I tried to put 10 step process for big data projects. Pls correct or suggest any addition/change. Your inputs are highly appreciated.

1. You really need to have a problem(s) for which you are not able to find the solution directly with your existing metrics and reports. 

2. You can have any size of data, however if it is small then you don't need to build any complex model around it. Its good if the size is good enough. Never use just a sample of…