1. What is a Data Scientist and How Do I Become One?
February 24th, 2018
Brad Llewellyn
Senior Analytics Associate – Data Science
Syntelli Solutions

2. First Tip!

3. Senior Analytics Associate – Data Science
About Me
MCSE: Data Management and Analytics
MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
MCSA: Machine Learning
M.S. Statistics: University of South Carolina
Analytics Consultant – >5 Years
Syntelli – Brand New!
@BreakingBI
Breaking-bi.blogspot.com
Charbigroup.com
Brad Llewellyn
Senior Analytics Associate – Data Science
Syntelli Solutions

5. What is Data Science?
Data Science
Advanced Analytics

6. Agenda ? Job Search, Interview and Career Advice
Statistician/Advanced Data Analyst
Advanced Business Intelligence Architect
THERE IS NO Dedicated Q&A Section
Advanced Big Data Architect

7. Job Search, Interview and Career Advice

8. Self-Pace Learning Certifications Build your own project/Blog FREE!!!
Webinars/Online Courses

9. Create A Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Emphasize Certifications/Blogs/Training
Use Buzzwords
SQL/Hadoop/R/Python/etc.
Use Professional Contact Information

10. Networking LinkedIn www.linkedin.com User Groups/Meetups
Recruiters/Thought Leaders

11. Interview Tips Prepare! Prepare! Prepare!
Bring a Build-Your-Own Project relevant to the position
Stay positive!

12. Career Tips Training/Certifications Ask your manager for guidance
Stay positive!

13. Statistician/Advanced Data Analyst

14. What Do They Do? Focus on Individual Analyses Relevant Tasks
Cleaning Data
Building/Evaluating Models
Compiling/Presenting Results

15. What Do They Do? Junior Titles Data Scientist* Data Analyst*
Statistical Analyst
Statistical Modeler

16. What Are The Job Requirements?
Mathematics/Statistics Background
Languages Used R
Python
SAS

17. Where Can I Find Free Online Training?
Python
No single site – Use Google/Youtube
SAS

18. How Should I Build My Own Project?
Kaggle
R and Python are free
SAS has a 14-day trial
Use whichever one fits your fancy, or try them all

19. Where Can I Find Good Certifications?
R - $49 per month
Python - $389 per course
SAS - $180 per certification

20. Advanced Business Intelligence Architect

21. What Do They Do? Focus on Building Relational Structures
Relevant Tasks
Creating Pipelines
Creating Structures
Building Reports

22. What Do They Do? Junior Titles Report Developer Database Developer
Data Engineer*
Data Modeler*

23. What Are The Job Requirements?
Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science Background
Tools Used
SQL Server
Power BI
Azure

24. Where Can I Find Free Online Training?
SQL Server/Power BI/Azure
(search for a particular exam or subject area)
Ask me for a link to my eBooks

25. How Should I Build My Own Project?
Power BI Desktop is free
Download Sample Data
Build Some Data Models and Reports
SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition is free
Azure has a free Trial with sample data included

26. Where Can I Find Good Certifications?
SQL Server - $165 per exam
Power BI – $165 per exam
Azure - $165 per exam

27. Advanced Big Data Architect

28. What Do They Do? Focus on Building Distributed Structures
Relevant Tasks
Creating Pipelines
Creating Structures
Performing Analyses

29. What Do They Do? Junior Titles Big Data Engineer Data Engineer*
Hadoop Developer

30. What Are The Job Requirements?
Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science Background
Tools Used
Hadoop
Python
Azure

31. Where Can I Find Free Online Training?
Hadoop
Python
No single site – Use Google
Azure
(search for a particular exam or subject area)
Ask me for a link to my eBooks

32. How Should I Build My Own Project?
Hadoop is Open-Source (but not for the faint-of-heart)
Python is free
Kaggle -
Azure has a free trial with sample data included

33. Where Can I Find Good Certifications?
Hadoop - $100 per certification
Python - $389 per course
Azure - $165 per exam

34. Review Statistician/Advanced Data Analyst
Builds Predictive Models
High Barrier To Entry Outside of Mathematics/Statistics
Demand is High, Will Likely Begin To Decrease in 5-10 Years
Advanced Business Intelligence Architect
Builds Relational Structures
Low Barrier To Entry
Demand is High, Will Remain Stable for the Foreseeable Future
Advanced Big Data Architect
Builds Distributed Structures
High Barrier To Entry
Demand is Low, Will Increase for the Foreseeable Future
THERE IS NO Dedicated Q&A Section

35. So, Where Do I Start?
Step 1: Choose a role.
Step 2: Follow the provided links to find a relevant certification.
Step 3: Prepare for the certification with Books, Webinars and Build-Your-Own Projects.
Step 4: Get certified!
Most importantly, while you’re doing this, network with as many recruiters, managers and thought leaders as possible via User Groups, Meetups, LinkedIn and other social/technical events.

36. Senior Analytics Associate – Data Science
Thank You
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Brad Llewellyn
Senior Analytics Associate – Data Science
Syntelli Solutions
@BreakingBI
Breaking-bi.blogspot.com