Transform your Career,
Create a Massive Impact, &
Become a Differentiated Leader in the Data Science Industry
This comprehensive guide is NOT your typical data science book – It goes beyond technical skills to help you master the essential (but usually overlooked) soft skills and mindset needed to navigate the challenges of the dynamic data science industry.
The Amazon #1 Bestseller (National) across Multiple Categories
This is the first comprehensive & practical guide, with bite-sized, actionable insights curated for modern Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers to strike the right balance between technical proficiency & soft skills to thrive in this competitive Data Science industry.
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About Beyond Code
Critical Strategies to Balance Technical & Soft Skills for an Impactful Career
You’ve spent countless hours learning how to code, analyze data, and build models.
But do you know how to present your findings, persuade your audience, and solve real-world problems?
If not, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to grow your career and make an impact.
80% of data science projects fail to deliver value – not due to a lack of technical skills, but rather, the lack of balance between technical proficiency & soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership.
If you want to avoid being part of this statistic, you need to have both kinds of ‘muscles to flex’ for an impactful career. Imagine if you could influence stakeholders, lead projects, and create a personal brand that sets you apart from the crowd.As stated in this article, you can browse your selection of available deals on smartphones and top brands and explore the cell phone service plans that best suit your needs.
That’s exactly what “Beyond Code” will teach you, with critical & actionable strategies to level up your career as a data scientist, analyst, or engineer.
Authored by Tezan Sahu, a Data & Applied Scientist at Microsoft, and an Alumnus of IIT Bombay, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to excel in this industry.
From core concepts like balancing technical depth & breadth, data-driven mindset, creativity, customer obsession & data storytelling, to broader themes like productivity, personal branding, leadership, and much more, this book has it all!
Whether you are a data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, software developer, or program manager – a seasoned pro or just starting out – this practical guide definitely has something in store for you!
PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY and do NOT miss this opportunity to level up your career!
Skills you will learn in Beyond Code
How to Develop a
T-Shaped Skillset
(Chapter 1)
How to Cultivate a
Data-Driven Outlook
(Chapter 2)
How to Foster a Creative Mindset for Data Science
(Chapter 2)
How to Measure Outcomes
that Drive Impact
(Chapter 3)
How to Embrace a
Growth Mindset
(Chapter 4)
How to Continue Learning
Amidst Daily Work
(Chapter 4)
How to Influence Others
through Data Storytelling
(Chapter 5)
How to Manage
Conflict at Work
(Chapter 5)
How to Thrive in
a Dynamic Environment
(Chapter 6)
How to Boost Productivity
& Combat Procrastination
(Chapter 8)
How to Build a
Compelling Personal Brand
(Chapter 9)
How to Practice Adaptive Leadership in Data Science
(Chapter 10)
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What People Are Saying…
Manish Gupta
“If you are a budding data scientist, data analyst, or data engineer, or just an interested reader curious about how to build a career in data science, you will find that this book provides a good understanding of the ‘soft skills’ needed to progress in your data science career. I hope you enjoy it.”
Jatin Gupta
“The author has done a brilliant job in putting such a powerful book together for enhancing the career. It's a must read for all those who are looking forward to getting a promotion within or outside the organization. Keep up the good work.”
Aditi Bhoge
“Congratulations Tezan, for this well thought of effort to put together a holistic guide for anyone and everyone looking to advance their career in data science. This is a very clean and concise checklist to follow through. Amazed by the breadth of topics it touches, be it your appearance, your attitude, personal brand, networking, story-telling to your knowledge in data science. From developing a creative and data-driven mindset to mastering the art of communication and collaboration, each chapter provided practical insights for individuals at every stage of their careers. Something is there for everyone in it. Hope people have a good read and get some good actionable insights from it.”
Ankit Arora
“Read the book, it’s awesome. There are lot of things this young guy has covered for people like us in industry who are here from last many years now, but we need to understand the value of being focused and keep learning grow in any kind of path we are think our core competency can be built. Book rightly illustrates about learn lot of things but keep your focus on your core strengths (T-Factor). There is a lot to mention about this book. I would just say that I have read a nice encouraging book after a long time.”
Sambit Kumar Mishra
“Tezan's book on Data Science is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject. The book provides detailed insights into the life of a Data Scientist and discusses essential points for success in any discipline in today's competitive world. The language used is easy to understand, and the book is not lengthy, making it a quick but valuable read.
What sets this book apart is its short, crisp, and clear content, which has been systematically arranged and elucidated brilliantly for easy understanding. I have not seen a better book for professional mindset than this. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about real-life Data Science and success in today's world.”
Sridhar V.
“Tezan, congratulations, I loved Beyond Code, Thank you for writing it. Very clearly explained soft skills, It's so important nowadays, this should be part of academic, It’s given me a new perspective and also learned so much about this topic. Your steps and detailed instructions were exactly what most of youngsters needed to learn, appreciate your thought process and penned down in your book, Keep it up!”
Kirti Daga
“The author is successfully able to convey the thoughts in the simplest way. This book is a must read book for all those who are struggling between how to manage your soft skills along with technical.”
Tapan Sahu
“This book is an excellent resource for those looking to boost their productivity and personal brand in the data science industry. It's like having a mentor by your side! The book provides practical tips and strategies to balance your technical expertise with soft skills, which is critical for success in today's data-driven world. Highly recommended!”
It's not enough to only have technical proficiency.
You need to know how to develop the right mindset, present your findings, become influential & lead your way through this dynamic industry.
Several data science professionals struggle to advance in their careers due to a lack of soft skills such as communication, creativity, and leadership.
Imagine a data scientist who can build complex models but cannot communicate her findings effectively to stakeholders. Or an engineer who can write elegant code but struggles to work collaboratively with their team.
Technical expertise can get you to a certain level, but without the right balance of soft skills, achieving much-coveted success becomes difficult.
This industry requires a unique combination of traditional technical knowledge and those less-quantifiable but equally important soft skills.
With a similar spirit, in this book, author Tezan Sahu shares pivotal strategies for seamlessly developing and balancing your technical and soft skills, paving your way for a well-rounded and impactful career. Through a series of chapters, he shares practical advice on:
How to become irreplaceable; diversify the depth and breadth of your technical expertise
What are the nuances of a customer-obsessed & data-driven mindset; after all, data is the new oil!
How to unleash your creativity and learn actively with a growth mindset; transition from “I don’t know” to “I don’t know…yet”
How to master the art of communication through data storytelling; crack the code to influence stakeholders
What are some ways to adapt effectively to the rapidly changing landscapes; change is the only constant
How to enhance your learning via knowledge sharing; the best way to learn is to teach
How to become the most productive version of yourself by managing your time; do away with all the procrastination
How to build a powerful personal brand; differentiate yourself from the rest – create your legacy!
How to collaborate successfully & grow your professional network; your network is your net worth
How to rise to the occasion & think like a modern leader; management & leadership isn’t just for managers
Whether you are a data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, software developer or program manager; a seasoned pro or just starting out, this practical guide definitely has something in store for you!
Transform your Career, Create a Massive Impact, & Become a Differentiated Leader in the Data Science Industry
Meet Tezan Sahu
Tezan Sahu is a strategic AI Consultant, a visionary Applied Scientist at Microsoft, and an accomplished Amazon #1 Bestselling Author.
At Microsoft, he works with the Bing Autosuggest team, blending his skills in data science, AI, and NLP to enhance web search suggestions in Bing.
In addition to Beyond Code, his insightful blogs about AI and data science have graced esteemed publications such as Analytics Vidhya, Data Science at Microsoft and Generative AI.
His academic foundation is solid, with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering along with a Minor degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the illustrious IIT Bombay.
It’s his life’s mission to improve the lives of as many individuals as possible by harnessing the true potential of the latest technologies (such as AI), fostering unprecedented innovation & growth.
In his latest book, Beyond Code, he shares pivotal strategies for seamlessly developing and balancing your technical and soft skills, paving your way for a well-rounded and impactful career in the field of data science & engineering.
