So You Want to Be a Data Scientist?

A compilation of my writing on the topic.

People reach out to me a lot asking how I got into data science and wanting advice about breaking into the field. Fortunately this is something I have written and talked about quite a bit!

Below is a compilation of the various things I have “out there” about my transition from academia to data scientist and what it’s like to be a data scientist:

What is a Data Scientist?
General overview the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Transitioning Advice / Information
Astronomer to Data Scientist
Advice on how to make the transition from academia to data scientist.

Astronomer to Data Scientist (Talk)
More advice, and some details about what I do for my job.

Astronomy vs. Data Science
Compares and contrasts academia and the tech industry.

Nailing the Data Science Interview
Advice for preparing for your interview and what to expect.

Interviews
Interview with Lady Paragons
What my job is like, what I do, some other stuff too.

Podcast with Lady Paragons
More about what it is like to be a data scientist.

Interview with AAS on Women in Astronomy
More about my transition and what my job it like.

Recruiting Advice
Interview with HP
Advice on Where to Find Data Scientists.

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