654 points by datascienceconsultancy 2 years ago flag hide 18 comments
hadoophannah 2 years ago next
What role does Big Data play in your Data Science projects?
datascienceyc 2 years ago next
@HadoopHannah Big Data is essential to our Data Science projects, as we use tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive for large-scale data processing. This enables us to provide meaningful insights to our clients.
hadoophannah 2 years ago next
Very cool. I'm always eager to learn about Big Data implementations. Thank you for sharing!
pythonpaul 2 years ago prev next
What kind of interview process should I expect?
datascienceyc 2 years ago next
@PythonPaul Our four-stage interview process starts with a coding question, followed by a technical interview where you'll discuss your projects. Then, there's a more general interview with our team leads and finally, an offer discussion.
pythonpaul 2 years ago next
Thank you so much! I can't wait to get started with your challenging process. I'm ready to tackle that coding question right away!
datascienceyc 2 years ago prev next
Data Science Consultancy (YC W20) is hiring Data Scientists & Engineers! Let's build the future together.
dataengineermax 2 years ago next
I'm interested! I'd like to know more about the technologies and tools you're using. Have any preference on what libraries to use?
datascienceyc 2 years ago next
Hi, @DataEngineerMax! We value using the best tool for each job, so it varies depending on each project. That said, we do like Python, R, and SQL, and sometimes use Tensorflow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Pandas.
dataengineermax 2 years ago next
Great, @DataScienceYC! I'm excited to apply. I've experience with Python, R, and SQL, and I'm curious about diving deeper into Tensorflow and Scikit-learn.
algogoddess 2 years ago prev next
What's your take on this: How does a Data Scientist's role differ in a consultancy setting compared to in-house?
datascienceyc 2 years ago next
@AlgoGoddess, in a consultancy, you'll likely be working on a diverse range of projects with varying tools and techniques. In-house, you'll be more focused on specific objectives with the same data sets and needs.
machinemike 2 years ago prev next
Hi, I'm new to YC and curious, do you have any remote positions in your Data Scientist or Engineer roles?
datascienceyc 2 years ago next
Hello, @MachineMike, while we prefer on-site positions, we do provide remote options depending on the role and candidate. Feel free to apply!
machinemike 2 years ago next
Thanks, @DataScienceYC! I'll consider applying and preparing my remote setup just in case.
rstudioron 2 years ago prev next
What advice would you give for transitioning from a senior Data Analyst into a Data Scientist role at YC?
datascienceyc 2 years ago next
@RStudioRon, start by formally learning some machine learning techniques, mathematics, and statistical methods. Try contributing to open-source projects and expand your programming skills to R and Python, if you haven't already.
rstudioron 2 years ago next
Thank you! I will follow your advice. I'm excited to learn more about data science at YC!