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Shourya Singh

Country: India
Sector: Government
Job title: Commercial Data Analyst
Subject of study: Business Analytics
Year of graduation: 2023
Type/Level of study: Postgraduate Taught

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Department for Transport, UK

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

Worked as a Data Analyst in the NHS in Bristol. Currently working for the Department for Transport

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

Chose this career for the love for numbers and Maths. I really enjoy that I get to make a difference for the public working for the Department for Transport

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

The programme challenged me to push myself outside my comfort zone and learn new things everyday.

What did you most enjoy about studying here?

Enjoyed the cultural diversity that uni offers, love that I got to meet people from different parts of the world.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

Lovely City, lovely people.

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Data Analysis and technical skills (Also Team work and Leadership)

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Work on technical skills, learning is a never ending process. keep developing and moving forward.

What are your plans for the future?

I would love to serve the public and be a civil servant for as long as possible.

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