Your First Year in Data Science — Free Guide

Hey there!

Welcome — I'm really glad you're here!!

I'm Salma. I was 2 years into a PhD in game theory when I immigrated to Canada during COVID — and lost everything. I spent a month in a shelter. I had to relearn the entire modern data stack (Python, Tableau, PowerBI, cloud) while rebuilding my life from zero.

2 years later, I was a Senior Data Scientist at Mastercard and a Lead Instructor at BrainStation.

I created Data Decoded for people like you — people who want to break into data (or level up) without wasting years on the wrong things. I teach the shortcuts I wish I had.

Your free guide covers:

The honest 12-month roadmap (not the 5-year version most people follow)

The tools that actually matter (and the ones you can skip)

The mistakes that slow most beginners down (I made all of them so you don't have to)

The mindset that gets you through it (because this isn't just about code — it's about resilience)

What to expect from this newsletter:

• Real insights on data science, ML, and AI — practical, not theoretical
• Career guidance for breaking in and levelling up (from someone who's been on both sides — the applicant AND the instructor)
• Early access to new guides, tools, and resources (always free first)
• Behind-the-scenes content on what it actually looks like to work in this field

I send once a week. No spam, no filler — only things worth your time.

One thing I'd love to know:

Are you just starting out in data science, or are you already working in the field and looking to level up?

Just hit reply and let me know. I read every response.

Talk soon,

Salma

Senior Data Scientist | Lead Instructor | Mathematician

AbruvaTech | abruva.ca

P.S.: If you want to go deeper, I also teach a premium program (The Rebuild Method) where I walk people through the exact system I used to go from shelter to Mastercard in 2 years. I'll tell you more about it in future emails — but for now, just enjoy the guide.