First cohort of data science professionals certified by AfDSP
Summary
The BCS reportedly did some earlier work on standards with the Royal Statistical Society, and called for higher ethical and professional standards in algorithmic development to ensure public trust in September 2020, following the exams debacle that hit UK education during that year’s cycle of A-levels, GCSEs and Scottish Highers. One is Sophie Carr, founder and owner of analytics company Bays Consulting, who said in a statement: “It is a huge privilege to be part of the first cohort to be recognised by an alliance of learned societies for the work I am involved in. This will inspire confidence as we use technology to solve our biggest challenges, such as sustainability and climate security, health and longevity, food and water, and peace and literacy. “Therefore, a framework of industry-wide standards for data science professions is of great importance to the IMA, and that is why we are founding members of the Alliance,” he said. “Together, the Alliance will maintain the high standards required to work in a field crucial to understanding important issues like tracking the spread of diseases and the impact of climate change.” Stian Westlake, chief executive of the RSS, added: “The first cohort of data scientists to receive this award are true trailblazers.