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Updated 27 Dec 2024

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Data Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 27 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Easy and simple
  • Q2. Aptitude resigning
  • Q3. Introduction tell me about ur self
  • Ans. 

    I am a data specialist with 5 years of experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to drive business decisions.

    • Experienced in data cleaning, transformation, and visualization using tools like SQL, Python, and Tableau

    • Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of identifying trends and patterns in data

    • Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to stakeholder...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Academic projects

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Case Study 

I got several invitation calls from 3 different persons for the same interview at Xebia Bangalore Brigade office.I attended an interview at Xebia on January 11, 2025, and the experience was disappointing. Despite reading several negative reviews beforehand, I chose to give the company a fair chance, but unfortunately, the concerns expressed in those reviews turned out to be valid.

From the very beginning, the process was poorly managed. I waited for over three hours before being called, while candidates who arrived after me were invited for their interviews earlier. This inconsistency immediately raised questions about the fairness of their process.

When my turn finally came, the interview began with a moderately challenging SQL question: I was asked to fetch all invalid December month transaction IDs (which is coming in ooo hours) from a dataset, applying conditions such as working hours from Monday to Friday (9 AM to 4 PM), excluding weekends and specific holidays (24th and 25th December). While I attempted to solve this, the interviewer interrupted repeatedly with casual, unrelated remarks. These interruptions disrupted my concentration and added unnecessary pressure, making it difficult to focus on solving the query effectively.

Following this, the interviewer moved to a Python question, which involved determining whether a given number was a perfect square. Although the problem itself was simple, it included irrelevant details, such as pre-imported libraries in a web-based IDE. This added an unnecessary layer of complexity and confusion. Again, the interviewer’s interruptions and casual talk distracted me further. Instead of focusing on assessing my logic and problem-solving skills, he seemed more interested in making irrelevant comments.

What stood out most negatively was the interviewer’s unprofessional behavior. At one point, he made an inappropriate remark about my name, comparing it to his own, which he claimed was not as "weighted."
I asked his name politely and he replied " Vaibhav Gupta"

While I attempted to steer the conversation back to technical discussions, his attitude remained dismissive and unfocused. He even questioned my leadership skills but turned it into an argument instead of allowing me to explain.

I also noticed disparities in how candidates were treated. For instance, a female candidate before me was given over an hour for her interview, while mine felt rushed and dismissive. While this is my personal observation, it raised concerns about bias in their evaluation process.

The interview ended abruptly and on a negative note. When I tried to discuss architectural patterns for data pipelines, the interviewer dismissed my points outright, stating that they did not need data architects. Without providing proper closure, he left the room, leaving me feeling disrespected and undervalued.

Overall, the experience was frustrating and insulting. The interviewer’s behavior was unprofessional and dismissive, and the process lacked the basic respect and fairness expected in a professional setting. Based on my experience, I strongly believe that Xebia needs to overhaul their interview practices, ensuring a more structured, unbiased, and respectful approach toward candidates.

I am relieved I was not selected, as this experience highlighted what could likely be a toxic work environment. I would not recommend Xebia to anyone, as their lack of professionalism and courtesy reflects poorly on their organizational culture.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Xebia Data Engineer interview:
  • Experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tableau Questions 1. Difference between dimensions and measures. 2. What is RLS? 3. What are the functions you can assign in RLS? 4. Explain what is drill down approach. 5. What is LOD? 6. What is a calcul...
  • Q2. SQL Questions 1. In employee table find the 2nd highest salary. 2. Find the highest average salary in department 3. Given two tables(sales & product) find total sales per category 4. Two questions to find ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TEKsystems Data Analyst interview:
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • DBMS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice SQL interview questions and tableau interview questions from GfG and DataLemur.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

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Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Azure Scenario based questions
  • Q2. Pyspark Coding based questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. ADF, Databricks related question
  • Q2. Spark Performance problem and scenarios
  • Ans. 

    Spark performance problems can arise due to inefficient code, data skew, resource constraints, and improper configuration.

    • Inefficient code can lead to slow performance, such as using collect() on large datasets.

    • Data skew can cause uneven distribution of data across partitions, impacting processing time.

    • Resource constraints like insufficient memory or CPU can result in slow Spark jobs.

    • Improper configuration settings, su...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(14 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Power Pivot?
  • Ans. 

    Power Pivot is a data analysis tool in Excel that allows users to create powerful data models, perform calculations, and generate insights.

    • Power Pivot is an Excel add-in used for data analysis and modeling.

    • It allows users to import and manipulate large datasets from different sources.

    • Users can create relationships between tables, perform calculations, and create advanced data visualizations.

    • Power Pivot is commonly used...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is use of power query
  • Ans. 

    Power Query is a data connection technology that enables you to discover, connect, combine, and refine data across a wide variety of sources.

    • Power Query is used to import, transform, and combine data from different sources for analysis.

    • It helps in cleaning and shaping data before loading it into Excel or Power BI.

    • Power Query can be used to automate data preparation tasks, saving time and effort.

    • It allows users to easil...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What's the difference between Power Pivot and Power Query
  • Ans. 

    Power Pivot is used for data modeling and analysis, while Power Query is used for data transformation and cleaning.

    • Power Pivot is used for creating relationships between tables and performing calculations.

    • Power Query is used for importing, transforming, and cleaning data from various sources.

    • Power Pivot is more focused on data analysis and modeling, while Power Query is more focused on data preparation.

    • Both Power Pivot...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How would you retrieve data over than 3 months in dynamic dashboard
  • Ans. 

    To retrieve data over 3 months in a dynamic dashboard, use a date range filter and ensure the data source is updated regularly.

    • Create a date range filter in the dashboard to select a time period of over 3 months

    • Ensure the data source is updated regularly to include the required data

    • Use SQL queries or data extraction tools to pull the necessary data for the dashboard

    • Consider automating the data retrieval process to ensu

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is Dicreat Chart. What is the role of this Chart
  • Ans. 

    A Dicreat Chart is a type of chart that displays data points in a discrete manner, typically using bars or columns.

    • Dicreat Charts are used to represent categorical data, where each category is represented by a separate bar or column.

    • They are commonly used in market research, survey data analysis, and comparison of different categories.

    • Examples of Dicreat Charts include bar charts, column charts, and stacked bar charts.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is SQL join. ? Types of SQL joins .
  • Ans. 

    SQL join is used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Types of SQL joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

    • INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

    • LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is Store procedures. Have you used Store procedures before in your role of yes why you used?
  • Ans. 

    Stored procedures are precompiled SQL queries stored in a database for reuse.

    • Stored procedures are precompiled SQL queries stored in a database for reuse

    • They can improve performance by reducing network traffic and increasing security

    • Stored procedures can be used to encapsulate business logic and complex queries

    • Examples include procedures for updating customer information or calculating sales totals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is cte? Uses of cte . Have you applied it before?
  • Ans. 

    CTE stands for Common Table Expressions. It is a temporary result set that can be referenced within a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statement.

    • CTEs are defined using the WITH keyword in SQL.

    • They help improve readability and maintainability of complex queries.

    • CTEs can be recursive, allowing for hierarchical data querying.

    • Examples: Recursive CTEs for querying organizational hierarchies, CTEs for data transformation be

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is Matrix in PowerBi?
  • Ans. 

    Matrix in PowerBi is a visual representation of data in rows and columns, allowing for easy comparison and analysis.

    • Matrix displays data in a grid format with rows and columns

    • It allows for easy comparison of data across different categories

    • Users can drill down into the data to see more detailed information

    • Matrix can be used to create interactive reports and dashboards

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is Lamda function? And its uses?
  • Ans. 

    Lambda function is an anonymous function in Python that can have any number of arguments, but can only have one expression.

    • Used for creating small, throwaway functions without a name

    • Commonly used with functions like map(), filter(), and reduce()

    • Can be used to define functions inline without the need to formally define a function using def keyword

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. For manipulating dasets in python, what are the steps and techniques have you applied?
  • Ans. 

    To manipulate datasets in Python, steps include loading data, cleaning data, transforming data, and analyzing data using libraries like Pandas.

    • Load the dataset using Pandas library

    • Clean the data by handling missing values, removing duplicates, and correcting data types

    • Transform the data by applying functions, merging datasets, and creating new columns

    • Analyze the data by performing statistical analysis, visualizations,

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. What are Dax data types ?
  • Ans. 

    DAX data types are used in Power BI and Excel to define the type of data stored in a column or measure.

    • DAX data types include Integer, Decimal Number, String, Boolean, Date, Time, DateTime, and Currency.

    • Data types are important for calculations and formatting in DAX formulas.

    • For example, using the correct data type for a column can ensure accurate calculations and visualizations.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are difference between inner join and left join?
  • Ans. 

    Inner join returns only the matching rows between two tables, while left join returns all rows from the left table and the matching rows from the right table.

    • Inner join only includes rows that have matching values in both tables

    • Left join includes all rows from the left table, even if there are no matching rows in the right table

    • Example: Inner join - SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.id = table2.id

    • Example...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. What project you have worked before in previous company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Advance level of SQl , T-sql, data analytics techniques in python, and get at least 2 BI tools as current market. PowerBi, Tableau, Looker would be preferable.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Maths grammar & communication

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Typeing speed skills check same use paragraph
  • Q2. Typing speed 10 minutes
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Move on next round easy
Round 5 - Group Discussion 

You're like this job opportunity

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was pair programming round where we need to attempt a couple of Spark Scenario along with the Interviewer. You will have a boiler plate code with some functionalities to be filled up. You will be assessed on writing clean and extensible code and test cases.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions will be based on the Project where they try to assess the depth of understading you have on your project, data quality checks, handling failure scenarios, reasoning behind choice of tech stack

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In the Pair programming round, be interactive with the interviewer and try to improvise the existing code, implement functionality, test cases and communicate what you are thinking so that interviewer can work with you to move towards solution.

For Second round, Spark, Cloud Data Processing Components and being thorough with your previous experience will go a long way.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Incremental load in pyspark
  • Ans. 

    Incremental load in pyspark refers to loading only new or updated data into a dataset without reloading the entire dataset.

    • Use the 'delta' function in pyspark to perform incremental loads by specifying the 'mergeSchema' option.

    • Utilize the 'partitionBy' function to optimize incremental loads by partitioning the data based on specific columns.

    • Implement a logic to identify new or updated records based on timestamps or uni...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Drop duplicates

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a few python queries and some live sql coding and pyspark coding
  • Q2. Machine learning questions. Way too deep. which is not even required

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview is way too technical then checking the logical thinking of candidate

HERE Technologies Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HERE Technologies Data Specialist interview?
HERE Technologies interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the HERE Technologies interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for HERE Technologies Data Specialist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at HERE Technologies. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HERE Technologies expect are Communication Skills, Compensation, Computer Skills, Entry Level and MS Office Suite.
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