Data Modeler Skills

Question

What are the skills required to become a Data Modeler?

Answer 1

• Conceptual Thinking
• Expertise in data modelling principles/methods
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the mathematical foundations of statistical inference and forecasting such as time series analysis, multivariate analysis, cluster analysis, and optimization
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt modelling methods from case studies or other proven approaches
• Abstract Thinking
• Software Development experience
• Ability to utilize Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) to represent insights
• Experience working with dimensionally modelled data
• Experience in translating/mapping relational data models into XML and Schemas

Answer 2

Data Modelers along with good programming skills require excellent logical skills. Data Modelers should be good at Logical thinking, Conceptual Design, Abstract thinking and good Analysis skills.