Head of Data Science

Techniques and Algorithms

Some common techniques and algorithms used in data science include:

• k-NN
• Naive Bayes
• Random Forests

Skills Required

In order to succeed in the field of data science, the following skills are essential:

• Experience with common data science toolkits, such as Python
• Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL on a big data platform (e.g., Hadoop, Hive)
• Good applied statistics skills