The role of a data scientist

Data scientists have multiple roles that vary across companies and industries. Generally, there are two main types of data scientists.

• Product analysts focus on setting goals and informing product strategies. They help improve products by evaluating their health and providing product decisions.
• Algorithm developers. Their main task is to use the data to improve product performance. They mainly use machine learning and other algorithmic techniques to make predictions.

In summary, product analysts are data-informed, while algorithm developers are data-driven.