In this episode, Dilyan shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from finance to a fulfilling data science career at 36, revealing the unexpected challenges and surprising rewards he encountered along the way. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏Meet Dilyan 00:58 📈 His Natural Progression to Data Science 01:34 💡 The Turning Point: Embracing Technology 02:38 😰 Overcoming Fears and Doubts 03:05 📝 Planning the Career Switch 03:43 🏫 His Flatiron School Experience 05:01 🤝 Support Systems and Skepticism 06:17 ⏱️ Timing and Market Conditions 07:42 🔬 Specialization in Data Science 09:50 🔍 The Job Search Journey 14:29 💼 Navigating Job Interviews 18:53 🎉 Receiving Multiple Job Offers 20:23 🏠 The Impact of Remote Work 24:19 🤔 Reflecting on the Career Change