Career Path of a Data Analytics and Reporting Manager at University of San Diego
Christian's career path began with initial aspirations in social services, shifting towards professorship during graduate school before ultimately choosing a different direction; realizing the importance of "statistics, data analysis, um, and coding," Christian dedicated time during a PhD program to develop those skills, leading to a data analyst position and current role as a Data Analytics and Reporting Manager at University of San Diego.
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Christian Guerra
Data Analytics and Reporting Manager
University of San Diego
Cal State University Los Angeles
UC Riverside - PhD
Anthropology, Sociology, Criminal Justice
Education
Data and Analytics
Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Undergrad interest in social services evolved into a focus on data analysis during graduate school.
2. Recognized the importance of statistics, data analysis, coding (Python and R) and dedicated time to developing these skills during a PhD program.
3. Targeted data analyst positions after graduation, leading to current role at University of San Diego.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had on your way to your current role.
My career path basically started in undergrad. Initially, I wanted to work in social services, and then I ended up going to graduate school.
During graduate school, I decided I wanted to be a professor. Then, during graduate school, I decided not to become a professor. I got into a PhD program, which gave me a lot of time to work on my own projects.
I knew at the time that statistics, data analysis, and coding in Python and R were important skills to have. So I decided to maximize my time and work on those skills. As soon as I graduated, I applied for data analyst positions. Now I work at the University of San Diego.