Anyone work as a Data Scientist/Data Miner/in Machine Learning?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the experiences and perceptions of working as a data scientist or in related fields such as data mining and machine learning. Participants express their interests, concerns, and insights regarding the nature of the work, gender dynamics in the industry, and the competitive landscape for job opportunities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the interest level of data science work and the gender ratio in the field, noting the male dominance in programming jobs.
  • Another participant suggests that data science is interesting due to their enjoyment of exploratory data analysis and modeling, and mentions the competitive nature of job applications in the Bay Area.
  • Links to Kaggle competitions are shared as a resource for understanding the types of problems faced in the field and for improving job prospects.
  • Several participants make comments regarding gender dynamics, with some expressing a preference for male company over female, while others acknowledge the complications that may arise from gender interactions in the workplace.
  • A request is made for more information about the job experiences of a participant named Mal4Mac, specifically what they enjoy about their work.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding gender dynamics and the nature of the work, with no clear consensus on the overall experience of working in data science or the implications of gender ratios.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views on gender dynamics and the work environment are subjective and may depend on personal experiences and definitions. The discussion does not resolve the complexities surrounding these topics.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a career in data science, those interested in gender dynamics in STEM fields, and professionals seeking insights into the culture of data-related jobs may find this discussion relevant.

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This seems to be the new 'it' job in the tech sector and I'm considering getting into this line of work, but because it seems relatively new I'm having trouble finding out what it's like to work as a data scientist. The two things I'm somewhat concerned about is if the work is interesting or not and the male/female ratio, since I know programming work is notorious for being all men. Thanks.
 
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Well, you better get into it before a flood of applicants makes jobs scarce ; )

Personally I think it would be interesting since I enjoy exploratory data analysis and modeling data. I often think about applying for positions in the industry (as I'm in the bay area where data mining is big). Check out this website:
http://www.kaggle.com/competitions
for some of the type of problems encountered in the field. Scoring well on one of these competitions would go far towards getting a job.

I imagine the sex ratio is as awful as any hard STEM field.
 
Yup, data mining is fun. So are men :) A lot more fun than spamming forums to get people to look at your web site...
 
mal4mac said:
Yup, data mining is fun. So are men :) A lot more fun than spamming forums to get people to look at your web site...

You know, I thought about this statement and I have to agree. Men are fun...and I say this in a non-homosexual way. Just men, in general, are more fun to be around than girls. Girls just complicate everything.

Other than that, thanks for the link sheets, very cool.
 
daveyinaz said:
You know, I thought about this statement and I have to agree. Men are fun...and I say this in a non-homosexual way. Just men, in general, are more fun to be around than girls. Girls just complicate everything.

Other than that, thanks for the link sheets, very cool.

I have nothing to contribute in the way of this thread, but I can't help but agree. Maybe I don't know enough/any "bro-girls"...
 
Well Americans often live their lives through their work, so I'd prefer some women, even if it means more complications.

Mal4Mac, could you tell us more about your job, what it's like, and why you like it.
 

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