A data science professional shared notes on data science practices on the Rednote platform in 2023.
The notes, which were recently translated into English, focus on transitioning analytics teams from reactive reporting to proactive business partnership.
A well-structured data science team should prioritize three core project categories.
Success depends on the proactive or reactive approach of the data team within the product organization.
Ideal time allocation across projects should be 30% on metrics design, 50% on strategy analysis, and 20% on research projects.
Neglecting research projects can hinder long-term team growth and business influence.
Analysts should take ownership of business outcomes and exercise judgment.
Metrics are crucial for defining and measuring business objectives and performance.
Data analysts are responsible for tasks related to metrics, ideally led by the data science team.
Data analysts play a significant role in problem framing and impact measurement in strategic analysis projects.
Exploratory research projects are important initiatives focusing on enhancing analytics efficiency and decision quality.
Data analysts need to 'sell the vision' of research projects to get them prioritized.
Research projects are vital for career advancement in data analytics.
Strategies are needed to secure time for research projects amidst daily business operations.
Balancing metrics design, strategic analysis, and research projects is crucial for data science teams.
Successful analysts navigate between reactive business needs and proactive value creation for better outcomes.