👋 Hi, I’m Daniel Jin. My journey has taken me from a dropout, to a professional gamer and Twitch streamer, to call center support, to a full-stack data professional. Now, I’m the founder of Datascension, a story-driven career growth program that supports learners at any stage—from beginners exploring data for the first time to seasoned professionals seeking advanced roles or industry transitions. Through immersive projects, we empower individuals to harness data effectively in their roles, while also helping them craft compelling narratives to stand out to employers.🚀 I began my academic path at OSU, focusing on medicine before discovering my passion for data through mathematics and biostatistics. After leaving a graduate program in Biostatistics, I faced a period of doubt and depression, leading to my decision to drop out.🎮 During this challenging phase, I excelled as a professional gamer and Twitch streamer, earning recognition as one of North America's top players. Despite my success, unforeseen circumstances ended my gaming career.💡 Determined to break into the data field, I sought guidance from my undergraduate research professor in biostatistics. He advised me to acquire skills through Coursera and Udacity. I researched in-demand skills, prepared strategically, and landed my first role as a data analyst.📈 My career advanced rapidly. I started as a data analyst in the Department of Defense, learning the complexities of real data. I transitioned to the Department of Treasury as a data scientist, developing applications to combat financial crime. In the tech industry, I enhanced data integration processes at Koverse and turned a proof of concept into a robust AI product at EvolutionIQ. Most recently, as a senior data analyst at Spokeo, I resolved a critical OKR, significantly improving data accuracy.🌟 These experiences have given me a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of data science. At Datascension, I’ve created a career growth program that reflects this depth. We go beyond technical skills, equipping graduates with business acumen and a consultant mindset to solve complex business problems. Our curriculum includes comprehensive career preparation, storytelling for the job market, mock interviews, and competency-based graduation, ensuring our learners are ready to thrive as innovative, problem-solving professionals.Let’s connect! If you’re interested in transforming your career through data, if you’d like to learn more about Datascension, or become one of our partners, feel free to reach out.