Regardless of whether you are currently a Data Scientist or not, there is always room to be one if you have the urge to learn new skills. Many young IT folks and even seasoned managers often ask me about the various paths they can take to be a Data Scientist. A few days back I was creating a Job description and was thinking…hmm…what kind of Data Scientist would I hire?

Keeping this in mind I thought to pen down my thoughts here for anyone who is aspiring to be a data scientist or is looking for a change in career. So here I am with the 5 most important skills I would want in a Data Scientist whom I would hire for my company.

  • Programming Skills
  • Mathematics — Statistics & Linear Algebra
  • Machine Learning
  • Communication
  • Data-Driven Mindset


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5 Skills to Become a Data Scientist
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