From Data Engineer to Principal Data Scientist in 5 Years.

​In this episode, we're sitting down with Saloni Thakkar, a Principal Data Scientist at Optum, to talk about how she went from Data Scientist at HP to Principal Data Scientist in just 5 years through strategic career moves and exceptional execution under uncertainty.

​Saloni's career progression tells the story: Data Scientist at HP, Data Engineer at Barclays, Research Data Scientist at Barclays, and now Principal Data Scientist at Optum. But what's remarkable isn't just the titles. It's how she navigated extremely uncertain, difficult challenges while progressing her career.

​She moved strategically into AI, managed complex job searches, and handled high-stakes situations (including securing an O-1 and EB1A visa) without letting uncertainty slow her down.

​We're breaking down her career progression strategy, how she manages time and priorities while juggling challenging situations, and how she executes when the path isn't clear.

​You can connect with Saloni on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salonithakkar/

​📅 Join us Live: Wednesday, April 22, 5 PM EST | 2 PM PST