Chief Data Officer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some companies have so much information that it fills up whole buildings full of computers, like a library with no end!
Through history
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Long ago
People kept records by writing on paper and putting them in folders and filing cabinets. Finding one note could take a long time!
Tools of the trade
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Charts
Colorful charts turn lots of numbers into pictures. Pictures help people see what the information is telling them at a glance.
A day in the job
- MorningThe day starts by checking the charts on the computer screen. They look for anything new or surprising in the numbers.
Words to know
- Clean data
- Clean data is information that is correct, neat, and easy to use. Just like a tidy room, it is easy to find what you need.
Quiz time
A Chief Data Officer only works with numbers, never with people.
Good information can help a hospital see patients faster.