Navigating the Tech/Data Job search in the USA

Navigating the tech and data job market in the USA can be both exciting and challenging. This panel discussion offers invaluable insights and practical advice for job seekers looking to break into or advance within these dynamic industries. It covers essential strategies for identifying job opportunities, tailoring your resume, and acing interviews in the tech and data sectors. Furthermore, you'll gain an understanding of the latest industry trends, the importance of networking, and how to leverage online platforms effectively. By the end of this presentation, you'll be better equipped to navigate the complex landscape of tech and data job searches, giving you a competitive edge in the U.S. job market.

James Gray

Technical Career Coach, Gies College of Business

MS in Business Analytics and MS in Tech Management Programs

James Gray has amassed over three decades of experience across various disciplines in the technology sector. He is most respected for his product management and leadership in software and data. Over his ten-year career at Microsoft as an IT leader, he built and operated large-scale data platforms for major lines of business and led the Enterprise Data Warehouse program. His last assignment was serving as a Principal Data Scientist within an engineering team responsible for optimizing customer engagement channels including web, chat, and online services. At Phunware, Gray envisioned and built a massive-scale knowledge graph that was used to derive mobile insights and power a blockchain-enabled data exchange. He then went on to lead the product strategy and technology infrastructure at Products That Count. As CIO and Head of Data Operations, he was responsible for leading a worldwide team responsible for internal applications and customer-facing infrastructure at Reef Technology.

Yumna Khan

Analyst

Greyhound Lines, Dallas

With a rich background in academia and corporate environments, Yumna successfully secured a position as a Business Analyst at Uber after graduating from Gies MSBA. She was also elected to serve in the Student Leadership Council of Gies MSBA program. As a Student Leader and Business Analyst, she possesses a dynamic skill set that spans analytics, leadership, and business communication. With her insights and experiences, she brings valuable expertise to share with prospective students regarding a career in analytics.

Manoj Gudala

Global Lead IT Business Analyst

Kellanova

As a business analytics graduate, Manoj has a solid foundation in big data, enterprise database management, business infrastructure, and data science. His interests lie in implementing data science solutions to develop insights, and his experience includes requirements gathering, business gap analysis, SWOT analysis, risk forecasting, testing, and generating insightful reports. Manoj is currently working for Kellanova (formerly know as Kellogg Company) as Global Lead IT Business Analyst.