Applying to USA for MS in Data Science/Analytics with Akshay Ratnawat

Thinking about an MS in Data Science/Analytics in the US? I've lived the entire journey: from applying and studying to working there for 5 years, and I can help you navigate it with real, firsthand insight instead of secondhand advice.

I completed my own Master's in the US and spent 5 years working there before transitioning to my current role as a Senior Applied Scientist at Microsoft. Along the way, I built 7 years of experience shipping AI/ML systems in industry, all without a traditional CS background, so I understand both the academic path and what actually translates into a strong career afterward. I also run @SystemsByAkshay, an AI education platform with 20K-50K followers, where I stay closely connected to the current student and hiring landscape.

In this session, I'll help you with:

1. Shortlisting programs based on your actual profile, goals, and budget
2. What coursework, workload, and campus life in a Data Science/Analytics MS really look like
3. The real US job market for data science/AI roles, what's hiring, what's saturated, and what actually gets you hired
4. Understanding and Navigating visa/OPT/work-authorization realities post-graduation, based on my own experience
5. Whether an MS is the right move for you, and how to make the most of it if it is

We'll build a clear, honest picture together.