Understanding Data Roles 📈

This is for students and professionals who want clarity on data roles in the UK market and are unsure what to apply for, what skills to focus on, and how to prepare realistically.

I do not promise a job or interviews. What I offer is practical guidance based on real industry expectations and my experience working across data analysis, data engineering, cloud, and data platforms in multiple industries.

In this session, I will help you understand:

What different data roles actually mean in the UK market, including:

Data Analyst

Data Engineer

Data Scientist

Data Integration / Platform Engineer

Data Migration Engineer

What industries expect from each role

(skills, responsibilities, seniority expectations)

Which roles make sense for you to apply for, based on:

Your experience

Your background (academic/professional)

Your current location and constraints

How your CV should differ for each role

(what to highlight, what to downplay, and what recruiters look for)

How to prepare for data technical interviews, including:

SQL and data problem-solving expectations

Python/analytics vs engineering depth

System thinking for data pipelines

What interviewers commonly test at different levels

What technologies actually matter for securing data roles in the UK (and what is optional or role-specific)

This is not a course and not a checklist. The focus is on helping you choose the right direction, avoid role mismatch, and prepare with clear priorities instead of learning everything blindly.

Outcome you can expect

You will leave with:

Clear understanding of which data roles fit you best

A realistic view of what the market expects

Guidance on how to position your CV for that role

A focused plan on what to prepare for interviews

The goal is clarity and direction — one strong step forward, not false promises.