r/DataAnalytics_India

Need to ask something

Is there any whatsapp or telegram group that I can be part of where people discuss about job openings, questions that they have faced recently in interviews and what kind of work they do on a daily basis?

About me - I have 4+ years of experience in data analytics, and currently giving interviews.

Please do respond.

IITB final year UG, joining American Express as Data Scientist (19 base, ~28 CTC).

Trying to get a grounded reality check on comp at ~4–5 YOE in tech (no MBA path). Not looking for ranges or “market estimates”.. want actual offers (yours / close friends’), with breakup if possible.

Context: Startups like Meesho, Navi, Ola, Myntra, Zomato and MNCs like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Optum, American Express.

Also want to compare this with MBA + ~2 YOE roles (consulting / prod / finance) purely on money. Ignore interest, WLB, luck etc, just comp outcomes.

Would help if you mention the role (SDE2 / DS2 / Senior DS etc.) and yoe as well, fixed vs bonus vs stock, and whether it was a switch or same company growth

Hi. I'm looking for powerBI specialists to work with us for our clients. DM to collab in future. Not a gig role. It'll be most likely recurring work.

Fresher here. Want to know how to grasp business questions and relate them to sql to fetch data?

Do clients/managers ask- Find average salary per employee or how do they ask? Because if they ask questions vague like *find average salary* then it could be a whole average salary of the table ?

How do you map business questions to sql?

I interviewed with Nagarro for a Product Analyst role in the e-commerce domain. I have a salary negotiation scheduled next week. I currently have an offer of 10 LPA. What compensation should I ask for?

Hello, I’ve been thinking of doing an online course but i am overwhelmed with choices and honestly I’ve no idea which to choose. I would appreciate a course recommendation which actually helps in placements + teaches industry relevant skills.

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to figure out how people with computational biology or bioinformatics backgrounds actually land roles at companies like Clarivate, Syneos Health, ZS Associates, or similar ➝ the ones sitting at the intersection of life sciences, healthcare data, and analytics.

A bit about me: I have an M.Tech in Biotechnology (gold medalist), I have bioinformatics internship experience (6 months). I have 9 publications and a GitHub portfolio of ML projects.

The roles I'm eyeing are things like RWE Analyst, Healthcare Research Data Analyst, Patient Analytics Consultant, Literature Review Analyst, or anything that sits at the intersection of life sciences and data which are more research and analytics oriented.

A few things I'd genuinely love to know:

1. What roles at these companies are the most realistic entry points for someone who is a fresher? 
2. Are there specific skills or certifications that actually matter for getting past the ATS/recruiter stage?
3. Are there certifications or tools (SAS, specific EDC systems, HEOR methods) that meaningfully improve your chances, or is it more about domain knowledge?
4. How useful is direct LinkedIn outreach to people inside these companies, and does it actually work?
5. Do gap years matter?
6. Anything you wish you'd known before applying?

I'm also hoping this thread becomes something useful beyond just my situation, there's genuinely not much consolidated advice out there for people trying to move from a research or academic background into healthcare analytics and CRO-adjacent roles in India. If you've made that transition, work at one of these companies, or are navigating the same path, drop your experience. The more honest perspectives the better.

Thanks in advance.