If a Monkey Can Build a Model, What Differentiates a Human Data Scientist?

I sat down with

Jose Parreño Garcia

, Data Science Manager at Skyscanner, who’s spent the last 10+ years leading, hiring, and mentoring data scientists.

Jose kept us honest for 82 minutes straight about what actually matters in data science roles right now.

Here’s a peek at what we unpacked:

• The DS tech stack at Skyscanner, and what real DS projects look like

• What separates a junior data scientist from a senior one

• The modeling skills Jose wants to see in a full-stack candidate

• Dos and Don’ts for PhDs transitioning to industry

• The soft skills that move your career forward, and how to hone your storytelling

• What the next-gen data scientist will need to thrive

• How AI is already reshaping the way he works—and hires

If you’ve ever wondered, “What do hiring managers actually care about?”, or “How do I future-proof my data career?”, this is your answer key.

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