Thanks Alex for all the advice, I finally landed a job as a data analyst at a tech startup. If anyones interested, I made 143 applications, had 7 interviews and got 3 offers. The process from starting the google course to landing a job took just under 3 months (I was unemployed and working on this full time). Hope that helps anyone who's looking for their next job!
@ThePrettyeyes341
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and congratulations
@mobinasalema8484
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Akshay, can you please let me know the process in detail like after finishing the Google course what projects did u finish and so on until landing a job. As I’m in the similar process thank you.
@halfbaked413
2 жыл бұрын
@@mobinasalema8484 I finished the course, followed Alex’s portfolio series and did the ones that suited me. Made a website (following Alex’s video on this) to host my work and then began applications. Most recruiters didn’t take a look at the portfolio, but those who did were impressed. Talking to hiring managers I found out that it’s pretty rare for applicants to have a portfolio (at least in the UK). Be prepared to answer questions around the work you present. I made my first application 10th Dec 2021, I got my first offer 28th Jan 2022. Hope that helps :)
@mobinasalema8484
2 жыл бұрын
@@halfbaked413 Thank you so much for detailed explanation 😊
@dean1429
2 жыл бұрын
what google course exactly? and also congrats this is very encouraging !
@susanasalazarcorreia8762
3 жыл бұрын
Dear Alex... In 2 or 3 years from now I will look back at what I have achieved and I am pretty sure your channel will be one of the things I will be more grateful for... Thank you for all the important information you share here!! All my admiration from a Venezuelan young student living in Europe! :)
@mamneo2
3 жыл бұрын
No se por que chama, pero vi tu comentario y me llamó la atención. Al verlo pensé: "Esta parece tener el ímpetu correcto. Me identifico". Y mira tu, que estamos en una situación similar. Te manda saludos este compatriota que también estudia en el extranjero. Éxito en tus proyectos✌🏻😁
@LonKondr
3 жыл бұрын
How's is it going, did u start your transformation?
@busimo
2 жыл бұрын
@@LonKondr she didnt
@yvng4697
Жыл бұрын
@@busimo lets be optimistic :)
@3_y7Q_X2rP_s9K8
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing?
@larryhatcher8927
3 жыл бұрын
I love these ads "Become a Data Scientist in 6 hours"
@fiddlepants5947
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@eshraqsalahuddin115
3 жыл бұрын
May be in 6 years
@negiji2976
3 жыл бұрын
That is a lot of time🤣🤣
@vivekt.2038
3 жыл бұрын
Fake ads. !
@alexanderchagochkin8695
3 жыл бұрын
I also love ads "become pro hacker with python in 3 day's"
@donnelly5757
3 жыл бұрын
Great job on being concise in your comparisons between the two different job titles! I begin my master's in data science this January! I do plan to start applying to data analyst positions in the spring after I get my Oracle Database SQL Associate Certification, and may consider going for an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification as well.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! I wish you the best of luck!
@ahfodder
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex! Recently discovered your channel - great stuff mate :) Fellow Data Analyst here. I was considering a switch into DS and I started studying up on ML and deeper stats. After a while I realized that I don't think it's where my passion lies. I love the jack-of-all trades role of the data analyst and I just don't think I have a drive to go really deep into understanding the maths behind all the ML algorithms/models. It's easy to fall into the trap of 'data scientists earn more so I'll head in that direction' but for me that would mean sacrificing job satisfaction. I think my ideal role is an analyst role with a little bit of ML stuff mixed in to keep it fresh. :)
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
I feel sort of the same way. I tried the ML stuff and it wasn't for me. I really like the database work and have been working a lot on my skills in Data Engineering, but still love DA work. It's all about finding what you enjoy!
@TinaHuang1
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Alex! Can't believe I'm just watching this now haha. I'm a data scientist at a larger company and I wanted to also comment that there's also the data engineer role that is becoming more hot and covers the data cleaning and dashboard creation part :)
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tina! That is very true! I actually just did a whole video on the Data Engineer vs Data Analyst. Data cleaning is a lot more important than most people think!
@himansusahoo5104
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Tina can u pls help me with data scientist... I am so confused what to do!!
@ishikamehta5062
2 жыл бұрын
@@himansusahoo5104 Is your confusion solved?? .. What r u doing now ?
@reubenmercado613
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. May I ask if what is the difference between data scientist, data analyst and report analyst? Do all of the role have the same responsibilities?
@EruditeYT
Жыл бұрын
hey! im a med student but currently looking for a potential career and, ive always enjoyed maths at school, and am considering data analyst. May i ask what you studied to get your role?
@djcfb2889
3 жыл бұрын
What a nice voice you have, sir.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve recently upgraded my audio equipment for videos so hopefully my voice sounds even better in recent videos 😁
@m.chavoshi1091
3 жыл бұрын
I like how short your videos are :)
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! If you like the short ones DO NOT go watch my Alex The Analyst Show Episodes... they may be a bit longer haha
@user-hx8wy7fw3o
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a relief to not be forced to watch 20 minutes to get what you deliver in 8
@marisam9803
3 жыл бұрын
Short and to the point!
@venkateshkanchanpally2211
3 жыл бұрын
For a 1200 long pages of question bank on real world scenarios to make you think like a data scientist. please visit: payhip.com/b/ndY6 You can download the sample pages so as to see the quality of the content.
@smk9320
3 жыл бұрын
They're not all so short!
@LeumasKharzim
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. I'm a self-taught (no degree) data analyst in the mid-level salary range. It's hard to figure out my market worth sometimes.
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
That's great! But I do agree it's hard to know your worth without the traditional degrees. I mainly focus on the value that I add to the company. Am I adding a lot of worth in a high-paying industry? If so, I should be paid accordingly. I that is similar even if you do have a degree. You then have then have to weigh your experience and skills. Overall, I think it's really about knowing what value you add to a company. Congrats on your success!
@Yemi927
3 жыл бұрын
I am going the self taught route too. I have a PhD in Petroleum Engineering. Can I continue on this route without having to take a degree in computer science.
@kr_eep
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! What tools you must learn to get good chances to get a job as DA? I'm currently learning Python and big data concepts
@namakpaara3252
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, can you kindly tell me what steps did you take to become a data analyst?
@danielhtx
4 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a channel focused on data analytics as that’s what I’m pursuing once I graduate in 3 years. Thank you so much!
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Lopez that’s awesome! Hope my videos are helpful! I’ve got lots of good ones coming up 👍
@venkateshkanchanpally2211
3 жыл бұрын
For a 1200 long pages of question bank on real world scenarios to make you think like a data scientist. please visit: payhip.com/b/ndY6 You can download the sample pages so as to see the quality of the content.
@rohithrajan04
3 жыл бұрын
I ve been really working towards becoming a data analyst and after watching your video , I ve made up my mind that's exactly what fits me! Thanks !
@anamitaanuva4192
Жыл бұрын
Im engrossed with your channel! Love how dedicated you’re to educating all of us!
@AlexTheAnalyst
Жыл бұрын
Super happy to hear that! :D
@mohamedghoneimy
3 жыл бұрын
A video that I've been waiting for for a long time, many thanks!
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! :D
@TheTHe0DB
3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheAnalyst hey, would you say it's common for people to "use" a data analyst role as a stepping stone to data science?
@dean8147
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTHe0DB From my experience, definitely. Took an Analyst role for my Government which helped me land a place for a MSc in Data Science. Id recommened a similar approach if you do not have a Comp Sci background. For me personally, I had a BSc in Political Science which wasnt enough for the MSc entry requirements. In all honesty, they were right. Without the work experience, I would had struggled big time.
@roar6047
3 жыл бұрын
I graduated two years ago with a BA in Urban Studies (very random but it's essentially a social science degree). I worked in tech briefly after graduating and worked in data operations (got experience data cleaning, mining and creating dashboards with SQL and Tableau). But I took some time off this past year for a "gap year" experience of sorts (I was supposed to be traveling internationally but due to the pandemic I ended up working with kids instead). Currently working as a research assistant and learning more quant and qual analysis tools and have started to realize I want to become a Data Analyst. Due to my non-traditional background I know I have a lot of work to do on my own. I am planning to start the Google Data Analytics Certificate course in coursera soon and start building a portfolio. I hope my random degree doesn't hurt me in my prospects but I figure I can't change the past so I might as well just focus on learning skills through my current job and classes and my own projects and work my way up. I don't want to get a Master's unless absolutely necessary just due to the costs of graduate school. Thank you for your videos they are really helpful in these early days for me!
@abdofeduconsult
3 жыл бұрын
@Lydia, your expression reveal that you have a good profile. Best way to have postgraduate degree at little or no cost is to make a schedule to apply for scholarships weekly. Getting higher degree will boost your chances getting job but it doesn't make you creative and a problem solver until you possess hands-on skills. Good luck!
@roar6047
3 жыл бұрын
@@abdofeduconsult thank you. I am starting with the self teaching route and building from there. If graduate school ends up being necessary I’m open to it
@Findmeonthatcorner
3 жыл бұрын
@@roar6047 I'm in the exact same situation. I took Sociology because I wanted to study human trends, then I took a master in HR, because I wanted to study human trends in the work environment. Meanwhile I got a job in the pharmaceutical industry and starting doing a lot of data mining, dashboards and reports, and now I understand that analyzing data is what really excites me. Along my journey I noticed the thing that most excited me was quantitative studies and statistics, but I always thought it was due to the subject. I'm thinking about getting a pos grad and just try and legitimize my position and get some skills to actually work as a data analyst! Good luck to you, it's cool to know I'm not the only one! :)
@roar6047
3 жыл бұрын
@@Findmeonthatcorner Your background sounds really interesting and yes I am glad to know I am not the only one as well. Best of luck to you too! :) We got this!
@slywata7780
3 жыл бұрын
Get a masters in europe
@daisyosullivan7216
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m starting a Business Analytics masters in jan so very helpful for me
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Good luck! 😁
@claudius_drusus_
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Daisy. You can definitely do it! If there are any stats/ML/coding electives, always go for those. Especially Categorical Data Analysis or Non-parametric stats.
@vijayswearingenutube
4 жыл бұрын
I'm discovering there's crossover as a grad of Data Science and Visualization from Northwestern. Basically, data analyst are now producing what data scientists previously produced (ie Machine Learning, Python, R, SQL). That tells me that companies know there's such a high supply of candidates that they can literally overlap their responsibilities and offer lesser salaries of a data analyst but expect higher level knowledge and skill sets more akin to that of a data scientist. It seems that specializations related to data scientists is what separates them into the higher salary ranges (ie AI, Robotics, Research, Seniority/ Experience, Cloud Expertise).
@YoungxAlpha
4 жыл бұрын
This! Also, roles like Business Analyst/Product Analyst/ Business Intelligence Analyst.
@nkristianschmidt
3 жыл бұрын
The smaller the company hiring, the lower the requirements, and the greater part of the full stack you have to cover. You learn more in a small company but it's bad for your health.
@mercantilism954
3 жыл бұрын
Jack Ma touched on that. He recommends to work for a small companies where you are exposure to lot of things and then become a entrepreneur
@hkchan1339
3 жыл бұрын
My experience Big companies is full of bureaucracy and stupid rules and most terribly, they have tons of legacy outdated software and systems that they are still using. While the smaller company had a much lower pay but you do get to cover a much wider range of tasks (because no one really know what to do) and one does enjoy the degree of freedom to approach problems.
@mirrrvelll5164
3 жыл бұрын
As I am seeing this, they are close/thin in general. But DS/DA is like Quality Assurance/Control, where first QS or DS has more "under the deck", for someone who is quite experienced in IT and computer science - speaking as Coding. But as DA is thing what I am personally doing, I learned tools as PBI, SQL, Excel ofc by myself...and always is trial/error, but mostly successful. Good video anyways, good comparison.
@kr_eep
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Can you explain wich tools you've learned till you got a job as DA? Thanks 😊
@venkateshkanchanpally2211
3 жыл бұрын
For a 1200 long pages of question bank on real world scenarios to make you think like a data scientist. please visit: payhip.com/b/ndY6 You can download the sample pages so as to see the quality of the content.
@anuragchumble7049
3 жыл бұрын
@@kr_eep kzitem.info/news/bejne/wJt30musroimZoo Hope this will answer your question.
@Kytnbit
3 жыл бұрын
I must point out that QA/QC are often used together and/or interchangeably. The difference is more in the realm of process vs practice. QA is the process side: ensuring that measures are put into place along with procedures. QC is the application of the quality measures.
@alexalkhatib
Жыл бұрын
me too my name is Alex we have a lot in common I am also bald, I wear glasses and I study CS. it's like looking at the best version of myself
@msmisty0623
2 жыл бұрын
I've been totally binge-watching your videos today! Thanks for all the info!
@XiwithHighPing
3 жыл бұрын
I recently have got the admission in university of Koblenz-Landau, Germany for master's of web and data science program. I wish to achieve higher in this field. Love from India, dear sir🧡🇮🇳
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! Congratulations! Love back from the States :D
@eduardovegas2874
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just going to start a new course to be Data Analyst and your videos actually help me to jump in into this decision! Thanks Man!
@carol8099
4 жыл бұрын
this is very informative! currently pursuing data analytics ms degree and was struggling between these roles
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Good luck!
@amashranasinghe6207
3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheAnalyst hey I'm currently doing a data science degree and I more interested in zoology industry most likely wild life so I'm planning do a zoology degree as well so I want to know whether it will worth or not
@erayykeskin
2 жыл бұрын
There is right term. They hire you as an scientist but can give you analyst tasks. Be ready to be both :)
@ghostofjudah5687
2 жыл бұрын
You are really doing the most for your viewers. I love your content.
@AlexTheAnalyst
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that!
@tracydye4462
3 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel. I had been looking at Data Analytics, went into Salesforce for a while, now want to do Analytics in Salesforce, healthcare preferably. I'm excited but not sure what to do next. I'll continue to learn.
@seunoshitade6990
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison of DS vs. DA! Thank you Alex.
@This_z_Bindu
3 жыл бұрын
This is the question which I have since 2 years😄
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it was a good explanation to your question! Thanks for watching!
@This_z_Bindu
3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheAnalyst Ofcourse, very clear. some trainers here in india confusing us with their courses in Analytics.
@connie6616
3 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation of the difference. I tried my whole life explaining tp people what an analyst do and people always mix up the two.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! I feel you on that
@gilltim5711
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent summary. Cleared up all the questions I have about the two fields. Thanks!
@mansipathak3498
3 жыл бұрын
I am from India. IIT Madras, a reputed university, has just started adegree for data science. I always wanted to be in this area, but never knew that which was better suited for me- analyst or scientist. This video actually helped alot. I was so relieved when I realised that all the skills required will be covered in the degree. Plus I have a degree in Maths, Statistics and Computer Science. And I am planning to go for a Masters as well. I guess things will work out!
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Good luck in your journey!
@maanavarviruppam4014
2 жыл бұрын
Hi , at present which degree r u doing??
@maanavarviruppam4014
2 жыл бұрын
My son is doing statistics in Loyola Chennai...can he do data science in IIT Madras???
@mansipathak3498
2 жыл бұрын
@@maanavarviruppam4014 hey! I am doing maths hons. From DU. Anyone can do that degree in Data Science from IIT Madras (degree or college don't matter). The qualifier round is pretty easy. Just check their website. Brochure will give you a good idea!
@madanmohan3541
Жыл бұрын
Maths+statics+computer=any single degree
@mungekscifo
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a data analyst but in Indonesia. I live in one of the lowest provincial wages. From my provincial perspective, my salary is high, but if you compare it to Jakarta's salary, my salary only minimum wages. I agreed that this field of job is something that will be popular in the next decade, that's why I'm trying to polish my skill and hopefully can move to a better office in Europe or NA.
@mamneo2
3 жыл бұрын
Why not work for a bussiness abroad, while staying in your country? It's cheaper and you'll be richer win-win 😉
@mungekscifo
3 жыл бұрын
@@mamneo2 LOL that's my plan. Currently I'm applying for remote working. Hopefully I can pass the interview
@mamneo2
3 жыл бұрын
@@mungekscifo Great! Good luck on that!
@Ghazanfierce
Жыл бұрын
People like yourself, Luke and stevefonic something are so inspirational that help me keep my motivation up... ✊🏽
@gorettiramirez2037
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I'd love for you to talk about citizen data scientists and how they differ from these two positions!
@venkateshkanchanpally2211
3 жыл бұрын
For a 1200 long pages of question bank on real world scenarios to make you think like a data scientist. please visit: payhip.com/b/ndY6 You can download the sample pages so as to see the quality of the content.
@kokouledi1067
2 жыл бұрын
This video well explains the difference data scientist and data analyst. Thanks so much Alex!
@williseotondi7569
3 жыл бұрын
And just like that Alex the Analyst helped me out. 🇰🇪
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Haha so glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! :D
@simonmtkwong
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know dude, the data scientist / analyst is far overlapped....generally speaking analysts tend to make a story and drive business whilst scientists are just building the best mathematical model. That's all really.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
In a very concise nutshell you're not wrong! haha
@xinyuzhang960
3 жыл бұрын
Really helped me a lot! Thank you!
@abhinavagrawal4087
8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Alex for making this video, you are amazing.
@rafaelacordeiro4222
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your clarifications about the differences and similarities between a Data Scientist and Data Analyst. This is a great video =)
@thefoodiemadame4146
3 жыл бұрын
Im 38 yo and a teacher, lately ive been thinking of changing a career to data analytics.. Do you think it's too late for me?
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think so!
@equiwave80
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I had the same thought that breaking into the DS field will be easier if I first make a transition to a Data Analyst role instead of a Data Scientist. I'm preparing myself for it...Thanks for the continued motivation through your videos 👍!!!
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! You're so welcome! Glad to help :)
@himansusahoo5104
3 жыл бұрын
What is your current profession brother?
@Dreamgardener747
3 жыл бұрын
@@himansusahoo5104 hi Himansu,r u currently based in India?If yes then I can help you with some basic details.
@himansusahoo5104
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dreamgardener747 yes I am from India
@juystafanreview2532
3 жыл бұрын
Very well said sir. ALthough expensive, Alteryx is an up and coming option. The visualization it offers you for a data flow is valuable.
@seutatia
2 жыл бұрын
i appreciate this video, thank you for the clarity on all the questions i had... in a single video :)
@HerTrailsUSA
Жыл бұрын
Go with what you want to be.
@jerel2119
2 жыл бұрын
Good breakdown explaining the difference. This video will help in my career transition
@adamgdev
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the break down!
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching! :D
@SheilaHer
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you! Have you heard of Alteryx? I’m wondering if a lot of Data Scientists uses that as a tool vs SAS and SPSS.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
I've used Alteryx and it's something that Data Scientists may use. I don't know if "a lot" use it, but it something that you may see.
@web_jar6630
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, it has been very helpful!
@alecdelu83
4 жыл бұрын
I have a question for everyone: Does it make any sense to start the career being a Data Analayst and then learn ML and other modeling tecniques and move to Data Scientist? Thanks!!
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
It does and it's actually quite common. DA overlaps with DS quite a bit, but you can supplement your work with additional courses and certifications on the side to make the transition.
@alecdelu83
4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thanks! I have both good Math and Dev backgrounds but no experience, now doing courses in DataCamp, watching videos like yours to start getting onboard, etc. Will keep trying, incredibly the entry barrier for starters is still quite high. I am form New Zealand. Have a good one!
@mercantilism954
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think that’s a common career path
@alecdelu83
3 жыл бұрын
@@abdofeduconsult Thanks very much for your feedback!! For me it's been YEARS since I started looking for a job in IT that I love (since 2013), they key is to keep trying and never give up. Have a good one!!!
@punitrnair
3 жыл бұрын
@@abdofeduconsult Hey, Can you share the link for the portfolio you mentioned. TIA!
@abreakfastidea8558
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advice!
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
You’re most welcome!
@jdlpz66
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, wonderful video!
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@venkateshkanchanpally2211
3 жыл бұрын
For a 1200 long pages of question bank on real world scenarios to make you think like a data scientist. please visit: payhip.com/b/ndY6 You can download the sample pages so as to see the quality of the content.
@pawanamarnani3011
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex.. this video is very useful and very informative.
@Untaian_Kata
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your inform bro. It's help me a lot to knowing what's the different.
@thegreatest_ar1813
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information.
@SumanRoy.official
3 жыл бұрын
Very Informative and Precise
@messitcool
3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else convert the dollar salary into their home country's currency?
@rw3080
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome content!
@hiteshghadage5618
3 жыл бұрын
Nice info Alex 👍🏻
@anaju3595
2 жыл бұрын
I recently got interested in the data science area and I am planning to finish my bachelor's in Bussiness to this area. This video helped me realize I should aim first to become a data analyst, and in the future think about becoming a data scientist, since I dont have much knowledge about machine learning and programming, so I should take it step by step
@zackryder2611
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Alex And could you please make a video about different type of jobs under Data science and the skill required for that jobs.
@joshuamadrono5225
4 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful. Thanks Sir Alex
@jsluo4689
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like these jobs are trivial.
@kitgary
3 жыл бұрын
Data Scientist is a senior position which requires a PhD in maths or machine learning.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe 5-10 years ago, but it's not really that way anymore. Masters level STEM degrees can definitely become Data Scientists as long as they have the right skill sets.
@namiirodonna9677
4 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel and it has given me the tools I need to become a data analyst. My family keeps on discouraging me, but I have had the love for this career since high school. How can I look past the negative and focus on improving my skills?
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Namiiro, I’m so glad my channel has been helpful! Sorry to hear about the discouragement. The best way to not get discouraged is to make progress! Keep on improving and when you make it there will be no better feeling. Gotta keep going!
@ItsStribe
4 жыл бұрын
I feel that, lets do it!! Ahh
@abdelilahmarighene2831
3 жыл бұрын
An excellent video and right to the point
@djkuralt
Жыл бұрын
I graduated with a master's in data science in 2022 in an effort to break into the data career space. My program focused on learning Python and data manipulation with Pandas, and then jumped right into machine learning. I learned nothing about using Tableau or Power BI to create data models, reports, or dashboards. I learned nothing about the distinctions between data analyst, data scientist, or machine learning engineer. In my job search, my master's in data science has impressed precisely NO ONE!
@lilyliciousss
Жыл бұрын
hey! were you able to find a job as a data analyst or scientist? I know you said your masters hasn't exactly impressed anyone, but i'm wondering i should look into getting a masters in order to get in the space too
@djkuralt
Жыл бұрын
@@lilyliciousss I started a paid internship in August working with T-SQL and Power BI, and I love it! Hopefully, it will become a full-time job soon. I've kept my focus on data analysis. If you think you want to do data analysis also, I wouldn't get a master's just for that. Good luck to you!
@musasuleman5247
Жыл бұрын
This 7:49 minutes video was indeed helpful to me. infact, it was more like an eye opener. Thanks alot man. I hope to implement diligently the knowledge gained from the data anlaytics courses i'm currently enrolled into, and finally land a job as a data scientist few years from now.
@basicprogrammer6147
Жыл бұрын
It seems like Data Science is well suited for financial markets whereas Data Analyst is more general business. True?
@khanyamamabolo9311
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video
@slhermit
3 жыл бұрын
Top companies: Data Scientists means scientists (with PhD) For instance, bioinformatics scientist will be hired as Data Scientist, a statistician/mathematician will be hired as Data Scientist. Job description gives details. These data scientist are actually scientists (who have research background), are highly skilled, and capable of working on novel research ideas. Other companies: Data Scientists (bootcamp scientist) are name-only. These so called "scientists" have no research background. Most of these data scientists are either software developers who knows to use some ML library, data analyst, or a BS/MS-level statistician with some programming background. They may have done some kaggle projects and are capable of developing a web apps/dashboards. I don't like to consider these bootcamp scientist as scientist just because they have learned few ML libraries and solve Kaggle problems. Scientist is a person who works on research projects in order to create new knowledge and publish papers following scientific methodology. A person can be a scientist without a degree but his work should fit into this basic definition at least.
@im4485
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. Can you please talk a bit about the importance of domain knowledge? In some industries, such as medical, especially when involves lab equipment, doing data analysis can be very challenging just because of the lack of context.
@prasadbuttta8707
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome
@catherinei3526
2 жыл бұрын
What is the growth potential for a data analyst? Does it stop at a senior level? What are management/leadership opportunities?
@AlexTheAnalyst
2 жыл бұрын
Senior level analyst typically if you stick as an Analyst. I just moved into a Manager role so there definitely is that track as well.
@jazfarooq
Жыл бұрын
5 years from now, when we're kicking it in the Caribbean, we're all gonna say Uncle Alex was right
@PureGonzo
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, although that non-vertical line in the middle drove me crazy. XD
@natynt227
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@jessedasilva313
3 жыл бұрын
thaanks and hugs from Brazil
@tititiwon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, really good video
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@troymann5115
3 жыл бұрын
Alex how would you define my career? I have a BS in Chemical Engineering but really should have went into Industrial Engineering. After many years of coding I found that just solving problems with computers was my thing. So I became a sort of dual Cloud Architect and BI Developer. That led to learning the Hadoop and Spark stacks and some lucky breaks into IoT projects. It was there I started meeting Data Scientists that trained me to do what they wanted. My job title is frequently "Python Developer" or "Cloud Architect - Data Specialist" or "Data Engineer". However what I do is work closely on Model Testing, Model Deployment, and Data Cleaning/Data Quality. Other people write the formal reports but I frequently work on side initiatives at behest of the Analytics team to do forms of EDA in Excel, Spark or just SQL. Often I rewrite SAS models into Python because other developers rarely understand dataframes. On the side I do kaggle problems every day except during crunch time. Most people want to get into different models but I care more about good features and validation. Business problems implemented in production are more important than POCs. On many projects I will also help Agile PMs work with the DS team in a way that is not so dysfunctional. What is my job called? I thought about getting an MS in data science but most of the concepts I already know. I can't keep up with the PhDs but they still can teach me stuff. However I am thinking about getting an Analytics MBA to be able to set people straight because its what I end up doing most of the time. Someone needs to point out landmines in the data.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
With this skills you e mentioned I would probably categorize you in the Data Engineering bucket, but honestly that skill set can be applied to a lot of jobs. It really sounds like you have a wide range of job possibilities. And that would be great to add a masters to your already successful career! Definitely won’t hurt with jobs down the road haha
@ms.psyduck4698
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. Thank you for this video! Can you help us about sharing career path for data analyst?
@dronzerdanks7163
3 жыл бұрын
Additionally you need to have excellent presentation, communication and social skills for data analyst. Whereas for data scientist you need more problem cracking ability with algorithms,etc. Scientists role is more prefferable for people with excellent acads and kind of geeky mind. Whereas analyst requires you to be dynamic and team player guy.
@thearchiver9260
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for thi video..Im currently studying BsData Sciencd in the Philippines
@gummi4977
3 жыл бұрын
I really like how simple your explanation about DS and DA, very helpful. I have been thinking to trying pursuing on DS career by following boot camp and course online, despite of my background as bachelor of economic. Did you have some insight for non-STEM background to undergoes this path? Thank you.
@SaraanSarangi
11 ай бұрын
Can you please enlist few courses needed for non STEM students to get enrolled in masters in data analytics?
@gabrieldurkin7366
3 жыл бұрын
The portrayal of the data scientist’s role make it all seem a bit mechanical and dull. A high impact data scientist isn’t simply trying to shoehorn every problem into a pre-existing logistic regression code he has lying around in a Jupyter notebook. before even researching the best solution he will take a step back and ponder on whether the internal customer have even been given the right problem to solve. You also left out many of the important pipelining and data eng components that make a DS truly effective, allowing them to own a process end to end. I can research a novel model type in the ML literature that is best suited to my company’s unique challenges and data. Then my team build a prototype in Jupyter notebook. Next we push the custom model to Google cloud or AWS. After that we might write airflow jobs to colllect all the ML features on new users every day and make batch predictions using the cloud model, saving them to big query. Then maybe another scheduled airflow job pushes those predictions back to our marketing partners via a Python wrapper of their API so their own lookalike ML models can eg find similar users to harvest for us.
@DooDooDaddyTV
2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is a cool video. I have my Bachelors in Biology with 5 years of experience in a Microbiology wet lab setting but have hit a wall in terms of passion. I'm currently learning Python/R and was wondering if I could get a job in one of these fields, I've been looking at data analysis and bioinformatics, do you think this career switch is possible?
@hotingwong4723
3 жыл бұрын
Just stopping by to say thank you as your videos really helped me prepare for a BI intern position at a rising virtual bank. Apart from data scientists and data analysts, we also have data engineers, data architects, software engineers as well as people working on data governance. I wonder if that's a typical combination of a team in different companies?
@alanwan6075
2 жыл бұрын
My son double majors in Statistics/Economics, and he was offered a Business Analyst job next year at a major bank with starting salary close to 100k
@kayak0000
3 жыл бұрын
Him: SAS/SPSS STATA left the chat.
@AlexTheAnalyst
3 жыл бұрын
:D
@Remist0
3 жыл бұрын
Salaries where? Thousands of what?
@raza838
4 жыл бұрын
I love how this video was laid out!! Do you think it's beneficial to have a degree in Data Management / Data analytics? I notice a lot of job posts mention nothing about this degree (Possibly because of its novelty) although, it is a STEM degree.
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, those degrees are definitely noteworthy! From what I’ve seen those types of degrees are more common for Masters Programs, but those are definitely good degrees to have.
@SL-zn9oh
4 жыл бұрын
The problem with those degrees is that they might pigeonhole you. It might be better to get a traditional technical degree like CS, Engineering, etc.
@telcoengr6204
3 жыл бұрын
I just realize that my current work toward data analyst...
@chirasthiamarasingha3720
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, i just diacovered your videos and it's been really helpful. I'm currently doing a degree in business analytics but i really want to get into data analytics. I have no experience with regard to any tools. Can u tell me what kind of course or tools i should start with
@payalpatel6897
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for information.
@twist777hz
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video! I read that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to land a data scientist job without several years of industry experience. Do you see or foresee a similar shift toward experienced hires happening to data analyst roles?
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I do and Covid didn't help. Due to less jobs and more people looking for jobs, employers can be more picky and ask for higher skill levels and experience. That's just generally speaking. There are still some places hiring as normal and not inflating the job description.
@twist777hz
4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheAnalyst Got it. Thanks Alex!
@germ4613
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexTheAnalyst so your saying you cant just learn data analyst without college? Theres even a comptia data + now.
@afc1238
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex thanks for the great content, is power BI or Tableau an absolute essential for a data analyst
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
afc 123 it’s definitely up there with the essential skills. You will need some type of data visualization tool for sure
@Eddyyc
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you definetely need some sort of software for data visuals however power bi and python are not the greatest together, nowdays companies are doing the data analysis in cloud services like AWS Azure and leaving power bi specofically for data visuals
@ahsuraht208
4 жыл бұрын
HI ALEX GREAT VIDEO! WHAT ABOUT BUSINESS ANALYST? CAN YOU CLARIFY WHAT THIS PROFESSION DOES INSIDE A COMPANY AND COMPARE IT TO DATA ANALYST/DATA SCIENTIST, HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE THIS POSITION AND ON AVERAGE WHAT IS THE SALARY ... I'M ACTUALLY THINKING ON DOING A MAJOR IN Data Analytics for Business and Society IN ITALY, IT'S A UNIVERSITY DEGREE COMPLETELY ENGLISH, DO YOU THINK THAT THIS IS A ROLE THAT COMPANIES ARE LOOKING FOR THE NEXT YEARS OR IS JUST HYPE? THANK YOU AGAIN AND KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK!
@AlexTheAnalyst
4 жыл бұрын
I plan on doing a Business Analyst vs Data Analyst Next! I had a poll on my channel and that was voted to be the next video after this one. I definitely think it is a role that will be popular in upcoming years. Thanks for supporting the channel!
@salikmalik7631
3 жыл бұрын
Great Explanation.
@kathykahlua
Жыл бұрын
Really good advice
@Phenom0100
3 жыл бұрын
I have a degree in computer science and I have put my application for a data analyst position
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