Ep 38 - How to Become A Business Analyst with Ayotomide Alo

On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Ayotomide Alo. Ayo is a Business Analyst with over a decade of experience in technology solution projects, specializing in Process Improvement, Automation, and Robotics Process Automation (RPA). As a Data Analyst, Ayo has worked extensively on productivity data analysis and reporting, from data cleaning to visualization, and from data gathering to storytelling. He's also a founding partner at HiTech Blitz Consulting, where he helps businesses make informed decisions through data analysis. Today, Ayo will share his journey from a background in English Language and Communication Management to becoming a tech expert, his experience in data analysis and visualization, and how he's helping newcomers start their tech careers through training programs at HiTech Blitz Consulting. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH AYO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayotomide-alo/ Website: http://www.hitechblitz.com/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Communication to Tech 7:50 - Fitting In as An Immigrant 12:45 - Building a Network 19:32 - Data Analyst Skills 22:40 - Storytelling in Data 30:50 - Certifications 35:15 - Building a Startup 38:17 - AI In Tech 52:30 - Culture Shock 54:50 - Learning Resources 57:00 - Tips for Newbies 1:03:45 - Shoutouts 1:07:10 - Conclusion