Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 69: Skills, Networking, Portfolio: How Brad Yarbro Landed a Data Job
Aug 2, 2023
Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life, shares his inspiring journey from an economics student to a data professional. Topics discussed include gaining work experience as a student, transitioning into data analytics, analyzing pictures and predictive models in the life insurance industry, the value of a master's degree in applied statistics, and the crucial role of networking and continuous learning in a data career.
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Introduction
00:00 โข 2min
Transitioning from Economics to Data Analytics and Data Science: Brad Yarbrough's Journey
02:09 โข 3min
Opportunities for College Students to Gain Work Experience
04:41 โข 17min
Analyzing Pictures and Predictive Models in the Life Insurance Industry
22:07 โข 5min
Using an iPad in Interviews, Master's Degree in Applied Statistics, and Cost & Time Investment
26:49 โข 3min
Networking, Proactivity, and Continuous Learning in Data Career
29:23 โข 2min