Mavens of Data The Skills You Need to Thrive in Data (w/ Annie Nelson, Eevamaija Virtanen & Lis Vinueza)
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Jan 3, 2025 Lis Vinueza, an analytics engineer at GitLab, joins Annie Nelson and Eevamaija Virtanen to discuss essential skills for thriving in data careers. They explore the shift from technical proficiencies to the necessity of soft skills like empathy and collaboration. The guests underline the importance of business acumen and overcoming imposter syndrome in the tech landscape. Listeners will gain valuable insights into proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and effective networking strategies in the ever-evolving data job market.
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Diverse Backgrounds in Data
- Annie Nelson, Lise Vinueza, and Eevamaija Virtanen share their diverse career paths.
- They transitioned from roles like nanny, project manager, flight attendant, and photographer to data careers.
Challenges in Data Careers
- The hardest part of data jobs isn't technical skills, but managing stakeholder expectations and self-doubt.
- Data professionals often become operational consultants, solving organizational and process problems.
Empathy and Caring
- Empathy and caring are crucial for success in data roles.
- Actively listen to stakeholders, understand their needs, and build trust to provide relevant insights.