Career Path Of A Data And Analytics Engineering Manager At Warner Bros. Discovery
Gideon's career path reflects a shift from a software engineering role in the San Francisco tech startup scene, where they found the work "all by yourself," to a more collaborative environment. This transition, facilitated by an MBA from UCLA Anderson, led to their current position as a Manager, Business Intelligence & Analytics, leveraging their computer science background to support "key important business decisions."
Career Pivoting, Data Analytics, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Software Engineering
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Gideon Rosenthal
Manager, Business Intelligence & Analytics
Warner Bros. Discover
Duke, 2013
UCLA Anderson
Computer Science
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Gideon's career path demonstrates that combining technical skills (computer science) with business acumen (MBA) can open doors to management roles in data analytics.
2. His experience in software engineering provided a valuable foundation, highlighting the importance of technical skills in data-related fields.
3. His pivot from software engineering to a more collaborative role in business intelligence and analytics showcases the possibility of career transitions based on evolving interests and goals.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
Definitely. I've had an interesting career path so far. I did computer science and political science as my undergrad majors. There isn't a strong connection between the two; they were just subjects I was interested in at the time.
As a computer science undergrad, there were several paths I could have taken after college. The most obvious one seemed to be becoming a software engineer. For various reasons, people often choose this path because it's seen as the future and where the money is.
So, that's what I did. It was fun and exciting at the time. I lived in San Francisco and experienced the whole tech startup scene. Eventually, I realized I wanted a career that was more collaborative and interpersonal.
A lot of being a software engineer involves getting assignments and specifications for what you're supposed to build. The core of the work, where the actual value is added, happens when you're coding alone. While that's enjoyable and works for many people, I knew I wanted something more collaborative.
In the last two or three years, I joined UCLA Anderson to get my MBA. This was an effort to pivot my career a bit. I wanted to move more into the business side of things within the industry.
Now, I work as a data and analytics engineering manager. This role has a clear connection to my computer science background, and those technical skills are very helpful. However, I'm much closer to business development and helping our stakeholders make key business decisions on a daily basis.
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