Lessons from Data Scientists (2020)

Authors

Lavanya Vijayan

Coding instructor who is passionate about STEM education and diversity

Michael Galarnyk

Python Instructor and Blogger

Brett Vanderblock

Data Scientist with Patagonia and Cofounder of Think Fast Analytics

Louis Tremblay

Senior System Engineer

Sam Cvetkovski

Data Analytics Leader and Consultant

Lacey Westphal

Data Scientist, Manager of Academic Data Analysis

Sara Anstey

Data Analytics Consultant

Madecraft

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Course details

Get advice and real-world lessons from practicing data scientists: from how to get a job to mastering your skills to growing in your role. In this special course, you can hear stories from practicing data scientists who share how they got started in their careers, how they've navigated different roles, and how they continue to advance their skills, as well as tips for being an effective team members and helping organizations innovate. These six working professionals provide a first-hand perspective on data science that you won't get anywhere else.

Topics include:
Career journeys
Best and most challenging parts of the job
Favorite tools
Building your skills
Following a management track
Measuring success
How data scientists help decision makers

Concepts

Introduction

Insights to excel in data science

Sara Anstey - Data Scientist

Career journey with Sara Anstey
The best parts of the job
Most challenging parts of the job
Overcoming obstacles
Favorite tools to use
Being successful on the job
Stay up to date with skills
Measuring success

Brett Vanderblock - Using Data for Good

Joys of data science with Brett Vanderblock
Using data science for good
Favorite tools to excel in data science
The roles in data science
Building your skills

Sam Cvetkovski - Manager of Data Science

Career journey with Sam Cvetkovski
Favorite parts of the job
Challenging parts of the job
Why Sam became a manager
Advice for aspiring managers
The management career track
Figuring out your career in data science
Measuring success

Lacey Westphal, PhD - Social Justice and Education Data Science

Career journey with Lacey Westphal, PhD
How data can change education
Understanding the data you work with
Challenges of working in non-profit
Creating positive change with data
Pressures data scientists face
Impacts of data science on social justice
What to do if you're interested in data science

Louis Trembley - Decision-Maker

Career journey with Louis Tremblay
Challenges of working with a data science team
How data scientists can help decision-makers
When data may not be helpful
How to measure success

Michael Galarnyk - Data Scientist

The impact of data science with Michael Galarnyk
Challenges and day-to-day work

Conclusion

Get started on your data science journey