How would you compare a developer vs data science guy? What is the ratio of people working in these teams? People say to be successful in this field you need an MS/PhD what are your thoughts

Analyst

AMA. How does a day to day pan out for a data scientist, Who is data science not really for, Does FOMO really affect my career in DS

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Myths busted by a Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Myths busted by a Data Scientist- Grapevine

Welcome to Business Roles's Private Community

Welcome to Data Scientists's Private Community

AMA.. Questions can be anything related to Data Science and how does a day to day pan out for a data scientist , does FOMO really affect one’s career in DS

Just curious about what others think here.

From someone I met yesterday, they concluded that it might not be dying but it has gotten extremely competitive at entry levels. It might be dying for the extreme noobs probably because these noobs can find better jobs (money/effort) in Product Management or Founder's Office yada yada.

Personally, it’s highly competitive now. I mean it was always easy to get in with a masters degree. Now it is hard to get in even with a PhD.

True, people get hired without masters degrees but only a small fraction of them are doing really great work. Your skills to progress matter more than a piece of paper here.

But Is data science still worth it in 2024?

Is data science still worth it in 2024?

Software Developer

Talking to my nephew nowadays seems like the AI bug has gotten to him. Even going back during the early parts of my own career and even undergrad, ML and stats was still a fledgling field. Most of the smart folks went into SDE roles at top tech.

I still remember that even back then, hiring for roles like these were extremely theoretical. You would test even experienced candidates with undergrad topics which was slightly outdated tbh because most of the functions were abstracted away and it is obvious that you would not remember the matrix approach to finding weights for a simple linear regression model.

Has this changed now? Because I don't think interviews like that actually evaluate the accumulated wisdom that experienced professionals bring to the table.

I mean it is generally a waste of time for anyone to brush up manual derivations or remember SQL niche intricacies. Usually it is better to test for the 80% knowledge that is actually useful on a day to day basis. I mean if the main things that companies test in experienced candidates is something that can be rote-memorized from a book then they are not testing the right things no?

What do you all think? Just wondering about this for some time now especially considering the hype around AI?

Is Data Science a bad bet for your career longevity?

Product Manager

I don’t get it, some people who works only in excel and have no knowledge of mathematics behind ML AI models. Also have no background in coding are calling themselves Data scientists. Is this really a justice with the role of data scientist??

Why some data analysts call themselves Data Scientists??

People working in Data Science how does your Day to Day looks like ? Is the Market really good for Data Science right now? Carrer Aspects of the field ? And how much can a fresher make ?

People in Data Science !!!

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

Hey everyone, happy to answer any questions around Data Science/ML/AI and making a career within it

A brief about me, I work currently as a Sr. ML Engineer at an Indian unicorn startup 
I graduated 5+ years ago and have since worked as a Data Scientist / ML Engineer at an ecommerce company and social media company. My designations have changed based on the industry requirements and work too changed based on that.

Would love to take questions on what it means to be an ML Engineer, my early learnings from a career in data science, and thoughts on AI.

Look forward to all questions :)

AMA 🎙️: Hi, I am diffusedbandit, Senior ML Engineer at an Indian Unicorn

I am unemployed since 1 year,did not do anything for 1 year coz of some reason , earlier I was in QA but now want to get into development. Already 1 year is gone which is big enough career gap and I am panicking. Now I am not able to understand whether I should join any software development course like Crio or shall I join any Data science/ML course. Whatever I have to do it will take 6 months more , but I guess I have no choice. I know basic nodejs and all but no knowledge of Data science however DS will be more in demand in future so that is why I am thinking about that. But I am not sure which one shall I take ?

I just wanted to know from folks that can anyone learn Data science in 6 months good enough to get a job or shall I opt for software development course. Also , if I shall go for data science course , please suggest me some good training institute for it.

Software dev or data science

How to Become a Data scientist if someone is not from a technical background?

Data Scientist role ready

Senior Associate

Hey guys, I am a DS with 3YOE and have offers for DS and MLOps roles, 

DS role is in Blore (greater pay but greater cost of living)
MLOps role is remote (lesser pay but little to no cost of living as I stay with my parents)

I have seen a lot of shift towards ML engineer or MLOps field now, so wondering, should I switch to MLOps?

Data science or MLOps

I would like to seek your advice on decision which I’m going to make based on your opinion.

I’m having 13+ years of experience in data field. Last 4-5 years I’m working has Big Data Engineer and now I would like to learn data science/ML/AL and switch my career into DS. So, here I have couple of questions- 

1. Is it right choice to do at the experience level ? 
2. What’s best institute or tutor for DS for online learning 

Thanks.!

Hi Data Scientists out here,

Data engineer

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

Hi,
I am writing to express my sincere interest in Data Scientist position.

As a seasoned professional with almost  2 years of hands-on experience in data science and  machine learning and a proven track record of successfully implementing data science solutions. I have worked for big clients like Mastercard too. I am eager to contribute my skills to your company too.

If any reference can help me find new opportunities then please let me know.

Thank you

Role of data scientist

I spoke to an experienced guy in the IT sector who has worked in many FinTech firms and consulting companies. He said when the data science hype started several years back, companies started getting funds from venture capitalists to set up data science wings . Companies went on a hiring spree with this money to hire data science professionals.

However, as the years passed, these data science departments failed to generate revenue as expected. Also, some aspects of data science will very likely be automated. So companies will probably hire less data science professionals and may even fire the resources hired earlier.

source: https://www.reddit.com/r/developersIndia/comments/zzji46/is_data_science_a_bubble_about_to_burst

Data Science Bubble is about to Burst...

While job hunting I was asked if I had any experience as a Data Scientist. 

No, not officially, I had taken part in the Kaggle Competitions.

Not even a freelance experience.

How do you get your first data science job?

How do I land my first Data Science job!?

I am a PM with 2 years of experience, 2 years as BA. And 2 years as a software developer before puruing MBA. I really enjoy working with data, and I like getting things done myself rather than making other people do it. Should I do some Data Science course and move to that field? Does it sound feasible?

Asking on behalf of a friend - Should I move to Data Science ?

Software Engineer

I've seen a glaring issue with DS in India: desis don't genuinely want real insights. The boss only want insights that agree with his gut feeling. I always thought that we had to uncover truths.

The moment your analysis contradicts the boss's intuition, your work is dismissed. It’s disappointing as fuck. Unless your product is uniquely DS/ML/AI-led, you are mostly a yes-man, bending data to fit a narrative that keeps the management comfortable. The truth? They don't want innovation or disruption; they want affirmation of their outdated ideas.

This attitude fucks up creativity and growth. How can I progress when data is manipulated to pacify your ego. The truth is that ego leads to poor decision-making and business failures.

Myths busted by a Data Scientist

Discover More

Business Roles on

by Karilyn Vernon

Deloitte

Myths busted by a Data Scientist

Data Scientists on

by Jordon Dean

Deloitte

Myths busted by a Data Scientist

Data Scientists on

by Isaiah Lee

Google

Is data science still worth it in 2024?

Data Scientists on

by Isaiah Denver

Gojek

Is Data Science a bad bet for your career longevity?

Data Scientists on

by Kendall Lee

Tesla

Why some data analysts call themselves Data Scientists??

Data Scientists on

by Kendall Gabriel

Student

People in Data Science !!!

Product Managers on

by Aaron Carmden

Unicorn-Startup

AMA 🎙️: Hi, I am diffusedbandit, Senior ML Engineer at an Indian Unicorn

Software Engineers on

by Kendall Denver

Stealth

Software dev or data science

Data Scientists on

by Isaiah Denver

Amazon

Data Scientist role ready

Data Scientists on

by Jordon Lee

Stealth

Data science or MLOps

Data Scientists on

by Isaiah Denver

TCS

Hi Data Scientists out here,

Indian Startups on

by Anise Dean

Tech Mahindra

Role of data scientist

Data Scientists on

by Kendall Taye

Stealth

Data Science Bubble is about to Burst...

Data Scientists on

by Jordon Vernon

TCS

How do I land my first Data Science job!?

Product Managers on

by Blair Lee

Gojek

Asking on behalf of a friend - Should I move to Data Science ?

Data Scientists on

by Kendall Lee

Goldman Sachs

The problem with Data Science in India 🇮🇳