Data Scientist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Data Scientist:

BSc. degree in Computer Science or Engineering
x years of experience in Data Science/ Big Data Analytics / Data Engineering
Expertise in fields such as Mathematical Statistics, Machine Learning Systems and Automated Reasoning Algorithmic Solutions
x years of experience with Data Management, Analytical tools, languages and libraries (e.g. SAS, MATLAB, R, Apache Mahout, Scikit-learn).
Knowledge of computer programming (C++, Java, Ruby, or others)
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
x years of hands on experience with Big Data ETL processes, Data visualization, Data Exploring Algorithms
Proven experience in Data Modeling
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Data Scientist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Data Scientist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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