A Modern History of Data Science

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If you’re a data scientist, you probably recognize the names DJ Patil and Jeff Hammerbacher. Not only are both often credited with popularizing the term “data science,” but they also exemplify the modern data scientist—that is, one who applies his or her data-savvy expertise in any setting that demands it, including healthcare, e-commerce, social media, and journalism—just to name a few.

Patil, the chief data scientist at the United States Office of Science and Technology Policy, boasts an extensive resume that includes stints at LinkedIn, Greylock Partners, Skype, PayPal, and eBay. [Read more…]

How to Make Your Data Science Resume Stand Out

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When it comes to landing the data science job of your dreams, you only get one opportunity to make a first impression. You need to make it count.

How can you do that? It’s simple: A succinct and targeted data science resume and cover letter. When written effectively, both documents set you apart from other candidates and convey exactly what you can offer and why. [Read more…]

Data Scientist Jobs: What a Search on LinkedIn Reveals

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A quick search on LinkedIn reveals more than 8,000 data scientist jobs nationwide. More than 5,000 of these jobs were posted in the last month. More than 300 were posted in the last 24 hours alone, suggesting that those who pursue a data science degree can literally (and figuratively) bank on job security. [Read more…]

Why Combining Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics Can Lead to a Powerful Data Science Career

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In psychology, data is everything. Without data, it’s difficult to quantify findings that lead to more effective care and positive outcomes. Making data actionable requires the insights of a savvy psychologist with a background in data science who can help others understand what data is truly saying about human behavior—and what it could mean going forward. [Read more…]

Data Management: An Interview with a Career Professional

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Missy Wittmann, enterprise data strategist at American Family Insurance, shares her thoughts on big data, the challenges facing data managers, and what makes the new University of Wisconsin Data Science program unique.

The field of data science is exploding as fast as the world is creating data. But what is behind this growth, and what does it mean for business? To find out, we spoke with Missy Wittmann, a data management leader and evangelist for more than 20 years. In this exclusive interview, Ms. Wittmann talks about her experiences, her influences, and her advice for those considering a career in data science.

Missy Wittmann, data enterprise strategistPlease tell us about yourself and your background.

Certainly! My name is Missy Wittmann and I serve as enterprise data strategist at American Family Insurance. I am also president of the Wisconsin Data Management Association (DAMA) Chapter and vice president of Chapter Services for DAMA International.

I have worked in data management for 20 years. You could say it’s a passion of mine!

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Data science is a rapidly growing field encompassing multiple major areas of interest including analytics, big data, and data mining. Analytics professionals with relevant experience or prior training are finding that a degree in data science provides them with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in big data analytics. The University of Wisconsin online data science degree is designed to help fill this skills gap, while positioning data analytics professionals for a fulfilling career in data science.