A 15 year veteran in the information technology industry focusing on software, data analytics and cloud solutions; empowering enterprises forward in the highly competitive, modern business landscape. Interested in helping new grads and younger professionals find their career footing and willing to share the lessons, challenges and experiences that led me in my career's progression. Have been mentoring younger professionals since 2010 to provide them the direction that I did not have as a young graduate, providing me a way to give back. A highly successful individual contributor today, I'm currently positioning myself for a leadership role to guide two new software initiatives that are imperative to our organization's strategic direction.
My advice to students...
Finding ways to differentiate yourself and let your creativity stand out. Focusing on a niche or specialization that makes you unique. Having the courage and conviction to try something unconventional and then demonstrating it's success (or failure).