How to Become a Data Scientist in 2019

[@mikedoesdata]

I've talked to a lot of people what are interested in starting a data science career and wondering what it takes to become a data scientist. These are just a few ideas and paths to start on. What do you think? What other ways would you include to How to become a Data Scientist in 2019?

[@jsipp]

What did you study in undergrad and what did you do prior to data science?

[@mikedoesdata]

@@jsipp I studied Economics undergrad - had to do a lot of catchup work to get the necessary tech skills before and during the masters degree. Probably easier if you have a tech background/undergrad, but not impossible without it