Data scientists are analytical experts who utilize their skills in both technology and social science to find trends and manage data. They use industry knowledge, contextual understanding, skepticism of existing assumptions – to uncover solutions to business challenges.
The required skills to become a data scientist:
- Programming
- Machine Learning techniques
- Data Visualization and Reporting
- Risk Analysis
- Statistical analysis and Math
- Effective Communication
- Software Engineering Skills
- Data Mining, Cleaning and Munging
- Research
- Big Data Platforms
- Cloud Tools
- Data warehousing and structures