Hi Tim. I really like your question. By asking it, you show a lot of humility, which speaks highly of you.
I can only speak from my experience, so take this response for just that. Most people who are "Data Scientists" just decided one day to call themselves that. I've been building predictive models and deploying those algorithms in production systems for twenty-five years, but I only recently started identifying as a data scientist. The term or title "Data Scientist" is pretty new, and, honestly, if you ask ten IBM Data Scientists to describe what it is, you'll get 15 different answers. I'm not entirely sure what it is, to be honest.
So, to answer your question, if you have 15 years of experience with AI and Data, I'd say you are already a Data Scientist. You are probably more qualified to use the title than a good portion of people who identify as a "Data Scientist" on their LinkedIn profile.
:-).
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SHAD GRIFFIN
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Original Message:
Sent: Tue June 28, 2022 05:46 AM
From: Timothy Asiedu
Subject: Want to know how to start a career in data science?
Good morning Tim,
Please can an experience on the job alone qualify one to be a Data Scientist? After knowing about Data, Data Mining, AI, etc on the job with extensive experience over 15+ , can you be confident to call yourself a Data Scientist, if you have not written any qualifying exams?
Look forward to having a favourable response from you. Thank you.
Timothy Asiedu.
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Timothy Asiedu
Original Message:
Sent: Mon June 27, 2022 07:32 PM
From: Felipe Sanchez
Subject: Want to know how to start a career in data science?
Hello
As part of a student of Artificial Intelligence Engineer B. S. and a IBM zSystems student ambassador, I would like to know, if there are job opportunities as an intern in the field of AI and Data Science at IBM?
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Felipe Sanchez
Original Message:
Sent: Fri June 24, 2022 11:38 AM
From: Tim Bonnemann
Subject: Want to know how to start a career in data science?
Happy Friday! We frequently hear from community members that they are interested in learning more about how to become a data scientist and how to have a successful career in data & AI:
- How to get started?
- Where to find the best resources?
- Tips and tricks?
- Pitfalls to avoid?
- What if you want to switch careers?
- Etc.
We're starting to put together an event on this topic. Please leave a comment below with your specific questions, and we'll assemble the perfect panel of some of our IBM experts, whether data science veterans or relative newbies.
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Tim Bonnemann
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