Ep 32 - How to Become A BI Analyst with Sean Oliver

On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Sean Oliver. Sean is a Senior Business Analytics Lead at Microsoft with experience working for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Accenture, and Starbucks. Passionate about writing and mentoring, Sean has published over 30,000 words online on topics including productivity, decision-making, and networking. Sean has guided numerous early career students and professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of their industries. Today, Sean will share his journey in business analytics, insights on productivity and decision-making in tech, and advice for aspiring professionals looking to make their mark in the industry. 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 SEAN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-e-oliver/ Sean's Essays: typeshare.co/seanoliver CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Why Tech? 4:40 - Should I Wait or Not? 19:30 - First Interview 21:55 - Weakness to Strength 27:40 - First Step 42:50 - Contract vs Full-time 46:15 - Career Progression 51:10 - Switching Industries 56:10 - Direction 1:03:45 - Final Words 1:04:15 - Conclusion