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Credential Award Record

Victor Maia, PDS™
  • Digital Badge Awarded to: Victor Maia
  • Name of the Credential: Principal Data Scientist PDS™
  • Unique Credential Code: 7557083354
  • Credential Awarded By: Data Science Council of America (DASCA)
  • First Award Date: Mar 06, 2023
  • Credential Validity: Lifetime (Active Status Review Every 5 Years)
  • Good Standing Review Due: Mar 05, 2028

PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITY INFERENCES

The PDS™ credential distinguishes professionals who have advanced beyond technical execution to shaping the direction of data science in organizations. It recognizes leaders who can integrate deep technical expertise with strategic judgment to drive enterprise-wide impact.

Earning the PDS™ affirms not only mastery of advanced concepts, models, and methodologies in data science but also the ability to:

  • Envision and architect large-scale data and intelligence infrastructures aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Translate complex analytics into clear insights that guide strategic decision-making.
  • Lead diverse teams in solving multifaceted data challenges across industries and contexts.
  • Champion innovation by applying emerging data technologies responsibly and effectively.

Through this combination of expertise and leadership, the credential signals readiness to shape data-driven strategy, influence executive agendas, and contribute to the broader advancement of the profession.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS

The PDS™ credential reflects mastery of advanced and leadership-oriented knowledge areas in data science. The assessment framework emphasizes not only technical depth but also the ability to guide enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and innovation. The certification evaluates knowledge in areas such as:

  • Strategic applications of data science in business, policy, and governance

  • Executive decision-making and data-driven leadership practices

  • Data ethics, security, privacy, and ownership frameworks

  • Enterprise-wide data management and governance strategies

  • Designing and scaling business intelligence infrastructures

  • Architecting and managing data lakes and streaming ecosystems

  • Advanced data visualization strategies for executive communication

  • Big Data solution design and engineering at enterprise scale

  • AI and machine learning deployment for business impact

  • Social, mobile, and emerging data ecosystems

  • Data literacy advocacy and organizational transformation for analytics maturity

About DASCA

The Data Science Council of America (DASCA) is the world’s foremost standards and credentialing body for data science professionals. Widely recognized for its pioneering, vendor-neutral frameworks, DASCA provides a rigorous structure for certifying expertise in data engineering, analytics, and data leadership. Through its globally benchmarked credentials, DASCA equips professionals and institutions to excel in the data-driven economy, advancing the frontiers of practice, governance, and leadership in data science worldwide.