Imagination is the only limitation.
I self taught python when I found out that MATLAB can no longer satisfy my need. Learning python helped me effectively handle immense amount of experimental data, and automate experimental monitoring so that my experiment could run overnight without in-person supervision.
Data Analysis
I am familiar with NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy library and developed programs to help me automatically process experimental data. From data cleaning and exploratory data analysis, to drawing insights and producing visualization, I made myself familiar with the necessary skills on data analysis using python. I also haven been exposed to some basic machine learning algorithms.
Automation
My project involved a gigantic machine running at a top speed of 15 km/h in a confined space. Safety is the priority when the machine is running. However, due to the noise issue, the machine is mainly operating during night. To safely and effectively monitor the machine, I developed a python program that reads real-time information from our data acquisition system and analyze it. If the machine has exhibited abnormal behaviour, the program could quickly inform me the situation. As I get more familiar with python, I have managed to improve the efficiency of this program by 1000% compare to the first version.