Careers changed, in their own words.
Learners have moved into roles at IBM, Target, Oracle, PayPal, EXL, ZoomInfo and R Systems, many from non-technical backgrounds. Several NextLeap fellows I mentored were named Top Fellows.
Participants rate Rishav Kumar 5/5, based on feedback from 3,200+ participants. Learners he taught at Skillancy have moved into analytics and AI roles at Target, Oracle, PayPal, EXL, ZoomInfo and R Systems, and several fellows he mentored at NextLeap were named Top Fellows.
Where learners from my programs work
Skillancy
Career outcomes · from skillancy.in“Their approach went beyond interview preparation — teaching me how to think critically.”
Credits the program's SQL and case-based problem solving, plus help with offer negotiation, for the offer.
Read on skillancy.in ↗Moved into data analytics at EXL “even as someone from a non-technical microbiology background,” supported by patient, structured mentoring and help with interviews.
Read on skillancy.in ↗“One of the most impactful learning experiences of my analytics journey.”
Highlights the hands-on SQL and Python teaching, case studies, guesstimates and the emphasis on thinking independently.
Read on skillancy.in ↗Landed a role at R Systems and moved “into the analytics field without prior industry experience,” after rigorous SQL training and case-based learning.
Read on skillancy.in ↗“Skillancy's Data Analytics program was a turning point in my career.”
Hands-on training in real-world problem solving and clear data visualisation led to a role at ZoomInfo.
Read on skillancy.in ↗“Simplified complex concepts, built strong analytical confidence.”
Finished the Data Analytics program, covering SQL, Tableau and core analytics, in three months.
Read on skillancy.in ↗NextLeap & LinkedIn
Every card links to the original post“To our mentor, Rishav Kumar, thank you for your time and insights.”
Completed the fellowship with a graduation project and moved into the next chapter of their career in business analysis.
View on LinkedIn ↗“A huge thank you to Rishav Kumar.”
300+ working professionals each built a working AI agent in a single 60-minute live session.
View on LinkedIn ↗Analysed 5.8M+ flight records to help an airline improve on-time arrivals, and thanked the mentors “for their constant support and guidance.”
View on LinkedIn ↗Analysed 120,000+ LinkedIn job postings with Python and Tableau to help recruiters hire more efficiently.
View on LinkedIn ↗Built a FreshMart analysis covering RFM segmentation, hypothesis testing and time-series trends, with thanks “for your expert guidance and valuable feedback.”
View on LinkedIn ↗Built skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau and Python, and thanked the mentors “for their invaluable support and guidance.”
View on LinkedIn ↗“Grateful to the mentors who didn't just teach frameworks.”
Learned to stop asking what the data shows and start asking which decision it enables.
View on LinkedIn ↗Shared a six-step approach to problem solving with SQL and Excel, from mapping the system to tying recommendations to business KPIs, and credited the mentors for shaping it.
View on LinkedIn ↗More posts from learners about their fellowships and projects.
View on LinkedIn ↗More posts from learners about their fellowships and projects.
View on LinkedIn ↗Learner results FAQ
How do participants rate Rishav Kumar's training?
Participants rate Rishav Kumar's training 5/5, based on feedback from 3,200+ participants across his cohorts, workshops and masterclasses.
Where do learners from Rishav Kumar's programs work?
Learners from programs he teaches have moved into roles at companies including Target, Oracle, PayPal, EXL, ZoomInfo and R Systems.
What is a NextLeap Top Fellow?
Top Fellow is a recognition NextLeap gives to standout fellows in a cohort. Several fellows Rishav Kumar mentored received it, including Pranshu Singh, Dr. Monish Ravichandran, Bubai Chowdhury and Vignesh Ch.
Can people without a technical background move into analytics or AI?
Yes. Learners such as Ankita Singh, who came from microbiology, and Umashankar Pati, who had no prior industry experience, moved into analytics roles at EXL and R Systems after structured, hands-on training.
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