Business Insider May 12, 2026 • 08:30

I'm a Meta data scientist. My Ph.D sets me apart in Big Tech — but I wouldn't recommend my path to everyone. - Business Insider

By Charissa Cheong

A data scientist at Meta says doing a Ph.D made him curious, skeptical, and a good communicator.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anand Ramanathan, who works at Meta and lives in New Jersey. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
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