Lessons from Data Scientists

Get advice and real-world lessons from practicing data scientists: from how to get a job to mastering your skills to growing in your role.

Introduction

• Insights to excel in data science

1. Sara Anstey: Data Scientist

• Career journey with Sara Anstey
• The best parts of the job
• Most challenging parts of the job
• Overcoming obstacles
• Favorite tools to use
• Being successful on the job
• Stay up to date with skills
• Measuring success

2. Brett Vanderblock: Using Data for Good

• Joys of data science with Brett Vanderblock
• Using data science for good
• Favorite tools to excel in data science
• The roles in data science
• Building your skills

3. Sam Cvetkovski: Manager of Data Science

• Career journey with Sam Cvetkovski
• Favorite parts of the job
• Challenging parts of the job
• Why Sam became a manager
• Advice for aspiring managers
• The management career track
• Figuring out your career in data science
• Measuring success

4. Lacey Westphal, PhD: Social Justice and Education Data Science

• Career journey with Lacey Westphal, PhD
• How data can change education
• Understanding the data you work with
• Challenges of working in non-profit
• Creating positive change with data
• Pressures data scientists face
• Impacts of data science on social justice
• What to do if you're interested in data science

5. Louis Trembley: Decision-Maker

• Career journey with Louis Tremblay
• Challenges of working with a data science team
• How data scientists can help decision-makers
• When data may not be helpful
• How to measure success

6. Michael Galarnyk: Data Scientist

• The impact of data science with Michael Galarnyk
• Challenges and day-to-day work

Conclusion

• Get started on your data science journey