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Senior Data Scientist shares advice on handling imposter syndrome

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Eugene Yan, a Senior Data Scientist, responded to a reader named J who expressed imposter syndrome after receiving a promotion to a senior role. Yan advised J that the expectations for a senior position involve being a role model, contributing to design discussions, and implementing best practices. He also shared that he personally focused on serving customers, with the title following his performance rather than preceding it. AI

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Senior Data Scientist shares advice on handling imposter syndrome

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