For quite some time, I had been considering enrolling in a data science bootcamp. Working in finance, I’ve found that more and more of my responsibilities involve programming—particularly in Python and SQL. As AI continues to evolve, I felt it was the right time to skill up and explore how I could integrate AI and data science into my professional development.

Living in Tokyo, I was looking specifically for an international bootcamp with in-person or hybrid offerings. Options were surprisingly limited, but Le Wagon stood out. Not only do they have a strong international presence, but they’ve done a great job promoting their tech community locally through Meetup events and free workshops. I attended a few of their free sessions and was impressed with both the content and teaching style—clear, practical, and beginner-friendly.