Shingai Manjengwa (Founder, Fireside Analytics Academy / CEO, Fireside Analytics Inc.) There is an explosion in data from new technology products and services, are you using data to its full potential? Get practical tips on how startups can be more data-driven in the development of great goods and services and find out how new businesses can get the right data and dev talent to realize the full potential of data!

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Twitter: @Tjido!
Data & Dev
- skills you need and where to find them!
StartupFest, Montréal
July 2019

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Twitter: @Tjido!
Data & Dev Skills
1. Project-based job descriptions.
2. Hire self learners.
3. Leverage the gig economy.
***Homework: Build the pipeline.
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Twitter: @Tjido!
Fireside Analytics 🔥 @fireside_info
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Twitter: @Tjido!
Shingai
@Tjido

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Twitter: @Tjido!
Anything digital is data.
Binary to Character
0110 0001 = ‘a’
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Data Science is the process of …
What is Data Science?
§ ethically acquiring
§ engineering
§ analyzing
§ visualizing
§ monetizing data.
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What is Data Science?
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Sources: Glassdoor & LinkedIn
“Data Scientist” Vacancies in Montréal
“Data” Vacancies in Montréal
§ 216
§ 5,416
§ 192
§ 5,174
“Developer” Vacancies in Montréal § 1,445 § 2,285
Current unfilled data & dev roles.
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“Data” in Job Title, Montréal
[1] "Peoplesoft HR developer – Data conversion specialist"
[2] "Senior Data Engineer"
[3] "Data & Analytics Manager"
[4] "Développeur en Intelligence d'Affaires"
[5] "Data Scientist"
[6] "Data Analyst"
[7] "Data engineer"
[8] "Platform Support Specialist - SIQ"
[9] "Data Entry"
[10] "Data Warehouse Architect"
Current job titles do not reflect evolving
complexity of data & dev roles.
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[1] "Full Stack Developer"
[2] "Veritas Business Development Manager"
[3] "Front End Developer"
[4] "Marketing Coordinator"
[5] "Senior Software Developer"
[6] "AI Developer"
[7] "Embedded Firmware Developer"
[8] "PCM - Veeam Business Development Manager"
[9] "Developer"
[10] "QA Software Developer"
“Developer” in Job Title, Montréal
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Current job titles do not reflect evolving
complexity of data & dev roles.
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How can startups find great
data & dev talent?
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(1) Use project-based job descriptions.
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“Data Scientist” at Morgan Stanley, Montréal
Skills Required
- 3 years of appropriate technical experience
- Bachelor or higher in computer science or related majors
- Relevant experience with Python, or R or Java8, Scala
- Strong SQL skills
- Experience in developing statistical models and algorithms
- Hands-on Data Mining and analytical work experience
- Knowledge of data analytics tools and methods
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools/ languages
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional approach
Skills Desired
- Experience in developing NLP models
- Machine learning approaches/ algorithms
- Working knowledge of data processing
tools/languages including Python, Perl, Shell etc.
- A working knowledge of Git and Jira
- Strong Linux command line skills
- Good understanding of Hadoop eco-system
- Experience with Data Preparation, Engineering, and
Analytic tools
- Experience, or exposure to Hadoop and Spark
- Familiarity with financial market data

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(1) Use project-based job descriptions.
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§ MOOCs
‒ CognitiveClass.ai
‒ Coursera
‒ O’Reilly
§ GitHub
§ Competitions
(2) Hire self learners.
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***New Course!***

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(3) Leverage the gig economy.
§ Other resources..
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***Homework: Build the pipeline.
§ Do High School Career Talks
§ #FiresideVillage
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Twitter: @Tjido!
Data & Dev Skills
1. Project-based job descriptions.
2. Hire self learners.
3. Leverage the gig economy.
***Homework: Build the pipeline.
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Twitter: @Tjido!
Thank you.
§ Fireside Analytics Inc: info@firesideanalytics.com
﹘ Course/ Curriculum Development
﹘ Training and Workshops
﹘ Speaking Engagements
§ Free Data Science Courses: CognitiveClass.ai
§ High School Data Science: FiresideAnalytics.Academy
﹘ Completely online, international students welcome
﹘ Registered and inspected credit by the Ministry of Education in Canada
§ Data Science Children’s Book on Amazon 🔥
﹘ https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Cancelled-Music-Lessons-Children/dp/1999481828
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