In this video, we’ll shed light on the data science career opportunities in India. More

specifically, we’ll talk about how you can become a data scientist in India. We’ll

take a look at the latest research to help you assess your chances of landing a data

scientist job. Then, we’ll focus on the education and qualifications you need to become

a data scientist eligible for the job at any company. To top things off, we’ll point

you in the right direction in terms of where to look for data scientist job openings in

India and we’ll share some extra tips that will help you stand out from the crowd.

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Alright! Back to the data scientist job and its outlook in India. What do the numbers

say? A recent report by The Hindu states that there

are an estimated 97,000 data analytics job openings in India (Bengaluru accounts for

24% of these job openings, while Delhi/NCR for 22%).

Since the data science field is progressing at an extremely fast rate, the huge demand

for data science talent, especially in the Technology/IT and Industrial domain, can hardly

catch up with the supply of skilled data scientists. That’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise

that a significant part of the data scientists in India (more than 40%) have received a ‘data

scientist’ job title within the last 24 months.

So, becoming a data scientist in India seems like a truly golden opportunity. Let’s see

what that means in terms of salaries! According to upgrad.com, “data scientist”

is the highest paying job in India. To be more precise, the average data scientist salary

listed on Glassdoor is above 1,000,000 rupees per year and it could go up to 2,000,000 rupees

for more experienced candidates. Of course, corporations based in large cities

like Mumbai and Bangalore offer higher salaries. But keep in mind that this may soon change.

Many international companies prefer to open an office in Hyderabad, as it’s much more

affordable. No wonder giants like Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and P&G already

call Hyderabad their home. And that translates into even more career opportunities for data

scientists in India. Now that you know for sure that “data scientist”

is a rising career in India, it’s time to see what it takes to become one!

Well, the education and skills required for data scientists are, to a large extent, universal,

no matter which country you live in. However, to paint the most accurate picture possible,

we decided to dig deep into the numbers. And guess what – we discovered some pretty interesting

details about the typical data scientist in India.

So, what education do you need to become a data scientist in India?

According to our research, 50% of data scientists in India have a Master’s degree; 34% - a

Bachelor’s degree; and a small 6% hold a Ph.D.

Now, regarding academic background: a degree in computer studies, economics, finance, business

studies, statistics, and mathematics is certainly considered an advantage. However, more and

more employers are willing to weave such requirements in favor of relevant skills and real-world

experience. The typical data scientist in India also speaks

2.3 languages, has taken at least 1 online course, and has posted 4 certificates on average

on LinkedIn. This goes to prove the increasing importance of online data science trainings

not only when it comes to learning the fundamentals, but also for acquiring the latest in-demand

skills. What else? 79% of data scientists in India

are male. This shouldn’t discourage you, ladies, as recent data indicate that women

are becoming a competitive force in the data science field.

Our research also shows that data scientists in India generally have 7 or more years of

working experience. However, there are plenty of data science job opportunities for skilful

beginners in the field (and you can find out more about these in the super-detailed and

comprehensive 365 Data Science Career Guide; the link’s in the description).

That said, what are the skills you should have as a data scientist in India?

The must-have skillset for a data scientist includes: proficiency in Excel, good practical

knowledge of statistics and mathematics, confidence in working with visualization tools like Power

BI and Tableau, and, of course – experience in scripting languages, such as SQL, Python,

and R. Speaking of languages, data scientists in

India use more programming languages as compared to other countries, such as Python, R, SAS,

and others. And while Python holds the lead in popularity in the US and Europe, in India

it shares the winner’s place with R. But how do you acquire all of these if you’re

starting from scratch? Well, luckily, today there are many options to learn data science.

For example, you can start a qualification program or study with private tutors. However,

if going back to school is not on your agenda, an online certificate program can be the best

way to begin your professional journey. And that brings us to the million-dollar question

- where to look for a data scientist job In India?

The reality is, it’s hard to do data science for Indian companies since few of them are

sophisticated enough and have sufficient data for a thorough analysis.

So, of course, the most obvious choice for an aspiring data scientist in India would

be the large US and globally recognized companies in the sector. Here’s a shortlist of the

biggest players and the locations they’re hiring at:

Amazon and Oracle have job openings in Bangalore and Hyderabad;

Walmart and IBM – in Bangalore; and P&G are hiring in their office in Hyderabad;

Now, as promised, before we say goodbye, here are a few tips that will help you stay ahead

of the competition: if you are a college student or fresher, try

to get a data science internship, even if it’s unpaid. Your goal should be to get

industry experience that you will later apply in your permanent data science job;

• create a good GitHub repository and upload our own data science related projects and

work there. Also, put your GitHub link in your LinkedIn profile. It is a good way to

showcase your work to prospective employers; • participate in online data science competitions.

This will help you validate your learning and also get some noticed by employers if

is a sponsored competition; • attend local Data Science meetups that

are taking place regularly in big cities like Bangalore, Pune, Delhi NCR and try to network

with the people. This can truly help you create more opportunities for yourself.

Alright! We hope we were able to give you some good insights into how to become a data

scientist in India. Thanks for watching and best of luck in your

data science career! In the meantime, if you enjoyed this video,

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