Lead Data Scientist

Information Tech Consultants
Liverpool
1 day ago
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Data Science Lead :


Location : London

Experience : 12 to 18 years


Job Requirements:

  • 12 years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical and machine learning models.
  • Masters or Ph D in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field

- Fluent English (written/spoken)

  • Generative AI, Computer Vision cloud technology, NLP, Deep Learning.
  • Experience Developing Machine Learning / Data Science models, from coding to deployment
  • 2+ years of experience in teaching or training.
  • 3+ Years of Hands-on Hybrid Development experience preferred.

Skills

  • Able to train/mentor/coach in coding (mandatory python and SQL, java or C++)
  • Project Management background preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Consulting/Sales structure.
  • Empathy and service attitude
  • Fast-paced
  • Project Management experience
  • Desirable previous international experience (US, Canada, or Europe)
  • Leading consultants to grow and create tangible benefits and assets.


Competencies

Mentor / Develop / Train consultants

Orientation to results

Leadership


Main responsibilities of the position

  • Collecting data through means such as analyzing business results or by setting up and managing new studies
  • Transferring data into a new format to make it more appropriate for analysis
  • Build tools to automate data collection
  • Compare and analyze provided statistical information to identify patterns, relationships, and problems
  • Define and utilize statistical methods to solve industry-specific problems in varying fields, such as economics and engineering
  • Prepare detailed reports for management and other departments by analyzing and interpreting data
  • Train assistants and other members of the team how to properly organize findings and read data collected
  • Design computer code using various languages to improve and update software and applications
  • Refer to previous instances and findings to determine the ideal method for gathering data
  • Define and utilize statistical methods to solve industry-specific problems in varying fields, such as economics and engineering
  • Prepare detailed reports for management and other departments by analyzing and interpreting data
  • Train assistants and other members of the team how to properly organize findings and read data collected
  • Design computer code using various languages to improve and update software and applications
  • Refer to previous instances and findings to determine the ideal method for gathering data

Desired Skills (Including but Not Limited to):

  • Knowledge in Deep Learning/Neural Networks techniques, specifically NLP (Natural Language Processing, Generative AI and Computer Vision
  • Python and SQL coding skills are indispensable
  • Cloud experience in one of AWS - Amazon Web Service, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
  • Proficiency oinn Machine Learning libraries and frameworks like Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch, OpenCV, Bertl, Elmo SpaCy, NLTK, etc.
  • Preferred- Experience creating Chatbots, and similar applications that use NLP. Object Character Recognition and Computer Vision projects like Face Recognition is a plus
  • Experience using statistical computer languages, including Python & SQL, R is a plus to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
  • Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM / Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, etc.
  • Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc.
  • Ability to compile and organize statistical information retrieved and present findings to management
  • Faculty to work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
  • Certification in a Cloud-Based/Machine Learning service desirable


  • Seniority Level
  • Not Applicable
  • Industry
  • Software Development
  • Engineering Services
  • Information Services
  • Employment Type
  • Full-time
  • Job Functions
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Skills
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Deep Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Data Science
  • Cloud

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