Master of Science in Computing and Data Analytics

Pursuing a Masters is a big decision and like everyone else, I wanted to make sure to pick the right program. The course at SMU helped me shape my professional life as well as gain the data analytical and programming skills that could help solve world class problems.”

The world of Computers had always fascinated me, but what fascinated me more was how we live in a data driven world. I needed a program that could help me reach my career goals and when I saw MSc CDA, I knew it was the right program. The high-profile faculty, tutoring sessions, and classmates from different backgrounds gave me the exposure I was looking for.

I was offered an internship role and then a full time position as a Product Developer and Data Scientist at HomeExcept, a company that provides solutions for non-intrusive monitoring by analyzing sensor data and interpreting results through complex machine learning algorithms.

Full Stack Developer at Proposify

As a developer I was looking for a program that would teach me how to empower a service or product by leveraging data. The MSc CDA program provided me with necessary knowledge and skills to address industrial problems from a data science perspective.”

When I worked as developer in a power grid company in China, we often had this conundrum where we knew we had the data to improve the business, but could not find the right key to unlock its potential. That’s when I realized that having knowledge in data science would really benefit my career.

I am currently working as a full stack developer in Proposify, a SaaS company that streamlines the proposal writing process. Aside from delivering new features for our customers, we are also exploring using machine learning to provide better services.

Business Intelligence & Data Analyst at Missing Link Technologies

“MSc CDA program`s design is very industry centric and aims on providing tools, experience and professional networking to learn the data analytics profession from the trenches, through course work and challenging industry projects.”

Coming from a software development and project management background in Russia, I decided that obtaining expertise in the dynamically emerging field of data analytics was of the utmost importance for my future career goals. The MSc CDA program provided all the necessary opportunities and resources to achieve them.

Currently I am working as a data analyst processing and utilizing large and complex data to help businesses improve their decision making process through data-driven solutions.

The MSc CDA program taught me new skills critical for taking my career and passion for data to the next level and will without a doubt play an integral role in my continued evolution as a data science professional.

I would consider myself a life long learner who loves seeking out and solving challenging problems. Throughout my career I have learned that the best experiences come from gaining knowledge and learning to apply your skills in new and creative ways. The MSc CDA program was a perfect match to keep pace with today's rapidly changing technology.

While attending the MSc CDA program as a part time student I also worked full time at Nova Scotia Power as a Senior Solutions Architect. I will be joining Lixar as their new Data Team Lead, where I will help mentor and coach our vibrant and growing data team.