Building Your Digital Identity: Why ICT Matters for Future Data Scientists

 In today’s world

technology is becoming a very important part of our daily life. Every field is now connected with technology, especially Data Science. As students who want to become future data scientists, it is important for us to understand why ICT is so useful and how our digital identity can help us in our future career.

Why ICT Skills Are Foundational in Data Science

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It includes computers, the internet, software, communication tools, and many digital platforms. These skills are the base of Data Science. Without ICT, a data scientist cannot work properly. For example, to collect data, to clean data, to store information, to write code, to make charts, or to share results — we need ICT skills. ICT helps us understand how to use different tools like Excel, Python, Google Sheets, SQL, and many other platforms that are important for data work. When students learn ICT, they build confidence in using technology, solving problems, and working with digital tools. This becomes the foundation for learning Data Science in the future.

     

Building a Digital Presence

 Digital identity means how you appear on the internet. It includes your online profiles such as LinkedIn, GitHub, and blogs you write. Today, companies check your online presence before giving you an opportunity. A strong digital identity shows your skills, your projects, and your learning journey.

For example, LinkedIn helps you connect with teachers, professionals, and companies. It works like an online CV where you can show your skills and achievements. GitHub is a place where you can upload your coding projects. It shows that you know how to write code and solve problems. Writing blogs also helps you express your ideas and knowledge. When you share your learning online, people can see your interest and passion.

• GitHub also serves as a version-controlled history of your code. Hiring managers and collaborators can look at your repositories of projects, review commit history, and analyze your skill level with version control.
• LinkedIn complements this by showing your professional story—education, internships, and growth.

Having a strong digital identity helps you in many ways. It builds your confidence, opens new opportunities, and helps you in your professional growth. When someone searches your name online, they can see your work, your skills, and your efforts. This makes you different from other students who do not share anything online.

 conclusion

ICT and digital identity are very important for every student who wants to become a data scientist. ICT gives you the skills to work with data, and digital identity helps you show those skills to the world. When both are strong, they support your learning and help you build a successful future.