Most Important Skills For An Orbit Analyst II At ExoAnalytic Solutions
Chase, an Orbit Analyst II at ExoAnalytic Solutions, emphasizes the critical importance of "being willing to learn new things" for success in their role, highlighting the on-the-job learning curve due to a lack of formal documentation and the need for independent problem-solving, particularly during night shifts. This self-directed learning, combined with a positive attitude, proved crucial in navigating challenges and mastering both data analysis and the less-documented aspects of data collection and telescope maintenance.
Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Willingness to Learn, Adaptability, Independent Learning
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Chase Crawford
Orbit Analyst II
ExoAnalytic Solutions
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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Biology & Related Sciences
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Data and Analytics
None Applicable
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1. Willingness to learn new things and adapt to challenges is crucial. The job requires learning on the fly, problem-solving independently, and self-teaching due to limited documentation.
2. Strong data analysis skills are essential, complemented by the ability to collect and interpret data from various sources, including potentially unfamiliar ones.
3. A positive attitude and the ability to work independently are vital, especially in a small company environment with limited formal training and mentorship. Effective communication is important to clarify uncertainties and document processes collaboratively.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I think the most important thing is being willing to learn. Cal Poly prepared me well for that. When I got this job, I had zero experience in the industry or the field.
Everything I learned felt completely new; things I had never even heard of. I studied physics at Cal Poly, and there were terms I encountered that I'd never heard before. So, I think just being willing to learn new things and having a good attitude about it is key.
It's a small company, and as I said, nothing was documented. I was messaging with one person. There's data collection and data analysis, which are two very different things. One person trained me thoroughly on data analysis.
However, data collection and telescope maintenance involved a lot of, "Hey, I don't know what this means. Can you explain this?" My friend and I, the other night shift guy, would get one or two messages. We'd say, "Somebody write that down somewhere. We have to remember this."
It was a lot of figuring things out on our own, finding our own way to learn. This was especially true at night when no one else was awake to help. It's not bad, but it was challenging to learn some things.
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