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Data Science: The Secret to Making Six Figures Without a Ph.D.

From Zero to Data Hero: The Unconventional Guide to Making Six Figures in Data Science (No Ph.D. Required!)

Usman Aslam
3 min readMar 5, 2024
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Hey there!

Are you tired of feeling like you need a Ph.D. to make it big in data science?

Well, think again! I’m here to tell you that you can go from zero to data hero without breaking a sweat (or spending years in school).

First things first: what is data science, anyway? Don’t worry, I won’t bore you with fancy stats or complicated algorithms. Just know that data science is all about using data to tell stories and make cool things happen.

Now, let’s get to the good stuff. How can you make six figures without a Ph.D.? Here’s the secret:

1. Learn the basics

You don’t need to be a math whiz to get started. Just learn some basic programming languages like Python or R, and you’re good to go!

  • Start with online courses or tutorials to get a feel for the languages.
  • Practice building simple programs or scripts to get comfortable.

2. Get your hands dirty

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Usman Aslam
Usman Aslam

Written by Usman Aslam

Ex-Amazonian, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS, 12x AWS Certified. ❤️ Tech, Cloud, Programming, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Development, and DevOps. Join me 🤝

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