Data Scientist - Singapore - SMRT TRAINS LTD.

SMRT TRAINS LTD.

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

Job Purpose:

The Lead Data Scientist will work with stakeholders to leverage data analytics and identify patterns based on aggregate data to find risks or opportunities, as well as to make performance change recommendations.

S/he will create forecasts using analytics information and results, compare sets of data to optimize resource allocation and support business development through the use of data.

Responsibilities:

Chart out the Group's longterm technology development resources, masterplan and formulate strategies to achieve the desired outcomes.
Lead the team in the development and implementation of strategic plans which leverages on technology as a force multiplier.
Identify the potential areas for investments and collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance and/or expand current businesses through innovative use of technological solutions.
Establish network with institutions, universities and innovation centers etc., to ensure information flow of novel technologies.
Promote synergies in technology development efforts across the different Business Units, ranging from enhancing operational/engineering capabilities to investing in new areas of growth or inventions, e.g., generating intellectual property to enhance the organisation's competitive edge.
Grow and sustain data analytics capabilities to drive and support business decisions.
Working with data analytics team in selected analytics projectsEngage partners across business lines to understand business problems, analytical opportunities and constraints

Drive new data collection and refine existing data sources
Design, develop and evaluate analytical approaches and techniques as required
Derive insights, actionable recommendations and communicate these to business users and management

Conceptualising and implement initiatives to build analytical capabilities and culture across SMRT corporation.

Qualifications & Work Experience:

Min Bachelor Degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Statistics
Min 5 years of relevant experience as a data scientist or in a similar role
Data engineering certification is a plus

Skills:

Technical skills include:

Proficient and experienced in scripting languages and have rapid prototyping skills such as Python, MS SQL, R, MS Excel, etc.
Knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Framework ecosystems and languages, such as Keras, TensorFlow, etc.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, clean, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qliksense etc. would be an advantage
Ability to understand and explain complex data and effective working as a liaison between technical and nontechnical groups

Generic skills include:

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, meticulous and resourceful
Selfstarter, deals well with ambiguity, and able to work successfully across varied stakeholders
Agility to embrace and drive change