Chukwuka16:
I realise that anyone with some substantive knowledge can claim to be a data scientist but you get me wrong. You do realise that the key is not just being a scientist but making good and valuable use of such data in decision making. There is a reason data analysts are paid handsomely. The key lies in their ability to take data and be creative with it. Their ability to fairly quantify the contribution of varying factors to a model and achieve some accuracy makes them tick. Furthermore, the ability to be good at establishing a nexus between human behaviour and data models is key. My MS is in EEE with bias in energy management systems optimization and No, I am just seeing the diagram for the first time.

jaybee3:


You've sort of explained data Visualization which is great but my reason for introducing data science into the argument is so you understand that you don't necessarily need to be an expert in any of the fields required as that will only make you a specialist. All you need is a combination of skills as that's what's required for predictive analysis in machine learning

I have a couple of vacancy in the UK if you have the right skills and permission to work in the UK

My first degree was in EEE

miketayo:


Isnt it a waste of time studying computer engineering in Nigeria? Certificates wont teach u everything u need to know abt computer science but just a branch of a course in computer science.

Chukwuka16:
Of course. The right combination of skills is necessary for predictive analysis. I left the UK in January. My last job was as a data management consultant for a Russell Group University. Working on my doctorate now. Thanks for the offer though.

toyetade:
I will go for Computer Science. I'm not sure computer engineering covers the software, it is only about hardware.

jaybee3:


aiight...Stay safe bro!!!

geekybabe:


Yea. I get that. I am only trying to give a laymans explanation to a jambite. A fan as an electronic device does not accept or process data. Simple.

And thks. Tho I know what PICs mean. I'm a techie.

jaybee3:


Computer engineering encompasses a lot of things as it's a multi-discipline profession whereas Computer science is relatively restricted in absolute terms

My argument is, why spend 4 years at a university studying computer science if the skills needed to work as a database analyst is your knowledge and experience of relational programming?

miketayo:


lol did u just say computer sci is restricted? to wat exactly because it encompasses electronics, mathematics, Networking, Programming, Data analysis & algorithms also Database concepts. how is that restricted ?
Computer engr is like a sub sect of elect, they do little programming, nd talk more on computer hardware. Zinox is d only company I knw that gives Computer Engr feeling company in Nigeria nd most of their products r still imported

jaybee3:


Ignore the modules for a sec and think deep on how they are applied in real world alongside industries requiring such knowledge and/or experience

I guess your view is valid since Nigeria isn't necessarily a manufacturing economy but it's advisable to always embed flexibility of approach into decision making

oscaruzie:
ahah? science is 'science' and engineering is 'engine' nah....as in, u no go just know how to explain am ni. one na hardwork, d oda na softwork...

jaybee3:


Ignore the modules for a sec and think deep on how they are applied in real world alongside industries requiring such knowledge and/or experience

I guess your view is valid since Nigeria isn't necessarily a manufacturing economy but it's advisable to always embed flexibility of approach into decision making

GreenMavro:


Computer Engineers are involved with mainly the hardware part of computers


Computer Science is software


Seun now na Computer Engineer e b, dats y he always dy watch nairaland server room every day like may gauard


lalastica na computer scientist e dy al[b]ways move trends to front page[/b]

miketayo:


even at dat, how many known computer engineers can u mention in d real world today? one more thing u require a lot more capital to start a company that requires computer Engrs than one that need computer scientist.. u can simply seat in ur house and make money as a programmer

jaybee3:

hahhhaha what if you introduce timers?

I know you are and it's important you include other components of the fan into the argument

jaybee3:


You think computer engineers aren't also programmers?

That skill isn't mutually exclusive to either career but you certainly have more leverage with computer engineering degree

As an EE engineer working as a programmer, i had extensive knowledge of C++/C whilst studying which has since enable me to use that transferable skill to easily pick more programming language needed to succeed in my current role.
It's all about pre-requisite knowledge which can be transferred and applied accordingly

phemmy88:
“Computer Science” is an umbrella term which encompasses four major areas of computing: theory, algorithms, programming languages, and architecture. ...

“Computer Engineering” typically focuses specifically on computer hardware and software. It is an integration of computer science and electrical engineering.

miketayo:


wat type leverage ? yeah some comp engr can code but not like the comp sci programmers except for the ones with other computer certificates.
how many developers has a computer engr degree? In africa comp engr is almost useless and in the outside world u have to be extremely good and still end up working for other engr related companies. the entire IT world is still within the comp sci syllabus (programming, networking & ADC) so wat r we talking abt here.

jaybee3:


Computer networking is the only restrictive module from either syllabus

miketayo:


aside from C & C++ wat other languages did u study, was there a course on algorithm or data mining.. computer Sci is way bigger than u think. Engr is a good course, its just useless in this part of the world