Career Questions tagged Big Data

What is the difference between data science and machine learning?
I've been looking into data science careers, and I know that it is closely related with machine learning and big data. I'm confused as to what the difference between data science and machine learning is, and also how big data plays in a part in both fields. What exactly is data science and...

What are the best data science courses/nanodegrees I can take online?
I'm currently a third year computer science major, and I've recently discovered a passion for data science and machine learning. I've been trying to learn more about it, and I've found many online resources (Udacity's data analyst, machine learning nano degrees, Stanford's Intro to Machine...

I work for AT&T in retail now, how can i transition to AT&T in IT?
I'm a college senior who is expected to graduate from the Information Technology program in may 2018 and currently I'm an intern as a data quality analyst. I love working for AT&T but i feel like i may have to look else where to get a start in my IT adventure, does anyone have any...

How do I get started in the field of data science/big data/machine learning?
I'm a third year computer science major, and I've been trying to learn more about data science/big data/machine learning. There aren't any classes offered at the college that I'm attending that cover these topics, and I'm a little lost as to how I would get started in any of these fields. What...

How flexible are career choices if I have a degree in Biomedical Sciences?
I am certain that Imwould like to enter a career in Biology and Medicine, but I'm not exactly sure of precisely what I want to do. Are there many career option if I choose this path? #biology #stem #biotechnology #biochemistry #molecular-biology #big-data

How to start preparing towards a career in data science ?
I'm looking forward to starting a career in data science and I'm doing my master's right now. So, any information regarding this will be helpful for me. #data-science #databases #python #data-analysis #big-data #hadoop

What are the current job skills/responsibilities/task for a DATABASE/DATA ANALYST?
I'm an advertising major, looking to expand into high tech.
I would like to know what it takes to be a data analyst in the silicon valley. #databases #big-data

What do data scientists do?
What kind of companies do data scientists work for? How can I become one?
#data-science #data-analysis #big-data