Data Scientist: Sexiest job of the 21st century

Analysis of the October 2012 article published in Harvard Business Review. Written by DJ Patil and Thomas H Davenport.

1. DATA SCIENTIST SEXIEST JOB OF THE 21 ST CENTURY ! 1

2. 2 D.J. Patil Thomas H Davenport Wrote the article in Harvard Business Review – October 2012 issue.

3. 3 The two most important points of their article are : The “SCIENTIST” in Data Scientist is there for a reason. Data Scientists need to be “On the Bridge”

4. 4 The “SCIENTIST” in Data Scientist is there for a reason.

5. 5 Scientist Data Scientist Design equipment Gather data Conduct multiple experiments Communicate their results Design big data tools Data hacking Analyze their data & find patterns Communicate their results

6. A manager should look for these qualities in Data Scientists

7. 7 1 The most crucial skill needed for a Data Scientist Curiosity

8. The tougher the challenge, the greater the motivation 8 2 Problem Solving Skills

9. 9 3

10. 10 BECAUSE STORYTELLING, AND VISUAL STORYTELLING, IS REALLY IMPORTANT IN CONVEYING THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM ANALYSIS

11. Data Scientists need to be: 11 “On the Bridge”

12. 12 But, it is NOT enough!! Is an important aspect of a Data Scientist Story Telling!!!

13. They need to use the data to create and build new things. 13

14. A manager should understand what Data Scientists need.

15. Communication with the rest of the business; especially with Product Managers 15 1

16. They require greater autonomy. 16 2

17. Communities and associations where they can interact with other data scientists. 17 3

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19. Thank You! Muyeena Khanzada