Decoding Data Science Roles
Hosted by Siddarth R
Fri, May 29, 2026
4:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)
Virtual (Zoom)
Free to join
Fri, May 29, 2026
4:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)
Virtual (Zoom)
Free to join
What you'll learn
Understanding of Various Data Science Roles
Clear understanding of what each role owns, who they work with, and where they sit in the org
Skills tested in each role
Generic skills every DS needs, plus the specialized skills that differentiate you
Understand Which Data Science Role to Target
Walk away knowing exactly which DS role to target and what the real skill gap looks like
Why this topic matters
You've built real experience — now it's time to use it strategically. Data science has split into distinct roles, each with its own skill demands and growth path. This session gives you the role map, the skills breakdown, and the strategies to pinpoint exactly where you fit, close your gaps, and land your next role faster. Stop guessing. Start moving with intention. Your next move starts here.
You'll learn from
Siddarth R
Director of Data Science, Microsoft
Siddarth is the Director of Data Science at Microsoft. He has 20 years industry experience across Data & Product. In his current role, he is responsible for driving the growth of Azure through AI and ML. He loves to empower others through knowledge sharing, community building, and mentoring other data professionals to get to the next step in their careers.