Analytics or as it is more commonly known as globally - Data Science - begins with data.
But without human intuition and creativity, it remains just that - data.
THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY JOBS IN data science ARE THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER TODAY
So, what makes it, not just a viable, but also a logical career choice?
Let's get some answers.
this is the outlook for the analytics industry in india
Source: NASSCOM
THE SHARE OF INDIA IN THE GLOBAL ANALYTICS MARKET IS EXPECTED TO BE 32% BY 2025!
this is what it means for you
With growth comes opportunity.
It is but logical that any fast growing sector needs the right professionals.
For the Analytics industry, this would mean individuals who have a good understanding of the Analytics landscape, who are clear about the role they would like to play in it and who possess the relevant skill sets and knowledge.
This is a great time to evaluate transitioning your career to Analytics (if you already haven't!)
these ARE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE data science INDUSTRY
DATA ANALYST
Collects, Processes and performs Statistical Analysis on Data
BUSINESS ANALYST
Improves business processes and liases between business and IT
DATA ENGINEER
Develops and manages large scale processing systems and databases
DATA SCIENTIST
Cleans, organises, analyses and visualises data
DATA ARCHITECT
Creates blueprints for Data Management Systems
DATA ANALYTICS MANAGER
Manages a team of Data Scientists and Analysts
THESE ARE THE SALARY TRENDS IN THE ANALYTICS INDUSTRY(in india)
SALARY TRENDS BASED ON SKILL
SALARY TRENDS BASED ON COMPANY TYPE
Source: Analytics India Salary Study 2016, Analytics India Mag
AND IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING, IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
these are the basic qualities an aspiring analytics professional needs to get started
A logical bent of mind
A curious nature
A desire for new challenges
A passion to learn
AN ANALYTICS or data science CAREER TICKS MANY BOXES
It's exciting, it satisfies curiosity, it has universal applicability, it's rewarding (financially and otherwise!)