What A Data Solutions Analyst At The Walt Disney Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Data Industry
David, a Data Solutions Analyst at The Walt Disney Company, learned the importance of balancing "client facing" and "technical" skills in the role—a crucial aspect that wasn't initially apparent. This highlights the need for a blended skillset in data analysis roles, requiring individuals to be both technically proficient and adept at communication and collaboration.
Data Analysis, Client Communication, Technical Skills, Problem-Solving, Work-Life Balance
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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. The role requires a balance of client interaction and technical skills.
2. The ability to navigate the client-facing and technical aspects of the job is crucial.
3. Understanding this balance beforehand would have been beneficial.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you started?
I would say that you have to be both likeable and client-facing, while at the same time being technical in your own space and your day-to-day.
Finding that line between the two is something I didn't know beforehand, but I know now.