It is possible to become a Data Scientist without any formal degree?

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Hi! For putting you in context I’m from the Central-American country Panama and I’m about to start my 5 year BSc in Software Engineering. This because here we doesn’t have either Data Science or Computer Science degrees. Now I think it can be a little crazy, but at the same time I’m sure I would not be the first one to became a Data Scientist without a degree. I have the idea that with the necessary knowledge, a great portfolio …

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