Demand AnalysisChris Phethean

edsa-project.eu

Demand Analysis Aim

• Evaluate level of data science skills across Europe

• Current state, and future predictions

• Identify gaps in provision of training

• Feed into curriculum development

Current Data Sources

Demand

Analysis

Interviews

Survey

Job Posts

Displaying Demand• http://edsa-project.eu/resour

ces/dashboard/

• Tracking the pulse of the European data landscape

• Visual analysis of job postings– Skills required in each

country– Number of jobs per

country and per city– Training courses

New data sources coming soon!

Job Posts

• Current sources:– Stackoverflow careers– Indeed Jobs

• In discussions with LinkedIn and Monster for additional data

• Recording job history for longitudinal analysis

Job Analysis• Alternative view of the data, to

assess skillsets required.

Understanding Demand

• Online Survey• In-depth interviews

with data science practitioners

• Assess trends for skills and expertise across EU countries

Survey Response Data

EDSA Ambassadors• Expert knowledge from each country• Detailed view of the data science

landscape– Who employs data scientists?– What tools/technologies are used?– What sector?– What training initiatives are there?