In search of the rarest of breeds...a Data Scientist for your AI Project

The position of Data Scientist is rapidly becoming a highly desired role as financial institutions consider how to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) projects within their organisations. Identifying the need for a Data Scientist is the easy part of the process, however, the real difficulty is in finding the right Data Scientist with the necessary skill set and knowledge needed to create real business benefits. The high value placed on Data Scientists is a direct result of the unique set of skills and expertise needed to implement and effective AI strategies, allowing them to have a huge influence on the nature and direction of projects. Based on the data that is given to them, it is they who make a judgement on the tools that are used and the characteristics of the investigation that will ultimately lead to the identification and delivery of the business value from AI and ML. Throughout the various stages of the project, Data Scientists have arguably the most important role working alongside the Developers, SME's and Data Engineers in realising the value.