563: How to Rock at Data Science — with Tina Huang
Apr 5, 2022
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Superstar data science YouTuber Tina Huang talks about key areas in data science, her five steps for consistency, day-to-day life at a tech company, computer science background, software languages used, SQL course benefits, traditional banking vs big tech, pharmacology impact on data science, and preparing for data science interviews
Focus on coding, math, and commercial acumen to start in data science.
Tina outlines five steps for consistency: setting goals, having support, and maintaining commitment.
Data scientists need versatility and business understanding in large tech companies.
Deep dives
Key Areas for Getting Started in Data Science
Focusing on coding, math, and commercial acumen are key areas to start in data science. Tina highlights the importance of these aspects to build a strong foundation in the field.
Steps to Consistently Doing Anything
Tina outlines five steps for consistency: defining tangible goals, breaking them into sub-goals, committing to someone else, having a support system, and maintaining consistency. These steps are crucial for achieving success in various endeavors.
Day-to-Day for Data Scientists at Big Tech Firms
Data scientists at large tech companies work on a variety of problems and projects, requiring them to be versatile and adaptive. Tina explains the importance of understanding business problems, iterative analyses, and cross-functional communication in a data scientist's role.
Software Languages Used Regularly
Python is preferred for machine learning tasks, while R is utilized for statistical analysis and visualization. SQL remains essential for efficient database queries in data science projects. Using a combination of these languages helps in tackling different aspects of data analysis effectively.
Handling Data Scenarios with Insufficient Data
Tina emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, domain knowledge, intuition, hypothesis testing, and leveraging available resources in scenarios where there is insufficient data for decision-making. She highlights the iterative process of problem-solving even in data-scarce situations.
In this episode, superstar data science YouTuber Tina Huang joins us to discuss what it's like to work at one of the world's largest tech companies, her strategies for efficient learning, and how best to prepare for a career in data science from scratch.
In this episode you will learn:
The key areas to focus on when getting started in data science [6:01]
Tina’s five steps to consistently doing anything [11:55]
Tina's day-to-day life as a data scientist at one of the world’s largest tech companies [20:02]
How Tina's computer science background helps her work [26:20]
Traditional banking culture vs big tech [32:12]
How Tina's background in pharmacology impacts her work in data science [36:15]
The software languages that Tina uses daily in her work [45:30]
How Tina’s SQL course practically prepares you for data science interviews [47:24]