Pendora’s 2020 Recap and 2021 Next Steps — Python
2020 was a challenging time for everyone, and it was no exception for me. Travel plans were postponed, work was re-located to be fully online, and it has been hard to adjust, to say the least.
The purpose of this article is to look back on some of the most important things that I have learned so far, and also to brainstorm ways to improve myself going forward into the new year. Work has been extremely busy so it has been tough to find time to try and learn new skills, but since getting a handle on things, I will be creating more content.
Skills Learned
Python for Finance and Automation
I am an investment banker by trade and have only taken computer science courses during undergrad. Throughout 2020, I have been working on combining my finance knowledge, with some basic computer programs. Some of the projects I have completed include:
It has been a great experience, but I would say that I have not been as studious as I should with my projects. There are many more projects that I hope to create, and that can only be done if I continue to advance my skills in programming. Many times, I would be looking for inspiration from other people’s projects, without being able to create something from “scratch” myself. This is a function of not having a solid background in Python and is something I will be looking to change going forward.
