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From Code-Averse Engineer to Confident Data Analyst: Ellis's DataCamp Journey

Transform your coding fears into data analysis skills with Ellis's inspiring DataCamp journey. Overcome coding anxiety and unlock new career possibilities.
Jan 21, 2025

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From Code-Averse Engineer to Confident Data Analyst: Ellis's DataCamp Journey

As an electrical engineering student, Ankamah Ellis Boateng recognized that his fear of coding was holding him back from career growth. When he received an I4G (Ingressive for Good) scholarship for DataCamp in his final year, he saw it as a chance to transform his relationship with programming. While his engineering background provided technical foundations, he needed to overcome his coding anxiety to unlock new career possibilities.

I started with a fear of coding that was holding me back. DataCamp helped me overcome that fear so naturally that I didn't even notice it happening.

Ankamah BoatengData Analyst

Building Data Analytics Skills

Ellis has completed over 60 courses, focusing primarily on Python programming and data analysis fundamentals. He has earned over 200,000xp on DataCamp. Two areas in particular transformed his approach to data:

  • Python Programming Track: Progressed from basic syntax to confidently writing complex data analysis scripts, turning his biggest weakness into a core strength.
  • Data Analysis Fundamentals: Mastered the essential workflow of cleaning, analyzing, and deriving insights from complex datasets.

Ankamah's Favorite Courses

Introduction to Python

BeginnerSkill Level
4 hr
6M learners
Master the basics of data analysis with Python in just four hours. This online course will introduce the Python interface and explore popular packages.
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Data Analysis in Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
3 hr
73.8K learners
Learn how to analyze data with PivotTables and intermediate logical functions before moving on to tools such as what-if analysis and forecasting.

The transformation was remarkable - from struggling with basic syntax to confidently analyzing complex datasets. DataCamp made it feel natural.

Ankamah BoatengData Analyst

Learning That Drives Results

Ellis has continued to use DataCamp to master technical skills because of the features that keep motvating him.

  • Achievement-Driven Learning: Point tracking and milestone systems motivate him to finishing out courses and completing projects.
  • Progressive Skill Building: The courses build on each other and within a course there are guided exercises before advancing to independent coding, making complex concepts approachable.

DataCamp is an ideal way for engineering students to build coding confidence. It's structured, supportive, and lets you grow at your own pace.

Ankamah BoatengData Analyst

Transforming Technical Analysis

Ellis's new technical skills have revolutionized how he approaches engineering problems. Recently, he tackled a complex automotive market analysis project, putting his DataCamp skills to work.

Using Python and statistical analysis techniques, he developed predictive models for car pricing factors. He implemented data cleaning workflows and visualization techniques to communicate findings clearly. What would have been an intimidating coding challenge became an opportunity to demonstrate his new capabilities.

I could stay afraid of coding, or I could embrace it. With DataCamp's progressive approach, I built analysis skills that transformed my career possibilities.

Ankamah BoatengData Analyst

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