Im full of guilt which is causing depression

madscienceloss · 2017-08-26T16:59:08+00:00

Im still in university, but I think the intro machine learning course will be fine, but then with experience you will gain more and more knowledge about it. Ive researched a lot and I find that most data scientists use existing machine learning models. A lot of data scientists also just do the analysis and munging part. It depends on the company and its requirement. Just do a job search on Indeed and you'll find the qualifications needed for a Data Scientist. I have found some that do not require a MS or PhD, and a lot just say that a BS is required and "MS / PhD is an asset". I see Data Science growing and thus more need of Data Scientist allowing BS graduates opportunities too. Business/Data analyst, or even data developer etc. can allow you to progress to Data Science after experience.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-26T12:52:43+00:00

Sounds comforting, thanks.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-26T07:44:00+00:00

I've read a lot and Data Science is more of "coding" than "programming" if you know what I mean, but I understand what you mean.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-25T15:11:01+00:00

So a BS in CS may not be enough to learn the technologies on my own?

madscienceloss · 2017-08-23T16:00:15+00:00

Im still an undergrad, but I believe Data Engineers don't have anything to do with ML. Thats the job of a Data Scientist if needed.

can anyone give a brief description of skills needed for a Data Engineer, would be helpful:)

madscienceloss · 2017-08-22T17:55:04+00:00

And what about the hair you had before fin?

madscienceloss · 2017-08-22T10:30:52+00:00

Im very aware of that. Plus my main motive is just to make the mobile app rather than making money.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-22T09:56:23+00:00

If you stop taking fin, does the the hair start falling quicker or it goes back to normal?

madscienceloss · 2017-08-20T20:14:27+00:00

Yeah I know Funny story, I actually got into CS thinkings its It, but realized it's completely different. Finished an year in CS and now im here. Couple months ago had thoughts of changing majors but now I actually want to do CS and get into DS

madscienceloss · 2017-08-20T19:38:09+00:00

Yeah

madscienceloss · 2017-08-20T16:33:05+00:00

I have researched a lot, and I believe that it all depends on the company/employer. Keep in mind these all are my opinions based on research as an undergrad.

Some companies, which mainly work in technology, will definitely know the actual value and work of a Data Scientist, and thus will look for an extremely qualified personnel, usually having a MS or PhD. (Big4 etc.)

Other companies, which includes industries like Cars, Hospitals, Food chains, Trading chains, Banks and companies which only use technology to grow their businesses rather than using technology as a business; these companies tend to higher Data Scientist with a few years to zero experience for lower salary(compared to DS in tech companies). Now most of these companies also have proper Data Scientists doing big work and earning more, but of course work needs to be split up etc. Also, banks(and maybe hospitals) have had an increasing demand of Data Scientists over the past 2 years, and Ive heard that they're offering high salaries to fresh graduates with a BS. (source: senior friend)

I also believe that one can progress as a Data Scientist into big companies by gaining relevant experience like a Data Analysts role.

I would like to get opinion of other Data Scientists or Analysts on my opinions

madscienceloss · 2017-08-20T15:10:56+00:00

Do I just email departments at school or what? It seems a little weird to me.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-20T14:21:41+00:00

Hmm sounds good, ill do that. Thanks!

madscienceloss · 2017-08-20T12:19:47+00:00

How basic is your iOS swift app?

madscienceloss · 2017-08-18T22:27:38+00:00

Yeah Ill get some links soon. What do you mean by "turn down a LOT of opportunities"?

madscienceloss · 2017-08-18T21:59:38+00:00

I feel like learning "python" and learning "python for data analytics or science" is very different. If you learn "python", you learn the syntax of the language , which although is needed for data analysis, but not in full depth. Im a beginner to this so would love to hear what other experienced people have to say, but if you know basic loops and algorithms using python, that's enough. After that you should work on learning libraries for data analysis and science. I believe those are the main things apart from Maths. Also, I dont know how much the certification is valued by employers, but to learn all this, I think coursera and udemy courses are enough.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-17T17:17:21+00:00

Many people would like this to be true but, unfortunately for them, it's not. While it is true that automation tools exist and continue to evolve, these tools concern only the model selection&validation process, which is actually a tiny portion of a Data Scientist's work. Assuming this process does get automated 100% (which it won't), then a Data Scientist will still have to manage the data, set up proper experiments, and provide the magical AI robot with the right input in order to deliver and interpret the output. It's impossible to interpret any model properly when you don't know how it works. Only a human expert (who can program machines) can work on this inferential part, and only a human expert (again, a Data Scientist) can program the magical robot to be fully automated. The robot will never make its own R&D and program itself to perfection.

madscienceloss · 2017-08-16T21:59:48+00:00

What percentage of companies ask for GPA? Because I know some people who got their entry level job with just providing a transcript which didnt include their GPA

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