# Carly Taylor - Field CTO at Databricks (2.0)

> Carly Taylor, a Field CTO at Databricks, shares her journey from chemist to data and machine learning expert, offering insights for career changers. She discusses the importance of boot camps, the value of community in learning, and the significance of understanding data pipelines and analytics eng…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/tech-talk-with-carly-taylor-p735-l592
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- Module: Tech Talks
- Access: Requires enrollment in AnalyticsExpert
- Length: 58 min video
- Skills: Data Visualization, Statistics
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Carly Taylor, a Field CTO at Databricks, shares her journey from chemist to data and machine learning expert, offering insights for career changers. She discusses the importance of boot camps, the value of community in learning, and the significance of understanding data pipelines and analytics engineering. Carly emphasizes the need for effective communication and the balance between technical skills and storytelling in data roles, making this session valuable for aspiring data professionals looking to navigate their careers.

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