Tag Archive: data scientist

Data quality is in the eye of the beholder

The quality of the data we work with has a significant impact on the quality of the insights we can extrapolate for the business. Following on from my recent mini-series on the evolving data-related roles, it was interesting to come across Edwin Walker’s article on Data Science Central titled: ‘How do different personas in an …

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The evolving role of the data scientist

This month, I am wrapping up my three-part series on evolving data-related roles by focusing on one of the fastest changing and popular roles under discussion in the industry today – the data scientist.

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Debunking data analytics myths – Part 1

Experts in the data space know the importance of data and its analysis to help drive business growth and competitive advantage. Of course, data analytics is not something that can just be switched on and happen overnight. It does come with challenges, and overcoming those challenges are instrumental to a project’s success.

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Spot the difference – data scientist vs data analyst

Revenues in the global big data market are expected to more than double from 2018 figures and reach $103 billion by 2027. Given figures like this, it certainly emphasises the need for organisations to ensure they have the right skills in place to capitalise on this obvious growth opportunity. And a key element is to …

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Non-technical skills required by a data scientist

 If we had to name one technology related aspect, over and above Artificial Intelligence (AI) of course, that has seen the industry abuzz with excitement and progression, I am sure that like me, for many of you the term Data Scientist comes to mind. However, in addition to all the analytical and statistical skills, a …

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Communication in Data Science

Data science and the outcomes it delivers can be complex and hard to explain. Presenting your approaches and findings to a non-technical audience, such as the marketing team or the C-Suite, is a crucial part of being a data scientist. You need to have the ability to interpret data, tell the stories contained therein, and …

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The Road from CIO to CEO

A very interesting point of discussion is how a CIO can inject some impetus into the role to eventually propel him/herself into the CEO position. With a shift in mind-set, possibly some study, while focusing on fulfilling the role of the “new CIO” as a key enabler and innovator in the broader organisation, it may …

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Data Scientist – Job Spec

In my next life I want to be a data scientist… Appart from being labelled the sexiest job for this decade, it encompasses a very interesting mix of job functions. The typical data scientist performs a combination of technical IT tasks, various forms of data analysis, and high-end consulting to the business. However, while these …

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