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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze large complex datasets, build predictive machine learning models, and deploy AI algorithms to drive automated decision making.

Entry Level (0-2 Yrs)

₹8 - ₹15 LPA

Mid-Level (3-5 Yrs)

₹18 - ₹32 LPA

Senior Level (6+ Yrs)

₹35 - ₹70+ LPA

Arranged Step-by-Step Career Roadmap

Follow this structured phase-by-phase execution plan to achieve your target role.

Phase 1

Mathematics, Statistics & Python

⏱ Months 1 - 3

Master Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics, SQL querying, and Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas).

Key Milestones & Deliverables:
Complete 5 Kaggle EDA notebooks
Master SQL complex joins & window functions
Statistics & Hypothesis testing
Phase 2

Machine Learning Algorithms

⏱ Months 4 - 6

Implement Supervised & Unsupervised learning models: Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forests, XGBoost, and Clustering.

Key Milestones & Deliverables:
Train ML models with Scikit-Learn
Model tuning & cross-validation
Build predictive customer churn project
Phase 3

Deep Learning & NLP / LLMs

⏱ Months 7 - 9

Explore Neural Networks, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Computer Vision, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Key Milestones & Deliverables:
Train CNN/RNN image classifier
Fine-tune open-source LLMs
Deploy model API using FastAPI & Docker
Phase 4

Portfolio & Data Science Placement

⏱ Months 10 - 12

Publish your ML projects on GitHub, write technical case studies, and apply for Data Scientist & ML Engineer roles.

Key Milestones & Deliverables:
Complete 2 end-to-end ML production projects
Kaggle Grandmaster / Competitions
Apply for referral roles

Essential Technical Skills

Python & RSQL & BigQueryScikit-Learn & TensorFlowExploratory Data AnalysisTableau & PowerBI

Top Hiring Companies

AmazonSwiggyFlipkartFractal AnalyticsMu SigmaMcKinseyGoogle AI