Nijiati Abulizi
“My time in the MDS Okanagan program was both challenging and fulfilling. The demanding curriculum pushed me to sharpen my technical skills while deepening my understanding of data science principles.”
Previous Degree: Master of Science in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia Okanagan
Program: MDS Okanagan, Class of 2024
One of the program’s greatest strengths was how closely the coursework reflected real-world applications. From day one, we worked with real datasets, built predictive models, and applied our analysis to challenges that directly mirrored industry needs. The assignments were designed to simulate practical, real-world scenarios, and frequent presentations helped enhance our ability to communicate technical insights to non-experts. The Capstone project, in particular, was an invaluable experience. We worked directly with a company’s data, essentially functioning as their data scientists. This hands-on exposure not only equipped me to tackle real-world challenges, but also helped expand my professional network in the data science field.
About Nijiati
Prior to joining MDS Okanagan, Nijiati completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biochemistry at UBC Okanagan. Having completed his Master of Data Science, Nijiati aspires to work in the healthcare sector as a data scientist or bioinformatician. Read Nijiati’s story.