Careers
Data Analyst:
- Data analysts are responsible for gathering and organizing large sets of data Analyzing that data and using it for the Business analysis to draw specific business conclusions like to effectively price products, cut costs, or improve customer retention.
- Data analysts also are in charge of managing all aspects of data including reporting, data analysis, and the accuracy of incoming data
- Data analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree in an analytics-related field, like math, statistics, finance, or computer science
Data Scientist
- While a data analyst’s main responsibility is to examine and analyze data, a data scientist’s main function is to create the framework for that analysis to happen.
- This includes implementing statistical models and algorithms, running data testing and experiments, developing data products, and continually optimizing their frameworks to better analyze the data—all with an eye toward reaching the most accurate business conclusions
- A Master’s degree in computer science, math, statistics, engineering, or a related field is typically required to land a role as a data scientist