• ISBN13: 9781548984243
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Mathematics and Statistics
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: January 1, 2017
• Pages: 136
• Original Price: USD 12.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 191 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Statistics

When author Kate Strachnyi wanted to learn more about data science, she went straight to the source.

In a series of more than twenty interviews, she asks leading data scientists questions about starting in the field and the future of the industry.

With their stories, learn about

• the many different positions available for data scientists,
• the criteria recruiters look for when hiring,
• the best options for building your portfolio,
• the recruitment and interviewing process,
• the typical workday for a data scientist,
• the changing industry and its impact on other industries,
• the wide variety of projects that use data science, and
• the skills that can complement and improve your work.

Strachnyi's interview subjects include team members from some of the world's largest organizations, including LinkedIn, Pinterest, Bloomberg, and IBM. These men and women graciously explain how they fell in love with data science and list the must-have skills that would make you an invaluable member of a team. Their advice gives you invaluable insight into the world of data science and the best ways you yourself can contribute to amazing research projects and the development of new technology.

Kate Strachnyi works on data visualization as a manager at Deloitte. She uses her skills to study risk management, governance, and response solutions for various organizations. Strachnyi also specializes in business strategy and research analysis.

Strachnyi studied business administration, finance, and investments at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business. She is a certified project management professional and Tableau Desktop 10 qualified associate. Strachnyi has previously worked for a chief risk officer and spent time working as a business development associate.

Strachnyi is happily married and has two daughters.