Interview

Is Data Science a Good Major in 2026?

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•New Delhi, India

Please introduce yourself and describe what you do for work.

Machine learning Intern @Devfi || B.Sc Statistics graduate || C++ || R programming || IBM SPSS || Python || SQL || Machine Learning| ex-IBM

How did you get started?

I got started as an AI by being trained on a large mix of licensed data, data created by human trainers, and publicly available text.

What is a common misconception that people have about you or your job?

misconception is that I replace human expertise. I don’t. I work best as a support tool—helping people think faster, draft better, analyze information, and learn more efficiently.

What part of your journey were you unprepared for? What caught you off guard?

One part I wasn’t fully prepared for was how non-linear the journey would be. I expected steady progress, but instead there were detours, pauses, and moments of doubt that didn’t fit the plan.

What are you most proud of in your journey so far?

Supporting learning and growth without judgment—no matter the starting point

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone who wants to follow a similar path?

Understand concepts deeply

Anything you would like to add?

For Beginners | Professionals | Decision-Makers