In today’s working world, data is everywhere. More and more businesses across many industries are relying on data to define and drive their business goals. Organisations with a good grasp of data are able to track and review the health of their various business processes and essential systems.

As Big Data becomes an increasingly big deal, it’s important to be across the range of roles that can support your business on the road to data-driven success. Here we break down seven areas that will be essential to effectively and efficiently navigating the Big Data landscape.

Data governance

This is the high-level view of your data operations. It includes things like developing policy for how data is gathered and used, measures and processes for ensuring data quality, and quantifying and managing metadata (i.e. the data that describes and gives information about other data).

Data management

Here we get a little more hands-on with our data. Data management includes data engineering and testing, along with technical analysis – using data patterns to identify trends and make predictions. In other words, this is where data is turned into a tool to define and achieve business outcomes.

Business intelligence

Reporting and analytics are a vital part of any business’ data function. This is where data is gathered and quantified, enabling trends and patterns to be identified. It’s also what allows for the relevance and effectiveness of data collection to be tested and adjusted in line with evolving business needs.

Data science

Data scientists are at the cutting edge of new data related technologies. In particular they will be involved in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems that will allow data to be parsed in increasingly efficient, agile and sophisticated ways.

Data literacy

Data is not just for specialists. All employees, from managers to HR to admin staff, can benefit from understanding how data underpins, and can be used to optimise, the effectiveness of their role and overall business goals. Having people who are able to train others in data literacy can be a big help.

Data security

In a time when hackers and scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, data security and cybersecurity have never been more important. The best data security specialists will have an ever-evolving knowledge and skillset geared to protect both your customers’ and your business’ privacy.

Data projects

Maybe your business is tackling the big project of establishing a data baseline as a starting point for your data strategy. Or you might wish to undertake a specific market research project. Data project managers and data business analysts are perfect for these kinds of fixed term or one-off projects.

Find the right people for your IT needs

From AI and machine learning, to data governance and management, to cyber and data security, Bayside Group works closely with businesses and IT professionals to understand the increasingly specialised roles in technology and the specific skills required for these roles.

Contact us to find out how we can help you recruit the right IT, data and related specialist talent for your business. Click here or contact Dylan Simpson on 0403 808 464 or email dsimpson@baysidegroup.com.au