Many businesses and industries understand there is great potential ready to be unlocked in data science, so much so that they're eager to hire the best data scientists. Despite this, there is still a great deal of confusion about what exactly a data scientist does. Broadly speaking, data scientists use data to solve problems for the businesses and clients they work with, but … [Read more...] about The Day-to-Day Life of a Data Scientist
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The Psychology of Data Science
I have recently published a piece on what it means and what it takes to be a data scientist. I want to add a further consideration, which lies at the intersection of science and psychology. I. Data Scientists Characteristics There is no scientist exactly alike another, and this is true for data scientists as well. Even if data science seems to mainly be a field run by American … [Read more...] about The Psychology of Data Science
Fantastic (data)-Beasts and Where to Find Them: Data Scientists and Data Engineers
I. A Philosophical Introduction There are a great confusion and vagueness around what big data and AI really are, and the technicalities of the data black box have turned the people who analyze huge datasets into some kind of mythological figures. These people, who possess all the skills and the willingness to crunch numbers and providing insights based on them, are usually … [Read more...] about Fantastic (data)-Beasts and Where to Find Them: Data Scientists and Data Engineers
Designing the Data Management Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Today, more than ever before, organisations realise the strategic importance of data and consider it to be a corporate asset that must be managed and protected just like any other asset. Considering the strategic importance of data, increasing number of farsighted organisations are investing in the tools, skills, and infrastructure required to capture, store, manage, and … [Read more...] about Designing the Data Management Infrastructure of Tomorrow
How to Boost Your Career in Big Data and Analytics
The world is increasingly digital, and this means big data is here to stay. In fact, the importance of big data and data analytics is only going to continue growing in the coming years. It is a fantastic career move and it could be just the type of career you have been trying to find. Professionals who are working in this field can expect an impressive salary, with the median … [Read more...] about How to Boost Your Career in Big Data and Analytics
