Can i switch from network engineer to data science?

Question

Could someone tell me whether I could switch from network engineer to data science?

Answer 1

A network engineer is a professional who has the required skills to plan, implement, and manage various computer networks and wireless network services. Yes! You could switch from network engineer to data science, anyone could do that irrespective of the domain. Let me share some must-have skills to enable you to switch from network engineer to data science:

1. Sound knowledge in mathematics. Especially in topics like linear algebra, calculus, statistics, etc.
2. Good skills in a programming languages like Python, R, etc.
3. Proficient in MS Excel.
4. Good analytical skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, etc.
5. Database language knowledge like SQL, etc.
6. Know-how in new-age technologies like A.I., machine learning, big data applications, Hadoop, spark, etc.

Skills like these would surely help you in easing your switching from your profession as a network engineer to a good data science job. If you wish to get certified from an industry-standard course, then have a look at Intellipaat’s Data Science courses which is an end-to-end course that teaches you everything that you need to prosper in your career.

Also, check out our YouTube video on Data Science for Non-Technical Background.