Algorithms, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Model Validation, Power BI, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Reporting Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Set Goals, Statistics, Structured Data, Tableau, Unstructured Data, Usability Engineering
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Data Scientist
Plano TX
Onsite
Contract
Programming Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
Mathematics/Statistics
Strong understanding of statistical techniques, probability, and linear algebra.
Machine Learning
Knowledge of algorithms and libraries like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Core Roles and Responsibilities
Data Collection and Preparation: Gathering unstructured and structured data from multiple sources, then cleaning and preprocessing it to ensure data quality and usability.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Analyzing data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and trends.
Modeling and Machine Learning: Developing algorithms, designing predictive models, and training them on historical data for tasks like classification, regression, and optimization.
Data Visualization and Reporting: Using tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create reports and charts that communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration and Strategy: Working with business leaders to identify goals, define problems, and suggest data-driven improvements.
Model Maintenance: Testing, validating, and updating models to ensure accuracy and relevance over time.
Communication: Ability to translate complex data insights into clear business strategies.