Automation index
How much of a Data architect’s job can AI already do?
A lake diagram comes earlier. Data that can be used, and does not rot, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Data architect
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#83 / 623
View rankingData architect
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Models, lineage and the catalogue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Pipelines, quality and the data contract.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The analyst who finds nothing and the mess.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Privacy, retention and the field you cannot keep.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The business, shadow IT and not building another lake.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it gets used, and not letting raw data rot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- model data
- lineage
- data catalogue
- data contracts
- pipeline quality
- retention
- data lakes
- privacy
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1243.00· ESCO/ISCO 2511
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
30%
#49 / 623
View rankingEconomist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clean data, estimate and produce tables
- Draft notes, briefs and a first paper
- Choose model, assumptions and robustness
- Present to a client, ministry or board
- Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers
- economista
- economist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2631