Data Scientist Python Fortune 500 Retailing Company Years
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities/Technology Used:
* Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL, HIVE.
* Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to people from other functions.
* Ability to employ predictive modelling techniques to solve complex business problems.
* experience in working with large relational databases (MS SQL / Teradata/ Oracle) and preferably Hadoop platforms as well.
* Having an ecommerce analytics background is an added advantage.
Area of Accountability Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Data management
* Cleanse and scrub data prior to application.
* Identify data requirements
* Provide input on how to improve quality of data Problem Solving * Design experiments, test hypotheses and build models.
* Assess with the business the expected qualification and assurance in support of identified use case.
* Conduct advanced data analysis
* Apply statistical and predictive modelling techniques to build, maintain and improve real-time decisions Analysis * Solve analytics problems and communicate results and methodologies.
* Develop approach to validate findings and test hypotheses.
* Validation of analysis using scenario modelling.
* Identifies patterns through algorithms Communication.
* Presents findings in easy to understand terms for the business.
* Presents results the challenge current beliefs.
* Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) Performance Tracking.
* Provides on-going tracking and monitoring of performance of decision.
Other Areas of Accountability:
Values and Behaviours
* Grow Together
* Reach Higher
* Live Integrity
* Take Care
* Think Customer Safety
* Accountable for a safe site for everyone, every day by implementing and evaluating safe work practices, improving safety performance and.
Celebrating safety achievements
* Reported and identified hazards are actioned.
* Report site incidents Emergency Management.
* Assist in the implementation of emergency response and building evacuations.
Interpersonal Skills with Internal Contacts.
* Communicates information
* Influences others
* Negotiates Interpersonal Skills with External Contacts.
* Communicates information
* Influences others
* Negotiates Judgement Required to Achieve Position Objectives.
* Follow department processes
* Adapt/refine/modify department processes.
* Create department processes/policy
* Develop/modify business policy/ systems/ programs.
* Provide input to brand or functional strategy.
* Is accountable for development of brand or functional strategy.
Key Challenges of This Position
* Establishing new capability in an organisation.