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MAKE THE PERFECT DATA CURRICULUM –THE GOLDEN RECIPE TO OWN DATA TALENTEduardo ErazoData ScientistAmazon.com – World Wide Operations
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF• World Wide Operations @ Amazon.com
Previously-
• Global Assessments & Technology Optimization @ Amazon.com
• Dashboards and analytics for Amtrak
• Performed Marketing Analytics for Marriott
• Built the GPOS for Marriott
• Built dashboards for Ritz-Carlton
LET’S LEVEL SET• What is…
Data science
Data engineering
Business Intelligence
Analytics
Machine Learning
Big Data
Deep learning
ETL
Artificial intelligence
Data architecture
KNOW YOUR TALENT’S TALENTS• Data Science is usually
performed by a team of people
• Each person has a specialty and expertise
• Everyone will have a different set of professional needs
Data Engineering
•ETL•Architecture
Analytics •Scrubbing•Regression
Visualization •Dashboard•Reporting
Data Science
Data Science
Computer Science
Statistics & Math Visualization
Computer Science
Statistics & Math Visualization
Computer Science
Statistics & Math Visualization
Computer Science
Statistics & Math Visualization
Computer Science
Statistics & Math Visualization
FINDING TALENT
• Know your needs
• Know your technology
• Make a budget
• Look in the right place
• Make sure it’s a fit• For you and for them!
RETAINING TALENT:“GROWTH”
• Be self-aware about limitations• Might not even be to your fault!
• Encourage extracurriculars• Even if “extra” really means “intra”
• Be open to new tech and methods
RETAINING TALENT:“LEADING”
• Put it upon yourself to learn the “tech side”• Data is a stream, not isolated ponds
• BE A HUMAN BEING!
RETAINING TALENT:“LEADING”
• Put it upon yourself to learn the “tech side”• Data is a stream, not isolated ponds
• BE A HUMAN BEING!
TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
• Conferences/Groups• Smart Travel Data Summit (obvi!)• KDD, Predictive Analytics World, EDW, SIOP, Strata, • Meetups, local groups, book clubs, university lectures
• Agile Certifications• Scrummaster and Product Owner for leadership• Developer courses for tech talent
• MOOCs• Coursera- Data Scientist’s Toolbox• CodeAcademy
• Academic• University Certificates• Continued Education
FINAL THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS, COMMENTS
Eduardo Erazo
Connect with me!
linkedin.com/in/eerazo/[email protected]@gmail.com