What does a Data Strategist do

Question

Can somebody tell me what are the roles and responsibilities of a Data Strategist in a company?

Answer 1

• Define Big Data strategy
• Design multi-phased implementation roadmaps
• Develop Big Data solutions
• Data wrangling of heterogeneous data
• Explore and discover new insights
• Lead analysis
• Architecture, design, and development of Data warehouse 
• Architecture, design, and development of business intelligence solutions
• Mentor junior team members
• Assist business development teams with pre-sales activities and RFPs
• Help estimate and plan projects

Answer 2

Data Strategist mainly works on the business side of Big Data. He will have to think on ideas of making a better or come up with need project ideas to build the business or the organization. The role of a Data Strategist is similar to the role of a Project manager but the difference is that a Data Strategist works on Big Data and creates technical and business strategies.