Data Scientist

Analyses large datasets to find patterns and generate business insights.

DegreeBootcampSelf-taught

Also known as

Machine Learning EngineerQuantitative AnalystData Science ConsultantApplied Scientist

Essential Skills

Statistical modelling and inferencePython or R for data analysisMachine learning algorithm developmentData visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)SQL database queryingExperiment design and A/B testing

Good to Have

Natural language processing (NLP)Big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop)

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