Data Scientist, and data analysts identify and communicate trends in data using statistics and specialised software to help organisations achieve their business aims. The aquaculture industry has a particularly broad need for effective data science, as it considers the natural environment and biology of crop species, operational, commercial and marketing data. The industry is also increasingly embracing data-focused technologies like IoT, machine learning and AI.

What do Data Scientists do at work?

• Find out what information clients need to make good business decisions.
• Gather or choose data for analysis.
• Ensure the data is reliable.
• Identify trends and patterns within data.
• Interpret numbers to gain business insights.
• Create written or visual reports.

Skills and knowledge

• Data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, SAP and Oracle, SAS or R
• Data analysis, mapping and modelling techniques
• Analytical techniques such as data mining
• Web analytics techniques and tools such as Google Analytics
• How to represent data in clear visual formats such as infographics
• The business they are working for, and how data can help it become more efficient and successful.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in one of the following;

• Business information systems
• Computer science
• Information management
• Economics
• Maths or statistics.