Data scientist
Primary duties: A data scientist analyzes and organizes data to determine trends that can influence business decisions. Their methods and IT tools use statistics and machine learning(=the science of computer algorithms that help machines learn and improve from data analysis without programming) to help collect and process a company's data such as financial records, sales, prospects and lead generation(=the process of generating consumer interest for a product or service with the goal of turning that interest into a sale). Some duties vary for specific industries. For example, data scientists in the healthcare industry keep electronic health records (EHRs) intact(=not changed) for hospitals to have access to confidential medical information. They may also use data to help healthcare organizations make sound business decisions.
Requirements: Many of these professionals choose to pursue both a bachelor's and a master's degree in IT or other business fields. Some pursue additional degrees, coursework and certifications that relate to their specific industry, such as health care.
See also
IT technician (https://t.me/espedition/652)
Support specialist (https://t.me/espedition/677)
Quality assurance tester (https://t.me/espedition/733)
Web developer (https://t.me/espedition/753)
IT security specialist (https://t.me/espedition/865)
Computer Programmer (https://t.me/espedition/950)
Systems Analyst (https://t.me/espedition/1010)