Mathematical thinkers are key to our future
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Posted By: Hija Chang on January 12, 2015 Written by: Michelle Feder A report by the McKinsey Global Institute found that in the U.S. alone, by 2018, there will be 1.5 million jobs that require data analysis skills. As big data continues to grow, the industry needs people who have the quantitative chops to dig in, make sense of it, and make it actionable. When examined, mined and sorted, data can be winnowed into gold, yielding insights that can help guide how the concept for a product or service is shaped and engineered. This process of alchemy has a name: data science. Mathematically minded people who have the talent to analyze and derive meaning from data, as well as those who know how to deploy techniques of machine learning, will find ample opportunity at Microsoft. Today, every major application at Microsoft is applying machine learning to enrich the customer experience and deliver new, intelligent capabilities. For scientists who’ve got algorithmic ability, this skill set can be the ticket to one of the hottest jobs on the market. Whether you’re still in school, already in industry, or considering a shift, you may want more clarity about these careers. So let’s get back to basics: How do you define data science? And what exactly is machine learning? For the straight talk, we spoke with industry pros as well as one industrious recruiter. Here, they share their views on why these trending professions are not just today’s buzzwords, but rather, careers that offer long-term growth at Microsoft. Continued: http://microsoftjobsblog.com/mathematical-... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Hija Chang
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