Career shift from a Mechanic to Data Analyst

Hello everyone,

I’m 35 and currently a blue collar worker working as a mechanic with 16 years of experience.

I have recently completed a degree in Business Analytics and will be starting my MS in Data Science next month.

I’m not very familiar with the tech industry and don’t have any experience. I’m aiming to shift into a business/data analyst role for now and work my way up into data science.

I’m seeking some advice that can help me with the transition such as what type of roles I should target or skills I should sharpen.

I’m getting familiar with Python, SQL, and R. Also have experience using SAS Viya and Tableau through my undergraduate coursework.

Thank you in advance!!