Yes, network engineers transitioning into data science should focus on Python for programming, data manipulation libraries like pandas, machine learning tools such as scikit-learn, and data visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn. Proficiency in SQL for data querying and understanding big data platforms like Hadoop and Spark can also be valuable for managing and analyzing large datasets.
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