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Company Description Guru Forum partners with invite-only Top 1% companies to power WhitePapers Launch, a platform where leading organizations share high-impact industry research an…
Data Scientist Location: Remote – India Experience: 7 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with 7 years of hands-on exper…
Job: Data Scientist Experience: 2-6 Years Location: Bangalore Commitment: Full-Time Team: Data Science What we are looking for: Data Scientist preferably from financial services, l…
Job Description - Data Scientist Job Title Data Scientist (Core ML) – 4–6 Years Experience Role Summary Develop predictive analytics and machine learning solutions focusing on fore…
Data Scientist – AI/ML & Identity Management Location: Hyderabad, India Experience: 7–15 years Employment Type: Full-time, Work from Office Role Overview We are looking for a Data …
Data Scientist - US healthcare Domain Location: Bangalore Experience: 6 Years Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with 6 years of experience in building d…
Infosys Consulting, the management consulting business of Infosys, is looking to hire Data Scientists. Successful candidates will be part of a specialised customer-facing AI Labs t…
Data Scientist – Core Models (Founding Team) Affluense.ai | Bengaluru (In-office) | Full-time About Affluense.ai Affluense.ai is building India's wealth intelligence layer — an AI-…
Roles & responsibilities : Delivery of Key Projects: Successfully deliver advanced analytics and data science projects within predefined timelines and budget constraints. Collabora…
Job Description: Data Scientist with Machine learning Location: Pune, India Experience: 5-8 Years Role Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Data Scienti…
Exp : 5-12 yrs Location : Chennai Major in Data Science/Statistics Working experience in ML/Deep Learning/ Operations Research (NLP/ Computer Vision) Strong written and verbal comm…
Role Overview We are looking for a Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions that solve business problems. The role involves working across the ML li…
Job Title: Data Scientist AIML YOE : 5 Location: Mumbai , Chennai , Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Gurugoan JOB DESCRIPTION: Hands-on experience with GenAI, Gemini or Open source LLMs an…
Role- AI Engineer/Lead AI Engineer/AI Architect Experience- 4-15 YRS Job Location - Chennai/Hyderabad Mode of Work- Hybrid Notice Period- 0-30 days (Quick joiners are highly prefer…
Key Responsibilities : 1. Recommendation Systems Design and optimize personalized recommendation engines (collaborative filtering, content-based, hybrid models) Build real-time and…
The ideal candidate's favorite words are learning, data, scale, and agility. You will leverage your strong collaboration skills and ability to extract valuable insights from highly…
Work with different user groups/ departments · Identify processes where Analytics driven decision making can create powerful impact · Design original analysis that helps generate r…
Senior Data Scientist Locations: Bangalore | Mumbai | Gurgaon | Pune | Chennai Experience: 5.5–10 Years Compensation: Up to ₹36 LPA Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are …
Dear Candidate, Greetings from Sanmar Group! We have an opportunity for Senior Data Scientist role for Corporate Office, Chennai. Looking for candidates with 10 years of total expe…
About Business Unit: The Automotive Practice at Epsilon is a rapidly growing team, driving growth for major players in the automotive industry - from Original Equipment Manufacture…
Data Science Manager ORMAE · Bangalore, India · Full-time · Data Science / AI Consulting ABOUT THE ROLE ORMAE is an AI, Optimization, and Machine Learning consulting firm deliverin…
Job Title: Data Scientist - Lead Company: FedEx Location: Bangalore About FedEx: FedEx is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, an…
As the Engineering Manager for Data Science, you will lead a high-performing team of Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Data Engineers. You will sit at the intersecti…
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Alw…
About Navi At Navi, our mission is to simplify finance for a billion people, through technology-first products built at scale. Founded in 2018 by Sachin Bansal and Ankit Agarwal, N…
About Navi At Navi, our mission is to simplify finance for a billion people, through technology-first products built at scale. Founded in 2018 by Sachin Bansal and Ankit Agarwal, N…
Leader - Data Science Incedo Data Modernization Platforms | DataXel & DQXpert LOCATION - Gurugram/Bangalore EXPERIENCE - 14–18 years REPORTS TO Head of Engineering ABOUT INCEDO Inc…
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Design and develop production forecasting and optimisation models across parking (occupancy, price elasticity, valet resourcing, drive-up vs prebook), aero (…
Data Scientist – Generative AI & Machine Learning Trainer | HCLTech Location: Chennai | Bangalore Experience: 5 to 8 Years (2 to 5 years in Generative AI & LLMs) HCLTech is looking…
We’re Hiring: Data Science Intern ISIR AI Tech Pvt. Ltd. provides AI, data analytics, GIS, and technical consulting solutions for projects across the energy, marine, metocean, clim…
TrueID is at the forefront of digital transformation in the realm of biometric-based identity management, emphasizing the pivotal role of digital identities in modern-day businesse…
Yubi, formerly known as CredAvenue, is re-defining global debt markets by freeing the flow of finance between borrowers, lenders, and investors. We are the world's possibility plat…
Role Overview: A hands-on Applied AI leader to both build AI systems and drive enterprise adoption . To work closely with the Leadership Team, and functional leaders to design, del…
About Navi At Navi, our mission is to simplify finance for a billion people, through technology-first products built at scale. Founded in 2018 by Sachin Bansal and Ankit Agarwal, N…
EcoMetric is a USA based full service energy consulting firm focusing on energy efficiency, and distributed energy resources including demand response and renewables. We are seekin…
This Data Scientist role at NTT DATA UK involves developing and deploying machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and optimisation. The position requires …
Job Overview: The Commercial Analytics group is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team. Your mission is to build and scale trusted data science products that power commercia…
Data Scientist US-NY-Melville Job ID: 34517 Type: Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Marketing CUSA Melville Headquarters About the Role Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seek…
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supp…
Are you passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights that improve product quality and customer satisfaction? We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Data Scient…
Description Are you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact,…
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 mill…
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in…
Mactores is the agent-native AWS modernization firm. Most modernization work doesn't ship, it stalls in pilots, slips a year, or lands at three times the budget. We exist to ship i…
Mactores is the agent-native AWS modernization firm. Most modernization work doesn't ship, it stalls in pilots, slips a year, or lands at three times the budget. We exist to ship i…
Mactores is the agent-native AWS modernization firm. Most modernization work doesn't ship, it stalls in pilots, slips a year, or lands at three times the budget. We exist to ship i…
We are seeking a candidate for a key leadership role in scheduling for a portfolio of Data Center projects of strategic importance to Meta. The Area Schedule Lead, Leased will act …
Turner & Townsend is looking for a Director- Scheduling to lead scheduling services on key client accounts.…
About the jobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.…
Senior Database Reliability Engineer: Job Type: Full-time Location: Remote Job Summary: Join our team as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, where you’ll play a central role in…
£65,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to …
About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly…
hackajob is partnering directly with Just Eat to hire for this role. Hungry for a challenge? Thats good, because at Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET) we have abundant opportunity, or, as…
SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Data Scientist that will be responsible for modeling complex business problems and discovering business insights through the use of statist…
Remote - Before you read further: applying to this role requires a Loom video walkthrough under 5 minutes of the best thing you have built, plus a repo or live link. Tell us the ha…
We are looking for a Data Scientist with at least 5 years of experience in client-facing roles. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Python or R and experience with …
hackajob is partnering directly with Accenture to hire for this role. Job Role : Data Science Manager Location : London Career Level: Manager Accenture is a leading global professi…
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institu…
hackajob is partnering directly with Google to hire for this role. Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity's most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pi…
We’re transforming how data powers decisions across Whitbread — from optimising hotel operations to shaping long ‑ term commercial strategy. As our Head of Data Science, you’ll lea…
Role: Senior Data Scientist Salary: from £60000 Location: Portsmouth ( hybrid, 3 days onsite) Intro Sirius Analysis, we are a rapidly growing consultancy firm, renowned for our rep…
hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist in Fort …
Job details Position: Data Scientist Compensation: $ 75 - 90 /hour, depending on experience Location: Full Remote Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled D…
As Technical Producers at Riot, we lead passionate technical teams and initiatives to create products and experiences that maximize developer and player value. We guide development…
This job is with eBay, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. A…
hackajob is partnering directly with BNY Mellon to hire for this role. In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways: Lead complex, end to end AI solution development. …
hackajob is partnering directly with Moody's Corporation to hire for this role. At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do …
Founding Data Scientist / Machine Learning Scientist Fully remote role - Odd trip to London office Subriction - Service based business We're working with an exciting business that …
hackajob is collaborating with Accenture to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-bas…
About upGrad Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees,…
This job is with Warner Bros. Discovery, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the rec…
Job Description: Role: Senior Data Scientist Rate: £585 / day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Newcastle) Contract Length: 6 Months About the Role Join a multid…
Senior Data Scientist (ML Platform & Production) Senior individual contributor role at a fast-scaling, AI-first software business Own the full data-to-production lifecycle across M…
hackajob is partnering directly with LexisNexis to hire for this role. Senior Data Scientist I Excited to uncover insights from complex data and turn them into impactful business d…
hackajob is partnering directly with Kainos to hire for this role. Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a sh…
hackajob is partnering directly with Rentokil Initial to hire for this role. As part of our Group AI Team, we are scaling our internal capabilities to deliver cutting-edge, product…
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality c…
Job ID: 2616024 Location: Huntsville, AL, US Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Data Scientist Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 2…
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to apply advanced statistical, mathematical and computational techniques to complex business data. The successful can…
Data Scientist Knowsley - 3 days a week The Company They are a well established UK retail business undergoing a broader data and AI transformation. The organisation is investing in…
Job Summary: As a Data Science Trainer , your role will be to deliver engaging training in Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning, and Business Intelligence while mentoring lear…
This job is with HP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Mar…
hackajob is partnering directly with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to hire for this role. Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is hom…
Brainlabs is the independent, founder-led agency building the future of media. We have over 1000 Brainlabbers based across the global, all united through the 12 principles laid out…
Salary: Up to £75k DOE Bonuses & Benefits Location: Cheltenham (3 days on-site per week) Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV (West) Required Key Skills: Machine Learning, AWS/Az…
ABOUT THE COMPANY Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate qu…
Job Description Data Scientist I The Data Scientist I provides data science, statistical, and advanced analytical support to CDC programs. This role focuses on extracting knowledge…
This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly…
Senior Data Scientist (ML Platform & Production) Senior individual contributor role at a scaling AI-first software business Own the full data-to-production lifecycle across ML mode…
Data Science Analyst (Contract) Location: Belfast Start: ASAP Duration: 6 Months (Likely Extension) We're looking for a Data Science Analyst with strong Python and SQL skills to jo…
Job Description Located in Maidenhead Reporting to Head of Business Intelligence Job Overview The Data Scientist is responsible for designing, developing, scaling, and maintaining …
Job Title: Data Scientist Location: Remote Clearance: Active Top Secret Job Type: Contract W2 Top Skills Strong background building and deploying machine learning models. Experienc…
Are you a talented Senior Data Engineer looking for a remote job that lets you show your skills and get decent compensation? Look no further than Lemon.io — the marketplace that co…
Description: About Weyerhaeuser At Weyerhaeuser, we are the world’s premier timberland, and forest products company. Sustainability is the founding concept of our business, and our…
Salary: between £55,000 to £61,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Reports to: Head of Data Services Location: Harlow, Essex. Easi…
This job is with Capco, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. …
This job is with Warner Bros. Discovery, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the rec…
Data Scientist Mid to senior Data Scientist role within a global business Full ML and AI lifecycle across traditional ML, LLMs, RAG and agentic AI workflows Belfast based, hybrid (…
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to …
Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses a…
Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses a…
Job Description About This Role Smart Manufacturing and Automation (SMA) at Texas Instruments is looking for a Sr./Lead Data Scientist who can fundamentally change how facilities o…
This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter direc…
Description We are recruiting a Data Scientist with applied machine learning experience to join our Claims Analytics team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated anal…
Data Scientist - REC000101643 Location: Hybrid, 3 days from home and 2 days from our beautiful Gourock office Contract: Permanent, full-time Monday – Friday Salary: £55k - £60k bas…
Job Number: R0245993 Data Scientist The Opportunity: As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the p…
As a member of the C3 AI Data Science team, you will work with some of the largest companies on the planet helping them build the next generation of AI-powered enterprise applicati…
As a member of the C3 AI Data Science team, you will work with some of the largest companies on the planet helping them build the next generation of AI-powered enterprise applicati…
This job is with Kraft Heinz, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter dire…
hackajob is partnering directly with Simply Business to hire for this role. Who Are We? We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our p…
Role: Data Scientist Location: Grand-Prairie, Texas 75050 Work Model: Onsite (4 days a week work from office Mon - Thu) Duration: Fulltime Employee Numbers of Interview : 3 to 4 Mo…
This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter direc…
RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Scientist in Houston, TX. Key Tasks: * Developing and validating agentic solutions * Developing end-to-end LLM based so…
hackajob is partnering directly with Dunnhumby to hire for this role. dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world's most ambitious retailers …
hackajob is partnering directly with Rentokil Initial to hire for this role. As part of our Group AI Team, we are scaling our internal capabilities to deliver cutting-edge, product…
hackajob is partnering directly with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to hire for this role. As our new Lead Data Scientist , you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering Jet2's Data …
Were looking for a Senior AI Engineer / Data Scientist to join our team in London, United Kingdom, in a hybrid working mode. This role is at the core of EPAM’s Data & AI Practice a…
Were looking for a Senior AI Engineer & Data Science Consultant to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. This role is part of EPAM’s Data & AI Practice …
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Before you apply
Application volume is the defining feature of this market. LinkedIn has been reported to process around 11,000 job applications per minute — roughly a 45% year-on-year rise — and recruiters describe receiving 300–500 applications on a popular role within three days. The practical consequence is that being a plausible candidate is no longer enough; you need to be an obvious one for the specific posting.
Two checks are worth doing before every application. First, the knockouts — work authorisation, years of experience, location and on-site expectations are filterable fields, and failing one ends the application regardless of how strong the rest is. Second, keyword coverage: make sure every skill you genuinely have that the posting names appears in your resume in the posting's own words. That is coverage, not density, and it never means adding skills you don't have. The widely-repeated claim that ATS software auto-rejects 75% of resumes is a myth traceable to a 2012 sales pitch — what actually filters you is those knockout fields plus a recruiter's six-to-eight-second scan, as our ATS guide explains with sources.
What data scientist roles advertise
- ›Indian — middle half ₹8.5L to ₹23L, from 1,398 postings with a figure
- ›UK — middle half £39k to at least £70k, from 1,235 postings with a figure
- ›US — middle half $121k to at least $140k, from 4,999 postings with a figure
These come from job postings, most of which state no pay at all, and a share of the figures that exist are the source's estimate rather than a number an employer published — the salary page states that share per country. Read them as the posted market you negotiate against rather than as what the average data scientist is paid. The full distribution, the 12-month trend and who is hiring →
Data Scientist interview questions you should be ready for
These are questions that recur in data scientist interviews, with the structure of a strong answer. They're from our own question bank — not scraped from review sites.
How would you find the k largest elements in a big stream? Coding
- Sorting everything is O(n log n) and needs all data in memory — say why that's wrong for a stream.
- Keep a min-heap of size k.
- Push each element; if the heap exceeds k, pop the minimum.
- The heap holds the k largest at all times. O(n log k) time, O(k) space.
Watch out: Using a max-heap of everything — that defeats the memory saving.
At senior level: Mention quickselect for the static case, and approximate sketches at very large scale.
Explain the different SQL joins. SQL
- INNER: only rows matching in both tables.
- LEFT: all rows from the left, NULLs where the right has no match.
- RIGHT: the mirror image; FULL OUTER: everything from both sides.
- CROSS: every combination — usually a mistake if unintended.
- Use a LEFT JOIN with a NULL check to find rows missing from the other table.
Watch out: Filtering the right table in WHERE after a LEFT JOIN — it silently becomes an INNER JOIN.
At senior level: Discuss join order, row multiplication on one-to-many, and anti-joins.
Write a query for the top 3 products by revenue per month. SQL
- State assumptions about the schema and what counts as revenue.
- Aggregate first: SUM(revenue) GROUP BY month, product.
- Wrap it in a CTE and add RANK() OVER (PARTITION BY month ORDER BY revenue DESC).
- Filter the outer query to rank <= 3.
- Mention RANK vs DENSE_RANK vs ROW_NUMBER for tie handling.
Watch out: Trying to filter a window function in WHERE — it must go in an outer query or QUALIFY.
At senior level: Discuss index/partition strategy and cost on large fact tables.
A dashboard shows signups dropped 30% overnight. How do you investigate? Case
- First ask: is it real or a data problem? Check the pipeline, tracking and any release.
- Confirm the metric definition didn't change.
- Segment: by source, device, geo, browser, new vs returning — find where the drop concentrates.
- Correlate with deploys, experiments, campaigns and external events.
- Form a hypothesis, validate it, then quantify the impact and recommend an action.
Watch out: Assuming it's a real business drop and skipping data-quality checks.
At senior level: Set up an alert and a runbook so the next occurrence is detected automatically.
How would you design an A/B test? Case
- State one hypothesis and a single primary metric before you start.
- Compute the sample size from baseline rate, minimum detectable effect, power and significance.
- Randomise at the right unit (usually user) and check the split is balanced.
- Run for whole business cycles — don't peek and stop early.
- Analyse the primary metric, check guardrails, and report the effect size with a confidence interval.
Watch out: Peeking daily and stopping at the first significant result — that inflates false positives.
At senior level: Discuss novelty effects, network interference, CUPED and sequential testing.
What is a p-value, in plain language? Conceptual
- It's the probability of seeing a result at least this extreme if the null hypothesis were true.
- A small p-value means the data is surprising under 'no effect'.
- It is NOT the probability that your hypothesis is true.
- It says nothing about effect size or business value.
- Always pair it with a confidence interval.
Watch out: Saying 'there's a 5% chance we're wrong' — that's the classic misstatement.
At senior level: Discuss multiple-comparison correction and practical vs statistical significance.
Predict the full question set for a specific job description →
Before you apply for a data scientist role
- ›Data Scientist salary dataThe full distribution of advertised pay, with the sample size and date behind every figure.
- ›Data Scientist resume exampleA full resume for this role, with the bullet structure that survives a recruiter skim.
- ›Data Scientist interview questionsThe questions this role is actually screened on, and what a strong answer contains.
- ›Score your resume against one of these postingsReal skill overlap and the knockout rules that reject people, not a keyword-density number.
- ›What these postings actually ask forMeasured across 2,411 job descriptions, by role, rather than guessed at.
- ›What every role pays, side by side33 roles across India, the UK and the US, with the sample size and method published.
- ›Every role we track, in one listLive counts per role, with pay and a route in where we have them.
- ›How to become a data scientistThe realistic routes in, what to learn in order, and what gets people rejected.
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Data Scientist Jobs — common questions
What salary can a data scientist expect?
In India, roughly 8–15 LPA early and 20–35 LPA at senior level in product companies; services firms pay materially less for the same title. The US band runs about $100,000–$160,000 mid-level, the UK £45,000–£75,000. The step change comes when a model you built is what a decision runs on, rather than a notebook nobody deployed.
What is the difference between a data scientist and a data analyst?
An analyst explains what happened; a scientist builds something that predicts or decides. Many companies use the titles interchangeably and treat 'scientist' as the senior band. The line that matters in hiring is whether you can take a model to production in Python, or stop at SQL and a dashboard.
Do I need a master's or a PhD?
For most product roles, no. A postgraduate degree helps for research positions and for some visa routes, and does very little in a first-round screen if your code is weak. What gets you shortlisted is two or three projects where you can state the metric, the baseline you beat, and what you would do differently.