Topic outline

  • Responsables 2024-2025 :

    • Cécile Bothorel (cecile.bothorel@imt-atlantique.fr), Département Data Science, Brest
    • Laurent Brisson (laurent.brisson@imt-atlantique.fr), Département Data Science, Brest

    Responsables 2025-2026 :

    • Laurent Brisson (laurent.brisson@imt-atlantique.fr), Département Data Science, Brest
    • Lina Fahed (lina.fahed@imt-atlantique.fr), Département Data Science, Brest

     

  • Data-related professions are experiencing significant evolution, with both established and emerging roles meeting organisations' growing needs. The Data Science TAF prepares students for three main career families:

    Data Science & Machine Learning

    These professions, at the heart of digital transformation, combine algorithmic expertise and advanced mathematics to extract value from data:

    • Data Scientist: design of advanced algorithms and predictive models
    • Machine Learning Engineer: industrialisation of AI models

    These roles are complemented by the AI Ethics Specialist, a specialised function that has become essential for ensuring responsible AI development.

    Data & Analytics

    These professions, focused on decision support and business performance, transform data into strategic information for the enterprise:

    • Data Analyst: data exploitation and visualisation for decision support
    • Business Intelligence Analyst: creation of dashboards and KPIs
    • Decision Support Analyst: decision-making guidance

    The Data Storyteller, an emerging role, facilitates the communication of analyses to decision-makers.

    Data Engineering & Architecture

    These professions enable the creation and maintenance of infrastructures necessary for large-scale data exploitation:

    • Data Engineer: creation and maintenance of data infrastructures
    • Big Data Architect: design of distributed architectures

    These are complemented by cross-functional roles such as Data Quality Analyst and Data Protection Officer, ensuring data quality and compliance.

    Positions Held by Our Alumni

    Our graduates hold various positions across:

    • Major corporations (BNP Paribas, AXA, Orange, Thalès, SNCF, La Poste, EDF, LVMH)
    • Consulting firms (WaveStone, BI Consulting, Business & Decision)
    • Tech companies and startups (Cityzen Data, Supermood, Deezer, Twitter)

    Recruiting sectors span finance, industry, tech, retail, and energy. Salaries range from €35-40k at career start to €70-180k for senior positions, particularly in international roles.