Data Scientist

Some consumers don’t seem to be crying out for usage-based insurance and evidence shows some of the models in use are only mildly predictive at best. Why is that? Why is it that auto insurance companies have not found a way to significantly improve on the traditional metrics of age, zip code and the like despite all the technological advances of the last few decades?

The fastest growing job roles will be data scientist, machine learning design/development/engineer and data engineer.

Brexit, climate change, an economic slowdown and technology are among the factors that could have the greatest impact on jobs in the 2020s, a new study says.

In order to be a great data scientist and to land the job you want, you have to think about what your employer is looking for.

Relocation firms such as Princeton, NJ-based The Boyd Co. are targeting those North American cities that offer superior academic programs in artificial intelligence.

The top data management certifications today reflect where many organizations are placing their emphasis as they look to leverage information resources.

Skills in data analytics are becoming among the most sought-after in the job market, as a growing number of organizations try to gain increased value from their information assets.

Data scientists wanting to earn a top paycheck should head to San Francisco or these14 other high-paying job markets.

Software architects, data warehouse architects and data scientists lead the pack for top salaries among the professionals working on big data projects.

As business leaders build a deeper understanding of analytics success, IT leaders must establish the right skills, tools and technologies.

Organizations need to increasingly lure talent away from current jobs – and they better be prepared to shell out at least 15 percent more in compensation to grab that talent.

There is no single technology that will redefine IT operations or business strategies. Instead, technologies must be stacked together to produce new and innovative solutions.

Data mastery is a priority for carriers across business lines, but there are still roadblocks.

Economists at the hiring website Indeed say user data indicate that the technology job market may not be living up to some expectations about how hard it is to find workers.

Advancing in this field requires a combination of technical and intrapersonal expertise. Understanding your value as a data scientist and extending that ingenuity to various enterprises is the key.

Organizations that win at digital become gravity points for the best talent. And the best talent is what organizations need to keep transforming in these times of change.

The processes and structures which have been effective in building capacity in the past won’t be able to address the market today.

For insurers to lure these professionals successfully in 2019, they must provide clear career paths that leave room for personal growth as well.

Only 6,000 new jobs were added in software development, IT services and manufacturing, while nationally the total number of tech jobs fell 18,000 for the year.

Chief data scientist Joseph Byrum discusses recruitment and making the business case for advanced data applications.