

A data scientist is someone who performs high level problem solving in order to make value out of data. Their duties typically include creating Machine Learning-based tools or processes within the company, such as recommendation engines or automated lead scoring systems. People within this role should also be able to perform statistical analysis.
"My tasks vary every day, which makes this career a lot more exciting than other jobs where you come in and do the same thing all the time. It's all around problem solving that helps decision makers within the company get insight from data."
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Large corporations / businesses: all major companies in every industry- from hospitals to clothing retailers use data scientist feedback to make executive decisions
"I was a science nerd. I participated in the science olympiad at my elementary school."
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