Who is a Data Scientist ?

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“Data Scientist” is the sexiest job of the 21st century. The Harvard Business Review made this claim last October and it seems that everyone (including your grandmother) has been repeating it ever since. Here is a quick snapshot on - what is a data scientist, some industry references, how to get started and more............................................

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