Avery interviews Sai, a lead data analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
Sai shares his journey from a small town in India to a successful career in data analytics in the U.S. He discusses his educational background, challenges, strategies to land a job, and success on LinkedIn and TopMate as a career coach.
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(04:00) Challenges and Competitions (12:55) Navigating Job Search and Visa Issues (20:46) Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals
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