SnackWalls E50 Saveree Joshipura: Class of 2020
50 episodes deep and still going strong! In today’s show we sit down with Saveree Joshipura, a recent UCSD grad that was part of the first undergraduate Data Science cohort. She provides some insightful perspective as someone new to the workforce.
Saveree believes hiring talent right out of college can be difficult because the skills you learn in the classroom are not exactly the same as the skills you use in the workforce. Many colleges have an outdated curriculum, which can make it difficult for students who want to go right into the industry after graduating. While a CS degree is useful in any software role, she doesn’t necessarily think you need it to function in an entry level role. It’s possible to learn the tools and frameworks necessary to be successful on the job using various online resources. Saveree is currently working through an extended on boarding process to learn the technologies required for her upcoming role, much like an apprenticeship. She believes this model is more valuable than simply interviewing, because it gives organizations a better understanding of a candidate’s full skill set and ability to learn new concepts. In regards to employee retention, Saveree believes that maintaining a diverse workforce will create a welcoming environment that will encourage diverse employees to stay.
Saveree Joshipura is a Data Analytics & Engineering Associate at Cognizant. She was part of the first undergraduate Data Science cohort to graduate from UCSD (Class of 2020). As a student she gained hands-on experience working at the Linux Foundation, AlchemyX, and Applied Materials. Saveree is also a professional Indian singer and a talented pianist.
Saveree Joshipura: http://www.linkedin.com/in/saveree-joshipura
Cognizant: https://careers.cognizant.com/na/en/cognizant-ai-and-analytics
Instagram Account: http://www.instagram.com/savereemusic/?hl=en
Youtube Account: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDytfmJxMk8fXH-hGU7r6A
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