datasetsista
Datasetsista is a term that emerged in the early 2020s to describe individuals who specialize in curating, organizing, and managing datasets, particularly in the context of open data initiatives, research, and data-driven decision-making. The term blends "dataset" with the suffix "-ista," which is often used to denote a person with a strong affinity or expertise in a particular field, similar to "gitarista" for a guitarist or "pintorista" for a painter.
Datasetsistas often work across various sectors, including academia, government, non-profits, and private companies, where high-quality, well-documented
The role gained prominence as the demand for structured, reliable datasets grew alongside advancements in artificial
Training for this role often involves a mix of technical skills, such as proficiency in programming languages