GO as far as you can ... Many data scientists do not mention Excel as the starting point but that is what they use everyday. KUDOS Bro!!!

I am a Medical Doctor. Mid 20s. Did some analysis while in school. I've been planning on developing a parallel career in data analysis but have not devoted the needed seriousness and focus. I'll start NOW. Thank you for this.

hahaha..Somehow, I knew you studied mechanical engineering. We both have a lot in common. I also did mechanical engineering but in a polytechnic here in Nigeria. I also worked as a subsea technician with GE here in Nigeria before we got laid off in 2016. I currently work as a field service technician working on gas turbines. However, I am studying to become a data analyst. I love the fact there's. a whole lot of mental work as a data analyst, unlike my current job. Maths have never been a problem to me. I am done with Macquire University Excel for business course. I am almost done with IBM Data analyst certificate course. . After IBM, I will move to the Google data analyst course. All those courses are on Coursera. I love the fact there are projects to be done at the end and you get integrated into a pool for job hunting support. My goal is to further my studies as I intend becoming a researcher in the field of AI.

Amazing Wale, I am very proud of you. Nigerians are flying higher even in Data Analytics technique.

As a former data analyst, you are spot on. I just smashed the Subscribe button 😀

KZfaq algorithm did me well this time

I just graduated with a chemical engineering degree, didn't find a job immediately and I noticed there is a lot of data analyst jobs that want engineers so I decided to do a BEngHons in systems engineering where I am really getting some exposure into data analysis and some of the tools you mentioned. I'm hoping that this expands the job market for me. So glad I found your channel :)

I just came across this video now. This was the first video I watched when I decided to take on the path of being a Data Analyst. I came on KZfaq and found your video. I don’t think I got to say it last year, but Thank you, Wale 🙏. I still have the notes I wrote from this video, it was really helpful.

Was glad when you mentioned Alex the analyst, i just enroll myself in his free bootcamp. But ill still go through other sources. Hoping to get the best of it.

This gives me so much encouragement. Thanks

I already love this my Nigerian bro. I already running the Google data analytics course on Coursera. I follow alex too.hopefully if I am done and land a job, I will go for my second masters, but this time on data analytics.

I'm just transitioning from my career as a data center engineer to a data analyst. So your videos help me a lot.

So proud of you Wale!

Very succinct and valuable content!

Thank you for this! I am a data analyst already, and this helps me think about how to better market my skills and experience.

This guy is very detailed. I like the timecodes in the description... well done chief. Very sweet video.

Hi Wale! When you said you were Nigerian, I screamed! Definitely happy I stumbled upon your KZfaq channel. Happy to be here and subscribing happily.

Finally!! Someone from Nigeria with this content.

I'm a Civil engineer, I made the switch about 6 months ago and I can say it's probably the best decision I made..very nice content Wale,👍

Am a Statistics student at Futa Venturing into Data science and machine learning. Thanks for this. I expect more

It was really hard to find a Nigerian data analyst sha! Thank you

I highly recommend these books: 'The Art of Statistics: How to Learn From Data' by David Spiegelhalter. (2) Storytelling With Data by Wiley.

Thank you for such a beautiful, clear and concise presentation about becoming a data analyst. You are great! Thank you!

I love this. I’m a computer science/computer science who is an analyst and I love the profession.

KZfaq and it’s target ads and videos lol. Just started taking 365data science course today. Guess the video KZfaq dropped on my home page. Lovely content brother thank you.

Bro!!!!!! It's amazing seeing someone you know doing this. I need to get in touch with you. I'm about following the same path and I'll definitely need guidance.

You won't believe how happy I am discovering your channel.

We have similar story. I have a degree in electrical engineering. Got laid off but I moved into cyber security. Love it. Good luck bro.

Thanks Wale for the insights on Data Analyst, I am looking for change of career at this stage, glad that KZfaq recommended this channel to me. You just got a new subscriber!

Thank you so much. I also studied Engineering and I want to do a career change and this is so helpful

I enjoyed listening to you. great content I must say!!!. You got yourself a new subscriber

Thank you for these quality content Wale, looking forward to Kickstart my Data Analytics career.

How amazing! I'm currently in a process of switching to Big Data related jobs. I got a mechanical degree but had my first internship with a Big Data topic. I'm excited about watching your other vidéos about this switch.

Thank you for this video... finally found a mentor in a field I'm switching to

Great video Walee, very inspiring story!

This is one of the best ways that the yt ai listened into my life and popped your video in my stream. Great timing!! A dear Ethiopian friend has transitioned his career into 2 fields in the last year last ending at data analysis. This is such great timing and exposure to watch your journey. Thank you for sharing and uploading 🙏😊

I'm a mechanical engineer moving to, possibly, a data analyst career also. Taking a python, html, css, Java script, Django course. It's pretty challenging. Thanx for the video!

Good content. Clear and articulate. Starting my journey. Braving for what is to come. Thanks Wale

Thank God I found this. I just finished my masters in finance but I've always also been interested in this. I intend to pursue both in some capacity or the other. I'm eager to start please help however possible.

I have no interest in data analytics, I’m here for the articulate voice and beautiful smile. Good luck with building your KZfaq presence!

Thank you for the video, Wale. I am just beginning to transition from my present job which is physically draining to a data analyst and this video would go a long way.

Nice one Wale. I’m also transitioning to a data analyst

I needed this video, and I didn't even know I did... Thank 🙇

It will be unfair of me to leave without saying thank you for this valuable content. You just gained a subscriber 😊 I'm currently doing my master in Business Analytics and I've been searching for ways to better my skills beyond classroom knowledge. Thanks a bunch for details on ur description box🙏🙏

Thank you for a wonderful content. I am a civil engineer and I want to divert to being a data analyst and this information came in handy. Thank you .

Nice one man!! Feels good to here from a Nigerian 😂😅. I’m actually studying Economics with Computer Science now, while taking sore analytics courses online and I’m hoping to become a DA😌 too!!

I'm in Project management but I'm just here for his smile...

Nigeria is skilled at changing people's career

Excellent Video Wale. I too switched to the field of data analytics after acquiring a higher education in the field of geological sciences. I managed to get my foot in the door towards the bottom of the career ladder, picking up temp work doing data entry tasks or manually moving data from one database to a new one (moving the data into correct templates and cleaning). This work only required fairly basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and was a good way to get some initial experience on my CV. With the recent pandemic, (in the UK) it feels like a catalyst for the already apparent trend of businesses to digitalize. Definitely an exciting time to be in the sector! Totally agree that the willingness to be a life-long learner is very important attribute. It's empowering but also humbling at the same time. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your content.

What a nice produced video man! Thanks a lot for your work. I hope one day visit lagos, cheers from Brazil my dude!

Wale, just a quick question. While on your current career path, have you thought of going ahead to do a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics or something of the sort? (For the purpose of career growth and development in your new field).

Wow i am so excited, a Nigerian has opened the door

the skills you've got and the simple yet polished looks will get you everywhere . for real for real.

Thank you Wale, I'm also looking at transitioning from Engineering to tech related spaces so your video is very timely for me. Could you highlight the types of companies or industries that are in high demands for data analyst? And also what's the expected salary for an entry level data analyst?

I have done my masters in Data Science recently,i have 5 years of Experience which is non relevant so Can you please send me your CV Format. Thanks!

You didn't have to say we should please mash the like button because this was really helpful and was everything I needed to hear. Thanks you so much and God bless you. It's a subscribe for me. Thanks to KZfaq for suggesting your video😁😊

Very good fellow engineer..and MAYBE data analyst in the future..Hello Nigeria!!

Loved every bit of it, I’m officially a fan!

Thank You Wale!!! Trying to switch careers from Civil Engineering to Tech

Hello wale, I'm really glad I came across this video. As I have decided to take up a data analysis course. I'm currently a 300level student of medical laboratory science and I know this skill will go a long way for me. This video was really helpful until the last part and I will appreciate any help I could get during this journey. Thanks

I wanted to leave without leaving a comment, but that would be very unkind of me. I just recently made this decision to become a data analyst and this video has been of immense help. I've already gone ahead to subscribe to your channel and I'll make sure to watch your other videos as well. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.