Paperback · eBook
Landing Your First Job as a Data Professional
A step-by-step guide from learning to earning in the world of data. Written for anyone starting their journey into data.
Data scientist · AI/ML engineer · Author
From learned
Hi, I'm Esther.
From learned
to hired.
I help aspiring data professionals and career switchers turn the skills they've learned into a job offer.
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01 / About
I've walked the road I teach.
I'm Esther Anagu, a data scientist and AI/ML engineer working in banking, where I build machine learning and AI solutions that shape customer experience.
I didn't start there. I started as a data analyst, learned on the job, and grew into data science and then ML and AI engineering. Along the way I saw how many talented people finish courses and still can't get hired. So I write, teach and mentor to help them close that gap.
- Data AnalystWhere it started: spreadsheets, SQL and dashboards.
- Data ScientistModels, experiments and business problems.
- ML & AI EngineerBuilding ML and AI systems in banking today.
- Author & mentorTwo books out, a third on AI for data analysts in progress.
02 / Books
Read the playbook.
Paperback and eBook. Readers in Nigeria can order through my store; readers elsewhere can get the paperback on Amazon.
Paperback · eBook
The Data Analyst Roadmap
A practical guide to launching your career in data, so you always know what to learn next and why.
In progress
AI for Data Analysts: From Basics to Real Applications
For junior analysts who want to use BI and AI tools in real work. Join the waitlist to hear first when it launches.
03 / Guides
Guides you can practise with.
Hands-on resources built on realistic data, so you finish with work you can show.
04 / Work with me
Get direct help.
1:1 · Online
Clarity Session
A focused one-on-one call to look at where you are, what's blocking you, and the next three moves for your data career.
Book a session
First cohort · January 2027
Mentorship
Readers asked for it. A guided mentorship with my books included. Join the waitlist to get the details first.
Join the waitlist
Brands · Events
Partnerships & speaking
I create campaigns for brands like DataCamp and Coursera, and I speak on data careers, AI and remote work.
Start a conversation partnerships@estheranagu.com05 / Recognition
Speaking, awards and brands.
FEB 2026 · AWARD
Top Data Analyst, MarTech Africa
- Keynote speakerDataraFlow
- JudgeDataHer Africa Datathon, 2025
- Breakout speakerData MindCamp, 2025
- FacilitatorEmpower Her Foundation
- TalkData-driven decision making
- UpcomingGlobal Positioning: Marketing Yourself as a Remote Talent
Brands I've worked with
- DataCamp
- Coursera
- Oxylabs
- 365 Data Science
- Foresight BI
- Nexora
Booking a speaker or planning a campaign? Ask for my media kit with my bio, photos and audience numbers.
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06 / Free
Are you job-ready? Find out in ten minutes.
Download my free checklist and see exactly where you stand, from skills and portfolio to CV and interview prep. You'll also get my emails with practical career tips.
am_i_job_ready.checklist
- Core tools: Excel, SQL, a BI tool
- Two or more portfolio projects
- A CV written for the role you want
- A LinkedIn profile recruiters can find
- Interview answers you've practised aloud
07 / Watch
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