Alumni story: Patrice uses data to boost skills

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Patrice Dufourny

Data Scientist 

Read Patrice's inspiring testimonial!

Can you tell us about your development before joining the team?

I have a baccalauréat and I've always had a natural interest in IT. By dint of my curiosity and self-training, I started out in IT support, then gradually progressed to become an IT Manager.

Data has always played an important role in my work. I loved analysing information to optimise processes and improve decision-making. But there came a point when I felt I was really held back: I knew how to manipulate data, but not necessarily how to apply best practice. Sometimes I felt that my analyses lacked rigour, which could affect their relevance.

So I wanted to strengthen my skills in data analytics, structure my approach and gain a better understanding of the modern tools that enable data to be processed effectively.

What convinced you to choose Artefact School of Data?

My professional experience has led me to work on projects involving data, but without any specific training in the field, I tended to rely solely on Excel and a few basic tools. I knew that this wasn't enough to exploit the full potential of data.

When I found myself in a period of professional transition, I saw it as an opportunity to learn and develop my skills. I wanted to master modern data analytics tools, understand best practice and be able to work in a structured and efficient way.

What convinced me about Artefact was its practical, immersive approach. This is not purely theoretical training: here, you apply what you learn immediately, and you evolve in a stimulating environment.

What was your training experience like?

One of the things that stood out for me was the steady but progressive pace. Every day we were introduced to new concepts that we could use immediately for future exercises and projects. We never had time to forget what we'd just learned!

I also really appreciated the structure of the days: first a theoretical presentation, then practical exercises to do on your own, and finally collaborative work sessions with the other participants. This balance allows you to assimilate the concepts in depth and understand how to apply them in a real-life professional context.

Another strong point was the support. Whenever we had a doubt or difficulty, there was always someone there to help us, which made learning fluid and motivating.

What concrete benefits have you gained from this training?

This bootcamp has completely changed the way I approach data analysis. Before, I tended to work intuitively, but without any real structure. Now I have a clear methodology, powerful tools and a much more rigorous approach.

I've discovered new techniques and, above all, solutions that I didn't know anything about before. Thanks to this training, I now know how to automate tasks, optimise my analyses and save precious time in my professional missions.

I'm convinced that these skills will enable me to be more efficient and bring real added value to my future projects.

If you had to describe the School of Data in one word, what would it be?

Cool! Because the learning took place in a great atmosphere, with a top-notch team of trainers and a stimulating, caring environment. I learnt as much from the speakers as from the other participants, and this dynamic made the experience even more rewarding.