Data Scientists usually start working as Data Analysts in their initial years. Besides, a Data Science role is not an entry-level job. Data Analysts need to go through job changes or internal promotions.
Data Analysts who want to pursue a Data Science role should:
Connecting with the right group of people who are experienced in Data Science and can guide them
Apply their Data Science skills in their current role with the already available data in the organization
Go through the Data Science fundamentals like model building and handling diverse projects alongside experienced colleagues
Acquire proficiency in the required skills
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of Data Science
You can start by learning about:
Non-relational and relational databases: MongoDB and MySQL
Programming languages: Python or R
Machine Learning models: Neural Networks and Regression
Data visualization tools: Tableau, D3, GraphX, etc.
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