Data Career Podcast Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand
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114: Standing Up For Yourself as a Data Analyst w/ Shailvi Wakhlu
Avery talks with guest Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned data professional who navigated her way from individual contributor to head of analytics and senior director roles.
In this episode, Shailvi shares practical tips on self-advocacy, negotiating salaries, and effectively showcasing your skills.
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Timestamps:
(03:34) Why Self-Advocacy is Essential
(10:17) Navigating Workplace Challenges
(28:51) Encouragement for Aspiring Data Professionals
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113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven Stark
Get insights into career transitions, the importance of networking, and the tools used in data positions in this episode!
Avery talks with data experts Steven Stark and Adam Dijans as they explore the fascinating field of operations research.
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Timestamps:
(03:17) The Value of Data Titles
(22:53) Breaking into Operations Research
(34:43) Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals
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112: This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex Sanchez
Avery Smith interviews Alex Sanchez, a high school math teacher who transitioned to a data analyst role at 7-Eleven in just 50 days.
Alex's journey is inspiring and practical. He discusses key strategies, transferable skills, and the importance of networking in a way that is immediately applicable. Whether you're aspiring to break into the data field or considering a career shift, Alex's story offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
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Timestamps:
(04:31) Initial Challenges and Adaptability
(17:06) Landing the Job: Key Strategies
(24:31) The Hidden Job Market
(29:04) The Importance of Networking
(32:27) Transitioning from Teaching to Data Analytics
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111: How This Indian Immigrant Landed a Data Job in Canada in 100 Days w/ Krishna Bharatula
Avery interviews Krishna, who shares his inspiring journey from an Indian engineer to a Canadian data imaging analyst in just under 100 days.
Discover how Krishna overcame numerous job rejections, leveraged the SPN method (Skills, Portfolio, Network), and used strategic networking and a refined portfolio to land his dream job.
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Timestamps:
(10:35) The Job Hunt: Strategies and Success
(17:35) Networking and Tailoring: Keys to Landing the Job
(32:19) Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Data Analysts
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110: Pizza to Pixels: The Data Transition w/ Vincen Dailey
In this episode, host Avery sits down with Vincen, a current student halfway through a data analytics accelerator bootcamp and a pizza restaurant manager looking to pivot his career into data.
Vincent shares his journey from mortgage banking to managing a family pizza place and his motivation to break into the data field.
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Timestamps:
(02:30) Vincent's Journey into Data Analytics
(06:59) The Impact of Networking and the SPN Method
(10:57) The Value of Community Support in Data Learning
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109: How to Become a Data Visualization Designer & a Creative Data Analyst w/ Alli Torban
This episode features Alli Torban, a leading data information designer, sharing her career journey from a data analyst to teaching data visualization to companies like Google and Moderna.
Alli advises on becoming a data viz designer, emphasizing the significance of data literacy, tool mastery, and building a portfolio with personal projects.
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Timestamps:
(08:16) Alli's Transition to Freelance and Starting Her Own Company
(17:40) Advice for Aspiring Data Visualization Designers
(21:42) Unlocking Creativity with Practical Inspiration and Prompts
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Customer Reviews
Gives me confidence
I am in my late 40’s and recently went back to school for data analytics. I started listening to this podcast during my first semester because I felt intimidated beginning a new career so late in the game. Listening to all the interviews Avery has given as well as his SPN advice has really eased my mind. Instead of intimidation, I’m feeling excitement. This is my new go-to podcast when I’m doing cardio 😂🙌🏽.
Something for Everyone
Whether your trying to break into data or you’ve already made it, there’s something for everyone in this podcast. I especially like the interviews with other leading data professionals.
No real insights, just bad audio
All episodes are recorded at annoyingly low volumes. There are no real insights for those trying to get into IT or data analytics. Episodes are boring.