Mentorship Guidelines for Aspiring Data Professionals (Amr Negm)

To ensure that my mentorship is effective and that our interactions are productive, I've established a few guidelines for those seeking my assistance.

Please review and adhere to these guidelines before reaching out:

Pre-Contact Guidelines

1. Preparation:

- Research: Thoroughly research your question or topic. Make sure you have a clear understanding of what you're asking about.

- Documentation: Document any specific issues or questions you have. Provide detailed descriptions, including any relevant background information.

2. Self-Education:

- Articles and Live Sessions: If your question pertains to CV preparation, interview questions, or job search strategies, please make sure to read all my articles and watch my recorded live sessions on these topics. These resources cover many frequently asked questions and may already provide the information you need.

Topics of Expertise

• Data Modeling
• Data Engineering
• Data Visualization
• Business Intelligence
• Data Analytics
• Database Design and Maintenance
• Data Warehousing (DWH)
• Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) Processes
• Azure Data Skills

Contact Guidelines

1. Specificity: Be specific about your question or issue. General or vague questions are harder to address effectively.

2. Relevance: Ensure your question falls within my areas of expertise. If your query is outside these areas, I may not be able to provide the best guidance.

3. Effort: Demonstrate that you have made an effort to solve the issue or answer the question on your own before seeking help. This includes reviewing available resources and attempting initial solutions.

Communication Channels

- Email: Use email for detailed questions or issues that require a thorough response.

- Messaging Platforms: For quick questions or clarifications, messaging platforms like LinkedIn are suitable.

- Scheduled Calls/Meetings: For in-depth discussions or mentorship sessions, please schedule a call or meeting in advance.

Response Time

- Email: I aim to respond to emails within 48 hours. For more complex queries, response times may vary.

- Messaging Platforms: Responses on messaging platforms will be quicker but may be brief.

- Scheduled Calls/Meetings: Ensure you book these at least one week in advance to accommodate scheduling.

Mentorship Sessions

1. Agenda: Prepare an agenda for our meeting, including specific topics or questions you want to cover.

2. Materials: Have any relevant materials or documents ready for our session to make the most of our time.

3. Follow-Up: After our session, summarize key takeaways and action items. Send a follow-up email if necessary to ensure clarity on the next steps.

By following these guidelines, we can make our mentorship interactions as productive and beneficial as possible. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals in the field of data analytics and Business Intelligence.