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This article draws from the game Factorio to illustrate the journey of a data scientist in a startup - from the initial, hands-on stage, moving towards automati
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This piece utilizes the game Factorio as a metaphor for a data scientist's progression in a startup, spanning four stages: Manual/Foundation, Initial Automation, Scale, and Flight. Each stage represents different facets of the journey - from scrappy, hands-on work, automating routine tasks, scaling for growth, to evolving in response to changing landscapes.