I’ve spent 24 years in analytics. I’ve made a lot of the mistakes that beginners make, moved through them, and built something on the other side. The Lab is where I share what I’ve learned with people who are earlier in that journey.
It’s not a course. It’s not a structured programme you pay for. It’s a space — articles, resources, reading lists, and occasional direct engagement — for people who are serious about building a real data science and analytics career, not just collecting certifications.
Who this is for
Whether you’re a student figuring out where to start, a professional from another field trying to make the switch, an early-career analyst who wants to move beyond reporting, or someone working in banking or telco who wants to build domain-specific analytical skills — this section has something for you.
The common thread is seriousness. The Lab isn’t for people who want shortcuts. It’s for people who are willing to do the actual work of understanding things deeply.
What’s here
How to Actually Learn ML — Why most courses fail practitioners, and what actually builds capability.
Why Data Wrangling Comes First — The discipline that separates analysts who can build things from those who can only describe them.
Why Python Won — And why R still deserves respect.
Resources — Platforms, tools, datasets, and communities I’d recommend to anyone building a foundation today.
Reading List — The books and papers that form the intellectual foundation of modern AI and analytics.
Working together
I’m open to two kinds of engagement:
Informal mentoring. If you’re navigating a career question, stuck on a conceptual problem, or just want a practitioner’s perspective on the direction you’re heading — reach out.
Structured project collaboration. A few times a year, I take on a small number of guided project collaborations with people who want to build something real rather than just complete an exercise.
Get in touch
The Lab is a personal initiative, not a commercial one. I do this because I benefited from the generosity of people who shared what they knew with me, and I think the field is better when experienced practitioners stay connected to the people coming up behind them.