Is data scientist still the sexiest job for 2024? / Tuan Norhafizah Tuan Zakaria

What is data science? Data Science is a field that combines mathematics and statistic, specialised programming, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with a specific domain to discover interesting, hidden patterns in an organisation’s data. This pattern can be used in decision making and strategic planning [1]. Data scientist plays a crucial role in organisations by extracting meaningful insights from complex datasets. Their effectiveness goes beyond technical proficiency, encompassing a range of competencies. Understanding data scientist competencies is essential for understanding technical, analytical, and domain-specific skills [2]. Harvard Business in 2012 stated that data scientist is the sexiest job in 21th century [3].