I’m writing to ask for your guidance as I navigate a career shift towards Data Science. I currently work as a Product Development Lead and previously held a role as a Machine Learning Engineer in a startup. While I’ve gained experience in product development and applied machine learning, I find myself struggling to evaluate where I truly stand in terms of core data science competencies.
At times, I revisit foundational concepts in statistics, data analysis, and modeling, but due to interruptions or lack of structure, I often feel like I’m stuck in a loop of relearning the basics — without a clear path forward.
If possible, I would deeply appreciate your mentorship or even a short conversation to help me:
Understand how to effectively assess my current skill level
Identify key topics or areas I should focus on (based on my background)
Create a more structured approach to transitioning into a Data Scientist role