How to Choose Between a Career in Data Analytics vs Software Engineering

[@GregHogg]

Take my courses at mlnow.ai/!

[@Hrodr1c]

Where did the Coursera courses go why did you erase them!!!! Would you please share again?

[@hairyape_8103]

Thanks man, been wrestling with this exact decision my entire senior year. Just graduated w a bachelor's in Computer Science and still complacent about it.

[@GregHogg]

I hope this helped!!

[@GregHogg]

Congrats btw!!!

[@whitewalker5323]

Same actually, graduated with software engineering bachelors but i dont enjoy it as much as i enjoy data analytics. The only downside is the pay for data analytics

[@thelastcelebritymfr4621]

Do I become a Data Analyst or Front End Developer or Backend Developer? Looking at the one that I can easily absorb and aligns with my personality. I haven’t watch KZbin videos, but I still can’t make a decision.

[@shomshomni2314]

Become a full stack developer. Front and back end

[@Jdiendicjwjwndicndj]

What did you decide?

[@Hatice-r9k2x]

what did you really decide

[@thomasdinh2k]

I’m bad a math and consider myself a creative guy, but I also interested in using excel and google sheets trying to figure out how to use data efficiently. What career path should I choose?

[@zakariaismail5912]

Hey Greg, thanks for the video and showing the difference between the two. I have a degree in statistics & computer programming and I have been doing more of analytics than coding at work and I was wondering on which path to pursue further. This video has helped me towards taking the right decisions. Thank you.

[@GregHogg]

Whatever your heart desires!

[@LinhPham-4568]

I'm also confused like you, what have you chosen?

[@vectoralphaSec]

Wait so what exactly is the difference in experience and education, and difficulty in getting hired between Data Analyst and a Data Scientist??

[@ethanngo7778]

thanks for the video and resources !

[@GregHogg]

Very welcome!

[@ameenabdulla1082]

Hi Greg, now I am working as a oracle sql developer in CTS. Which role is more good for transition, is it data analyst or software developer?

[@bodzio7843]

Database developer with diverse SQL dialects. You will earn more than data analyst

[@hamedrahimishokouh6069]

That was a useful 👌🏻 video. Thanks alot

[@GregHogg]

You're very welcome!

[@dorukilhan4329]

i have a question , so when you say software engineering isnt it the general name of every stuff like data scientist, ai enginer, web site developer just asking because when you compare software engineering with data scientist i feel like they could be considered as a same think

[@elishaoluwafemi1982]

Thank you, Greg!

[@soniamorales3435]

Hey Greg :3 I've been taking the data analyst path for sometime now and realized that I'm in love with SQL and feel more fascinated by coding and debugging. How should I go about transitioning to a more Backend Dev background with the Data analysis exposure I already have? Or would I have to simply start over from the ground up to better suit my interests?

[@Thinkinator323]

Ooooh. Asking this same question. Have you decided or taken a path yet?

[@vectoralphaSec]

So as someone who eventually one day wants to work in data science industry, is there an entry level job role that one can apply as a starting point and just get promoted/ level up to a data science in time rather than just trying to apply for a data science position from the get go? I dont mind starting at the bottom and working my way up the ladder.

[@sr-xd8jb]

Try for data analyst role. You need Excel, Tableau/PowerBi and SQL. You can get this job in 3 months. After getting your first job start learning Python and prepare the skills needed for data engineering job. You can switch to DE after 1-1.5 years of experience.

[@vectoralphaSec]

@@sr-xd8jb Are there any alternatives to Excel, and Tableau/ PowerBi?? I have linux so i cant use Excel and i cant afford Tableau. Is there anything free i can use?

[@tybaltmercutio]

@@vectoralphaSec In Linux and UNIX based systems, there is Libreoffice. But I don‘t know whether it is as „good“ as or equivalent to the Microsoft stuff. Anyways, I would recommend you to learn python programming (instead) since it is much more powerful and also far more important to be able to do data analytics and data science using python and its libraries.

[@vectoralphaSec]

@@tybaltmercutio Wait so I can do everything that Excel, Tableau and such can do in Python instead? So if I learn python I won't need to learn those other apps?

[@edboss36]

@@vectoralphaSec how’s it going?

[@sameerlife-jr8bp]

Hello, I'm from Bangladesh. My question, can a data analyst work as a software engineer?

[@phoenixflower1225]

Hi Greg - I'm a CPA in accounting tussling to move between data analytics or software engineering. I was being told that my background would logically fit to a transition in data analytics. But i'm not sure since i'm more of a creative type but also like detective stuff (like finding stuff via evidence) so I'm not sure.... what would you suggest a good path to figure this out is?. What's the growth potential comparing both - could you offer any insights into that. Awesome video - Thank you!!

[@GregHogg]

Growth potential for both is plenty. I do feel like your skillset would translate quicker to analytics, but I encourage you to do whatever you feel is the best choice 😃

[@Hiddenflower]

I'm majoring in Computer Science as an undergraduate and I have to decide on specializing in Software Development or in Administration, Management and Exploitation of Data. I really like coding, but I found out in school that I'm actually pretty good in SQL. Working in data interests me a lot and I'm interested in Data Science, however, I don't know which specialty would work best for me. I heard that most jobs in Data Science and Data Architecture prefers people with Masters or Doctorate degrees. I know that I don't want to pursue a Master's degree after finishing my Bachelor's degree. Is there any advice that you could tell me to help me decide on which specialty to chose? It's so hard when I'm interested in both.

[@GregHogg]

Definitely the machine learning heavy roles often require masters or PhD. There's still many SQL style jobs, especially in data engineering, that don't require further education. Hope that helps :)

[@Hiddenflower]

@@GregHogg Thank you so much, your response helps a lot! :D For Data Engineering, do I need an Engineering degree for this?

[@GregHogg]

@@Hiddenflower Anything software related should do. No problem!

[@Hiddenflower]

@@GregHogg Thank you so much!!! :D

[@Souley-hy6sb]

with a software engeneering degree is it possible to go into the data analytical sector and land a job

[@GregHogg]

That would be the ideal degree probably

[@LastTrueLove512]

Hey, great video! One quick question. You mentioned entry level data analystics postions are often acquired through Google Data Analytics Certificates. Is that still the trend today?

[@GregHogg]

They would definitely help yeah, although I think it's more about the skills than the certificates.

[@moxdegiourno7984]

i have a question not really related i think.. i have experience as back end developer however i wont lie im becoming stressed of it even though i could do it, i was thinking of just taking quality assurance or just data analyst is it viable for me even though i don't have any experience in as that? also is it more fun in that career?

[@edboss36]

Why do you find back end boring?

[@Norono]

If you are a back end developer you can easily switch to ml engineering

[@BulbasaurLeaves]

In my experience, quality assurance is very high pressure. If you end up at the wrong company, you can end up being more or less forced to approve software you don't have time to test. Then, you're the scapegoat when the customer inevitably runs into serious bugs.

[@I_Lemaire]

What is your opinion of SWE in wake of GPT-4?

[@GregHogg]

It's fast to code! Haha

[@jefone1827]

i think you should make visuals, graphs, tables that will differentiate these concepts and show the pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages etc rather than just verbal explanation. because honestly its hard to understand and after the video i was still not enlightened. thank you

[@edboss36]

I agree, but many people do it on KZbin to get more watch time..

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

That's a lot harder than rambling

[@tjtolentino]

love your hat! where'd you get it? 😀

[@timvibes]

Which one talks less to people and instead more typing?

[@GregHogg]

Nice, I'm an introvert too lol. Probably the software engineer because there's less chance of graph-like presentations that come up a lot in analytics. You won't escape all the talking though haha. Entrepreneurship is the way to go for that one!

[@tsena7706]

After 1 year has passed, have you made a decision?

[@hasanin2683]

Which is better for freelancing?

[@GregHogg]

Probably software, more jobs in general.

[@RahzAlGhul]

Does this apply to QA Automation and Manual QA? Also are QA Engineers/Testers seen as Engineers?

[@GregHogg]

Hmm there's sometimes a bit of a bias against them, it depends on the job and it depends who you ask

[@RahzAlGhul]

@@GregHogg are they seen as Engineers or just testers in the industry

[@clasherdash4882]

Will i get a job if i persure Undergraudate degree in Computer Science and Masters degree in Data Science?

[@devlin.p_05]

can a data analyst move to software engineer ?

[@GregHogg]

Yes

[@harikiddy]

Does a data scientist job specifically requires a computer science degree ?

[@GregHogg]

No, but that's certainly a great degree to get for it

[@Mikebigmike94]

Theres a lot of universities. Like mine. That offer a data science degree. It’s content is basic coding, statistics (lots of statistics), data analysis, machine learning etc.

[@renesho507]

OK but Data scientists and analysis are different

[@GregHogg]

Sometimes, not always

[@christhomas7091]

Which is less stressful in general?

[@GregHogg]

I don't think there's any visible trend here.

[@melancholiadementia]

Hey some of the description links aren't working

[@GregHogg]

Thank you for telling me this!

[@BulbasaurLeaves]

Do data scientists generally work in agile scrum teams?

[@GregHogg]

Lots of variation. Also, excellent username!

[@dancingdrawings9911]

Good Morning sir, my name is jaya, I have no knowledge in IT. I want to change my career in IT. I am 2007 pass out Bsc Chemistry. Please suggest me Sir what course is best for me. Thank you.

[@ivan_9386]

CS50 Harvard course

[@I_Lemaire]

@@ivan_9386 CS50 Web or CS50 AI Plus CCNA

[@lukeallan6486]

Hmmmm dont know what to choose when AI is in the limelight too. But exciting times ahead anyway.

[@GregHogg]

It's true, AI is killing it right now. Lots of opportunities all around

[@brandonsager223]

Be the stakeholder

[@GregHogg]

Haha

[@Idontthinkilive]

Hi, I have no degree related to any one of them. You said academic background is less important for data analysis. Is Data Analysis the best option for me to pick and get hired?

[@GregHogg]

Degrees are highly preferred, but I'd say yes to your question

[@Eljefe5948]

a degree hold more weight and credibility. because it says how responsible of a person you are. if you don't have that, you must make it up with heavy experience

[@Idontthinkilive]

Yes but unfortunately i don't have it :( @@Eljefe5948

[@thelastcelebritymfr4621]

Do I become a Data Analyst or Front End Developer or Backend Developer? Looking at the one that I can easily absorb and aligns with my personality. I have watched KZbin videos, but I still can’t make a decision.

[@dewigesrek5651]

hate to break it up for you, in the end both are only a job and job only. i experienced both and in the end it’s just a job that pays well

[@dewigesrek5651]

personality has nothing to do with it, just pick which one is easier to learn for you

[@danielsavignon6652]

I am on the scenario than you. Were you able to decide?

[@dewigesrek5651]

@@danielsavignon6652 i became data engineer that handles data pipeline