Being a company’s “First Data Scientist” – is it a fantastic opportunity to upgrade your career or a waste of your time?
In this session, we will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about being the first data scientist in your company how to recognize the actual day-to-day work when receiving an offer, what could be your obstacles, how to solve them, and what kind of opportunities this role could create for us.
We will discuss tips on what you should know and do when there is no one else to consult with or learn from, especially the first things to do in your new position. We will also share our very own ‘lessons learned, from our experience as an in-house first data scientist (Inbar) and a consultant (Noa), bringing DS where it hasn’t been before.