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Rita L.

Data Scientist

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You don't need to have 1000 goals, you just need a couple and to know exactly what those are, to articulate a clear road map out to get there and then doing your best is the right thing to do, knowing that we couldn't do better and that the current outcome is the profit of our hard work. Then, by creating a friendly and great environment you will never feel that you are working but just cooperating and having a good time with your mates.

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Data Scientist

Nokia - CFO GBS PI D&A Process Mining CoE

Started 12/2021 to Present

Assistant Professor

NOVA IMS

Started 01/2023 to Present

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What do you like about your job and the company?

- I love to know about processes - l love the hunt for data and data validation - It is great to engineer end-to-end solutions and understand the impact on business

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You don’t need to know everything from day one. What we value most is your attitude — curiosity, honesty, and a genuine willingness to learn. In IT, technical skills will always matter, but they’re just one part of the puzzle. No one expects perfection. What truly makes a difference is your openness to ask for help, your readiness to share knowledge, and your ability to collaborate with others. Honest communication and strong teamwork lead to the best outcomes. Stay curious, stay determined — with the right mindset, no challenge is too big to take on.

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A friend invited me to apply as a software developer, so I did. When I got the results from the assessment test – the examiner informed me that I failed the exam but suggested me a QA position. I immediately jumped on the opportunity without knowing what QA was. The manager offered me that opportunity in the company as he knew my learnability. Nokia provided training, coaching, and mentoring, and I enjoyed the work. As I developed my knowledge, an architecture and specification position opened, and I was excited about it. But I thought I was not yet ready for the role. I consulted my manager about it and asked for his opinion, and he encouraged me to go for it and to try it out. Fast forward to hardship and several leaps of faith, and I am excited to grow and try new things. This year I started my new position. Looking back, I am grateful to mention three key points: 1. Don’t be afraid to try new things. There’s no additional knowledge if you already know it – what is QA? 2. Develop your knowledge. Learning is a never-ending process: if you don’t know – study! 3. How will you know if you don’t try? You might regret it one day if you haven't tried.

Discussions with Rita L
Are there any programs helping us to improve our level and be part of the team?
in Career Tips·Monday, June 24, 2019
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How did Nokia contribute to your personal and professional development?
in Career Tips·Friday, February 1, 2019
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How much importance you give to DSA for a Data Scientist or AI Intern?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Describe the qualities needed for your role?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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