A Day in the Life of a Naimuri Data Scientist
Dr Will Wood, is a Data Scientist here at Naimuri.
Will loves Maths and even has his own You Tube site, where he uses animation to explain complicated mathematical problems.
What attracted you to come and work at Naimuri?
Mission.
How did you find the recruitment process?
Relaxed and friendly. I felt like the recruiting team were looking for the right person, not just skills.
Briefly describe what you do day-to-day?
At the moment mostly training in data science skills such as deep learning.
What interested you in a career in technology?
I wanted a job where I get to do maths and coding. It's what I enjoy!
What areas of technology are you most passionate about?
Machine Learning, Deep Learning and data science in general.
What are the top skills you need to do your role?
- Experience with coding
- Confidence to learn on the job
- Comfortable working in a team
- Explaining complicated things well
- A decent amount of mathematics!
What makes Naimuri different from other technology companies?
Probably the sector we work in. It's great to know what we do makes a positive difference.
What’s the best thing about working at Naimuri?
I feel supported by my colleagues.
What would you say to someone who is thinking about coming to work at Naimuri?
Apply! If you are unsure about whether it's right for you, the initial interview will be a great opportunity to find out more.
What are your career aspirations?
I'm unsure to be honest. But I enjoy what I do and would like to continue learning and developing my data science skills.
What would you say to anyone considering a career in tech?
It's often misunderstood that you need to have specific skills (like coding) to work in tech. This isn't true. For a tech company to be successful, they need a diverse bunch of people, with a wide range of skills.
