Chapter 2. Starting a Career Path in Big Data

: The whys, hows, and what-it-takes

with William Aiken and Whitney O. Hernandez

2.1 Overview
2.2 Why become a Big Data Professional?
2.3 What Traits are needed for a Big Data Career?
2.4 People in the Industry
2.5 What’s Next?
2.6 Introduction to Technical Skill Requirements
2.7 What a Big Data Scientist is (and is not)
2.8 Required Skills in Specific Fields
2.9 Conclusion
2.10 Works Cited