DataFramed

#40 Becoming a Data Scientist

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Sep 17, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Renee's Early Data Experience

  • Renee Teate started her data journey designing relational databases right out of college.
  • She progressed into analytics and decided to pursue a master's for deeper math and systems knowledge.
ADVICE

Start by Assessing Your Skillset

  • Assess your coding skills, math and stats background, and presentation experience when starting data science.
  • Understand domain knowledge and common questions in the field before choosing your learning focus.
INSIGHT

Data Scientist Archetypes

  • Data scientists specialize in analyst, engineer, or researcher roles, each requiring different focuses.
  • Many roles blend these archetypes but tend to focus on one primary area.
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