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

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."
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."
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."
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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