BigDataFr recommends: What to look for in a data scientist
How an algorithm is to a data scientist what a compound microscope is to a biologist
What’s commonly expected from a data scientist is a combination of subject matter expertise, mathematics, and computer science. This is a tall order and it makes sense that there would be a shortage of people who fit the description.
The more knowledge you have, the better, however, I’ve found that the skillset you need to be effective, in practice, tends to be more specific and much more attainable. This approach changes both what you look for from data science and what you look for in a data scientist. […]
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By Jerry Overton 1
Source: oreily.com
1. Jerry Overton is a Data Scientist and Distinguished Engineer at CSC, a global leader of next-generation IT solutions. Jerry is head of advanced analytics research and founder of CSC’s advanced analytics lab. In his blog, Doing Data Science, Jerry shares his experiences leading open research in data science.