the open group data scientist profession

Copyright © The Open Group 2020

The Open Group Data Scientist ProfessionJames de Raeve, VPMay 20th, 2020


Agenda

» The Open Group» The Professions Program

– How we got here» Data Scientist Milestones and Certification

– What you need to do…

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The Open Group is…

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Vision

Our Vision:Boundaryless Information

Flow™ achieved through global interoperability in a secure, reliable and timely manner

A global consortium that enables the achievement achievement of business objectives through technology standards.

With more than 750 member organizations. We have a diverse membership that includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators and consultants, as well as academics and researchers across multiple industries.

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The Open Group - scope

Managing Complexity SecurityRisk Analysis

Security Architecture

Information SecurityManagement Managing Supply Chain

Risk

EnterpriseArchitecture

Airborne Communications Standards & Certification

Healthcare Forum

OSDU – Open Sub-Surface Data Universe

Industry Verticals

Managing the Business of IT

Managing the Emerging Platform

CertificationProducts & Processes

Professional Certification ‘T’ Shaped People

Real Time & Embedded Systems Forum

Software AssuranceMILS, O-DA, Safety

UNIX® OS Standard• Platform base • Standard evolution• Product certification

Open Platform 3.0®

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From Memberships to Standards,and Standards to Certifications

The Open Group Members

Forums and Work Groups

Standards• STANDARDS• BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE

• GUIDES• MODELS• WHITEPAPERS

Certifications

• PROFESSIONALS

• PROCESSES

• PRODUCTS

• The Open Group Certifications are created based on the Standards produced by our members.

• The standards are rigorously produced and peer reviewed by acknowledged leaders in their fields, ensuring our certifications are based on industry accepted best practices and expertise.


How we work

» Everything the Open Group Forums and work groups create is contributed by our members– The Open Group staff provide facilitation, infrastructure and the legal umbrella needed

for competitors to collaborate– Staff also develop and operate the certification programs based upon our standards

» Key to this is our Standards Process – rules on contributions, consensus development and approval of standards– Recognised by ISO/IEC JTC1 for PAS submission

The Open Group exists to be used by our Members, to help them solve shared problems

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http://www.opengroup.org/standardsprocess/


Governance

» Delaware LLC, formed in 1997 from the merger of X/Open and the Open Software Foundation

» 70 staff» Non-Profit: No dividends, no profit motive

– But not for loss!– Plan to achieve a small surplus every year for re-investment

» Governing Board– Platinum Members + elected representatives of wider membership– Fujitsu, DXC, HCL, Huawei, IBM, Intel, Microfocus, Oracle, Philips

» Management team objectives are focused on membership, uptake of standards, and certification

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The Professions Program


» Employers want to know who their Professionals are. So they need a set of criteria, and a process for measuring their employees against them.

» They also want to use these criteria to help people develop into Professionals

» Aspiring Professionals want to know what skills and experiences they need to be considered Professional,

» They also want their professional competence to be recognized by their employers and other Professionals

Problem Statement


» In 2005 IBM and HP came to The Open Group to work with others to define the IT Architect profession

» Key features of the outcome:– No exams – peer review by certified professionals– Documented “Conformance Requirements” defining the skills and

experiences required at 3 levels”• Certified: contributing architect• Master: lead architect• Distinguished: significant impact on client’s business

– Direct Certification by The Open Group– Ability for an employer to be accredited to run the program internally

• Criteria no less stringent• Same certificate• One register of certified people

A Little History


» 2006 we added the Technical Specialist Profession

» 2017 we started a major revision to the program:– Milestones for step-wise certification– And made it easier to add new Professions

» 2018 IBM asked for a Data Scientist profession to be added– Launched Jan 2019– 119 certified people

And a little more:


» Skills and experience based: – No specific training courses or exams. – Certification is based upon the work you have done

» Peer-reviewed: – Evaluation by certified professionals who ensure that your skills and experience

meet the requirements.» Vendor-neutral:

– Developed by a consortium of globally-recognized industry leaders and administered by The Open Group - a vendor-neutral organization.

» Global: – The same Conformance Requirements, world - wide

» Portable: – Certification applies to the individual and is fully transferable when they change

employers

Key points:

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A Stepwise Path to CertificationExperience

Application Form

After successfully obtaining all required Milestone Badges, the

candidate submits an Experience Application Form.

ExperienceApplication

Form

Evaluation

Milestone Applications

A candidate submits 4-5 application forms to obtain appropriate Milestone Badges.

(in any order, and this does not have to be completed linearly)

Evaluation

Milestone Badge

Professional Communication

Evaluation

Milestone Badge

Professional Development

The Review Board reviews all submitted material and interviews

the candidate.

The board recommends certification if the majority

concludes the candidate meets the Conformance Requirements.

The candidate is evaluated with all submitted material.

Board Evaluation

Review Board

Certified!

Evaluation Evaluation

Milestone Badge

Milestone Badge

Milestone Badge

Experience Profile

Evaluation

Experience Profile

Experience Profile


» As new entrants to the Data Scientist profession, we expect that the skills you have learned and the experience gained in your capstone projects will enable you to apply for an Experience Milestone badge at Level 1

RIT Dubai

The RIT Advisory Data Scientist Profession Board

Dr Hammou Messatfa

• IBM Government Industry Leader

• Industry Visiting Professor at RIT

• Member of the IBM Academy of Technology

RIT Advisory Data Science Board

Mission

• Drive the Growth & Expertise of the Data Science Profession • Ensure World-Class Data Science Profession Skills for the

Cognitive Era in the region

Goals

• Make RIT the premier place to be a Data Scientist

• Define the certification, skills and roadmaps for career progression

• Lead the establishment of the profession with the Clients in the Region

• Ensure skills and reskilling programs are effective and utilized

• Provide mentoring for effective career progression in Data Science profession

• Showcase Data Science “rock stars” in UAE

The RIT Adivisory Data Science Profession Board Plays an Essential Role

Updated 11/05/2018

Dr Hammou Messatfa , Visiting professor at RIT, DS Thought Leader IBM Government Industry [email protected]

Tarek Saeed IBM Chief AI Officer – DS Thought Leader , IBM Middle East

Dr Ahmad El Sayed IBM Chief Data Scientist. DS Thought Leader

Dr. Yousef M. Al-Assaf President at Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai

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http://ae.ibm.com

The RIT Adivisory Data Science Profession Board Plays an Essential Role

Updated 11/05/2018

Dr Chawki Tawbi IBM Data & AI Executive Technical Sales Adjunct Professor at RIT

Baghdad GherrasDirector Data Science and AI Adjunct Professor -MscData Analytics

Maureen Norton IBMGlobal Data Scientist Profession Leader

James de RaeveVice President & General Manager, India Open Group

Dr. Ahmed ShabanSenior Consultant – Government Service Sector – UAE Prime Minister’s Office


Data Scientist Milestones What you need to do


Online Application Forms (temporary URLs)

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https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/pdm

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/pcm

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/epm

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/eaf

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/pdm

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/pcm

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/epm

https://professions.opengroup.org/opencds/milestones/lv1&2/eaf


» Level 1: Experience Profile Milestone Badge– https://www.youracclaim.com/org/the-open-group/badge/professional-

certification-level-1-data-scientist-experience-profile-milestone

» Level 1: Certified– https://www.youracclaim.com/org/the-open-group/badge/professional-

certification-level-1-certified-data-scientist

Example Data Scientist Badges

https://www.youracclaim.com/org/the-open-group/badge/professional-certification-level-1-data-scientist-experience-profile-milestone

https://www.youracclaim.com/org/the-open-group/badge/professional-certification-level-1-certified-data-scientist


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Thank you for your attentionI hope you have a great event with us …

Data Scientists

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A World of Data

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Connecting the dots…

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Business Acumen

Has business acumen to understand the business problem and to influence strategic choices through data in creating and deploying the solution

Effective Communications

Effectively communicates findings and recommendations to business leaders using strong communication, visualization and storytelling skills

A Pioneer

Who works with business leaders to solve problems by understanding, preparing, and analyzing data to predict emerging trends; provides recommendations to optimize results; augments human intelligence

Quantitative Training

Typically has training in quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, operations research, machine learning, deep learning or econometrics; they use a variety of data and analytics tools and languages

What is a Data Scientist?

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Monetized Data

To leverage and monetize data for competitive advantage

Improved Forecasting

To improve the accuracy and value of forecasts

Problem Solving

To reimagine and solve the most challenging problems with new data science capabilities

Optimized Results

To enable the enterprise to optimize results and drive value

Risk Management

To predict, reduce and mitigate risk across operational processes

Unique Insights

To discover unique, actionable insights to help transform the future of work

Why is Data Science Important?

“Hiding within those mounds of data is knowledge that could change the life of a patient or change the world.”

Atul Butte, Stanford University

Why is Certificationfor Data Scientists Needed?

Skilled data scientists significantly improve results

Data Scientists need to have a breadth and depth of skills and experiences

Enterprises need to make sense of massive amounts of data

Data Scientists must use a disciplined method-based approach to solution development

Shortage of data science talent and lack of standards increases risk

An independent review of qualifications and experiences by peer certified data scientists mitigates the risk

Data Scientists work on mission critical issues …

…the wrong approach or flawed analysis from an inexperienced or inadequately trained data scientist can have catastrophic consequences

IBM Confidential8 © 2017 IBM Corporation8

8 External Data from the IT Skills and Salary report supports the value of profession certification

IT Skills and Salary Report on the Value of Certification

Source: 2018 IT SKILLS AND SALARY REPORT

Certification Drives Value

Certified Team Members

Faster to

ü Troubleshoot Issues

ü Complete Projects

Have

ü fewer skills gaps

Drive

ü Drive Economic Benefit

IBM’s GlobalData Scientist ProfessionalCertification

Maureen Norton, Global Data Scientist Profession Leader

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The New Data Scientist Certification is Experience-Based

Do Data Scientists Need Certification?

Knowledge-Based

Several data science certification or certificate courses are knowledge-based - you take a course or series of courses and are tested on the knowledge to earn a badge, certificate or certification.

There are many of these available.

Experience-Based

Experience-Based certifications are earned through the application of those skills to business problems, have peer-reviewed projects, giveback and leadership requirements.

There are 3 Levels of Professional Data Scientist Certification.

is different from

Knowledge

Experience

I thought I was certified, I took the courses!

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IBM has implemented a certification model for Data Scientist which meets The Open Group standards.

Data Scientist Professional Certification

In first year …

Became an Award Winning Certification

and ….

Made the Top 15 Most Influential Data Scientist

Certification List

IBM’s implementation of this career model is accredited by The Open Group.

IBMers who are certified receive the equivalent level of certification from The Open Group.

This provides them with recognizable certification both internally and externally.

IBM’s implementation of this certification model was awarded a Silver Stevie Award in the Best Employers category in Sept. 2019

Today Data Scientists can go directly to The Open Group to certify

or

Companies can implement the certification model and become accredited by The Open Group as IBM did

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Data Science Career Path, Career and Certification Model

Data Scientist

SeniorData Scientist

LeadData Scientist Asso. Principal

Data Scientist

PrincipalData Scientist

Distinguished Engineer

IBM Fellow

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IBM Data Scientist Certification Career JourneyLevel 1

ExperiencedLevel 2 Expert

Level 3 Thought Leader

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Can apply directly to Level 2

Level 2 Certification required before applying for Level 3

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IBM Data Science Model – Certification RoadmapL1 Experienced Level Certification L2 Expert Level Certification

Leadership Badges• IBM Mentor (3req’d)Plus 2 of the following:• IC/IP• Speaker/Presenter• Teacher/Educator• Profession Champion

L3 Thought Leader CertificationProject Badges (L3)• Project #6 • Project #7 • Project #8

Leadership Badges• IBM Mentor (5 req’d)Plus 3 of the following:• IC/IP• Speaker/Presenter• Teacher/Educator• Profession Champion

Data Scientist Skills• Requirements from L1• Deep Level

Project Badges (L2)• Project #3 • Project #4• Project #5

Certification Badge • Required badge set for L1• L1 Certification Criteria

Certification Badge • L2 certification• Required badges for L3• L3 Certification Criteria

Certification Badge • Required badge set for L2• L2 Certification Criteria

Data Scientist Skills• Requirements from L2• Continued educationData Scientist Skills

• Applied level

Leadership Badges• IBM Mentor (1 req’d)Plus 1 of the following:• IC/IP• Speaker/Presenter• Teacher/Educator• Profession Champion

Project Badges (L1)• Project #1• Project #21. Characterize Business

Problems2. Formulate Research

Question and Build Hypotheses

3. Tailor Method4. Identify and Collect Data5. Construct Usable Data6. Using 7. Use Data Science

Platforms Techniques and Collaboration Tools

8. Validate Model9. Translate Insight to

Business Value10. Deploy Solutions

1. Characterize Business Problems

2. Formulate Research Question and Build Hypotheses

3. Tailor Method4. Identify and Collect Data5. Construct Usable Data6. Using 7. Use Data Science

Platforms Techniques and Collaboration Tools

8. Validate Model9. Translate Insight to

Business Value10. Deploy Solutions

1. Employ Collaborative Influence2. Employ Cross Organizational

Leadership3. Manage Risks4. Develop Strategic Plans5. Manage Cross Organizational

Projects6. Communicate on an Executive

Level7. Advocate Stakeholders’ Interests8. Engage Thinking at Strategic

Levels9. Provide Solution Optimization10. Innovate Breakthrough Solutions11. Apply Governance Solutions12. Set Metrics for Compliance

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With more than 700 member organizations. We have a diverse membership that includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators and consultants, as well as academics and researchers across multiple industries.

Vision

Our Vision:Boundaryless Information

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From Membership to Standards,and Standards to Certifications

The Open Group Members

Forums and Work Groups

Standards• STANDARDS• BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE

• GUIDES• MODELS• WHITEPAPERS

Certifications

• PROFESSIONALS

• PROCESSES

• PRODUCTS

• The Open Group Certifications are created based on the Standards produced by our members.

• The standards are rigorously produced and peer reviewed by acknowledged leaders in their fields, ensuring our certifications are based on industry accepted best practices and expertise.


Evaluation

Extended ACP Requirements

The Open Group Base Requirements

A Stepwise Path to CertificationA candidate submits 5 application forms to obtain the appropriate Milestone Badges, which are individually assessed.

(in any order, and this does not have to be completed linearly)

Indirect

Direct

Candidate

ProfessionalCommunication

• 1 x Professional CommunicationEvaluationEvaluation Evaluation

Professional Development

• 1 x Professional Development

Evaluation Evaluation Evaluation

Experience Profile

Evaluation

Experience Profile

Experience Profile

• 3 x Experience Profiles

Evaluation Evaluation Evaluation

Milestones


Open Certified Data Scientist

The key skill and contribution Data Scientists bring to their organizations is the ability to integrate statistical, economic, and computer science techniques to address business problems.

Data Scientists develop statistical models; combinations of postulates, data and inferences designed to solve a business problem using formal methods to guide and drive the development of solutions.

• Open CDS has been developed out of a requirement of the IT sector, to verify that Data Scientist professionals have the qualities and capabilities required to produce effective analysis of data to the overall improvement of business.

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