Career Path of a Data Solutions Analyst at The Walt Disney Company
David's career path took an unexpected turn; after studying economics at UCLA and working in wealth management at Wells Fargo for two years, a "bit of luck" led to a Data Solutions Analyst position at The Walt Disney Company, requiring a significant "learning curve" and the acquisition of entirely new skills. This demonstrates the value of adaptability and open-mindedness in navigating a career.
Career Transition, Data Analysis, Learning Agility, Career Pivoting, Unconventional Career Path
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David Villalobos
Data Solutions Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
UCLA
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Economics
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. David's career path demonstrates that a career switch is possible, even from a seemingly unrelated field like finance to data solutions analysis.
2. His experience highlights the importance of applying broadly and tailoring resumes to different job postings when seeking a career change.
3. David emphasizes the significant learning curve involved in transitioning to a new field, highlighting the need for continuous learning and adaptability in a dynamic career environment.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path? Please start with your experiences in college and then any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
Before my current role, none of my experiences really aligned with what I do now. I went to UCLA and studied economics, intending to pursue finance.
I completed a wealth management program with Wells Fargo and had a couple of asset management internships. I decided to go straight into that career after college.
I worked for Wells Fargo for about two years until I realized the finance industry wasn't really for me. That's when I decided to switch careers to something more technical.
This led me to my current role, which was a bit of luck. When you're job hunting, you apply everywhere and tweak your resume for each posting.
I stumbled upon this job at Disney, which was much more technical. It involved learning a whole new world of skills and terminology, presenting a huge learning curve.
Ultimately, I guess they decided I was the right person for the job. That's how I ended up where I am now, with a mix of luck and learning on the fly.