Spill the Sauce: Essential Tips for Aspiring Data Scientists (Episode 82)
Spill the Sauce: Essential Tips for Aspiring Data Scientists (Episode 82)
Episode Summary
In this episode of "Jess Get Hired", Jessica welcomes Dr. Kruti Lehenbauer, a Business Growth Advisor, Guaranteed Growth Consultant, and Fractional Chief Data Analysis Officer. With over 20 years of experience in data science and a passion for simplifying complex data, Dr. Kruti shares her insights on breaking into tech, the role of data scientists, and how to navigate a career in data analytics.
Key Quotes
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Dr. Kruti Lehenbauer on data science basics:
- "Statistics is a way to check if what you are seeing as a sample is truly representative of the true behavior of everything out there."
- "Identify which variables are actually causing changes and which variables are just moving along with the changes."
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On breaking into tech:
- "Overcome any potential or hidden fears that you may have about math. Without the basics of math, you're not going to make a successful data scientist."
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On the demand for data scientists:
- "The growth path in data science is exponential. First couple of years, you're still a newbie, but once you get past that point, the growth path is very high and very rapid."
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Career advice:
- "Find your passion before you pursue a career. When you're passionate about something, you keep learning about it, therefore, you keep growing."
Episode Highlights
- What is Data Science?
Dr. Kruti explains the essence of data science, focusing on the importance of identifying meaningful patterns and causal relationships in data.
- Breaking into Tech:
Practical advice on overcoming math fears, revisiting basic concepts, and the importance of continuous learning for aspiring data scientists.
- Industries and Roles:
Insights into various industries benefiting from data science and the current boom in AI transformations.
- Compensation in Data Science:
Discussion on the typical pay rates for entry-level and mid-career data scientists, emphasizing the rapid growth potential in this field.
- Career Advice:
Encouragement to find passion in one’s career and the importance of taking risks and not being obsessed with perfection.
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