Career Guidance: Data Engineer and Data Analyst
pradeep kalluri
Confusion is the Enemy of Progress
If you're a student or recent grad trying to break into Data Engineering or Analytics, this session is your clarity call.
What We’ll Cover
🎯 The Reality Check
- What skills actually get you hired in 2026
- What universities teach vs. what the industry really wants
🗺️ The Roadmap
- A custom 6-month learning path
- Tailored to your background (CS vs. Non-CS)
💼 The “First Job” Hack
- How to land interviews without experience
- Building the right kind of portfolio projects
Who This Is For
• Computer Science students
• Recent grads stuck in tutorial hell
• Analysts switching into engineering roles
What You’ll Get
• A personalized career roadmap based on your current skills
• Actionable next steps you can start this week
• Real-world insights from my journey to NatWest
• Resources and project ideas to build your portfolio
Why Book With Me?
I’m a Data Engineer at NatWest Bank, a Microsoft Certified Fabric Data Engineer Associate, and an Apache Airflow contributor. I’ve helped multiple juniors transition into data roles and understand what hiring managers actually look for.
No fluff.
No generic advice.
Just a clear path forward.