How I Got Into Data Engineering

<p>In the world of data, we often hear tales of high-flying graduates with degrees in Computer Science landing impressive gigs at tech giants. But let&rsquo;s flip the script. Here I am, a Data Engineer who found his purpose in a health-tech company, with a somewhat unconventional pathway into the field.</p> <p>Take a step back and imagine this &mdash; four companies, three years, and a whole lot of data. It&rsquo;s been quite the ride, and not just a linear one plotted on a graph.</p> <p>There are nuggets of wisdom to be found in the most unlikely places, and this journey taught me that education isn&rsquo;t the be-all and end-all. Even though almost all my colleagues have had Master&rsquo;s or Ph.D. degrees, I&rsquo;m still working alongside them with a Junior College degree.</p> <p>read more&nbsp; -&nbsp;https://medium.com/data-engineer-things/how-i-got-into-data-engineering-740392fbd6f5</p>