Ask HN: As a data scientist, what should be in my toolkit in 2018?

Re:Ask HN: As a data scientist, what should be in my toolkit... by mr_overalls on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @11:17AM (#16421416)

I'd call myself more of a "data plumber", with a double-BS in physics and computer science, but I'm considering returning for a MS so I'm more qualified to do interesting work.

Is there a consensus about what kind of Master's would be most useful data-sciency stuff? Computer science? Stats?

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Re:Ask HN: As a data scientist, what should be in my toolkit... by sampo on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @11:55AM (#16421767)

> I'd call myself more of a "data plumber"

I think the actual term is Data Engineer.

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Re:Ask HN: As a data scientist, what should be in my toolkit... by jebediah on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @11:43AM (#16421662)

Lots of universities have Data Science Master's Programs, which may ultimately fall under the Computer Science, Mathematics or Stats department. So, it depends on the university.

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Re:Ask HN: As a data scientist, what should be in my toolkit... by mr_overalls on Wednesday February 21, 2018 @10:54AM (#16430318)

Data Science degrees seem to be such a hodge-podge of topics, with very uneven quality between programs. For long-term benefit, I'll admit I'm more inclined to tackle a traditional MS like CS, math, or stats.

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Re:Ask HN: As a data scientist, what should be in my toolkit... by Jeff_Brown on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @12:28PM (#16422073)

I have needed this term for years. Thanks!

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