Data Analyst

Data analysts interpret complex data and turn it into information that can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Analyst: Interprets data to analyze trends, apply data-driven insights to business goals.
• Data Scientist: Applies statistical analysis and predictive modeling to business data to create actionable plans.
• Data Engineer: Prepares and organizes data infrastructure.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data analysis tools and databases, such as SQL, Excel, R, or Python.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and statistical theories.
• Good communication skills to present findings and translate data into understandable documents or reports.

Educational Background and Pathways

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or Statistics.
• Experience with data models and reporting packages.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and write comprehensive reports.

Industries and Sectors

• Tech companies, financial institutions, consulting, e-commerce, healthcare, and any industry that relies on data to inform their business decisions.