Career Path of a Lead Systems Engineer at Booz Allen
Nicole, a Lead Systems Engineer at Booz Allen, studied systems engineering with a business minor at Virginia Tech, which led to an internship and then a full-time role at Booz Allen post-graduation; fueled by "an itch to learn more about business," Nicole is currently pursuing an MBA at USD while continuing to grow a career in systems engineering.
Systems Engineering, Booz Allen Hamilton, Career Path, Business Strategy, MBA
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Nicole Giunta
Lead Systems Engineer
Government Contractor
Virginia Tech
University of San Diego | MBA
Engineering - Industrial
Government & Public Sector
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Studied Systems Engineering and Business in College: Nicole pursued a systems engineering degree with a business minor, demonstrating an early interest in both the technical and strategic aspects of her field.
2. Internship Led to Full-Time Role: An internship at Booz Allen Hamilton during undergrad directly led to a full-time systems engineering position after graduation, highlighting the value of internships.
3. Continuous Learning and Development: Nicole is currently pursuing an MBA while working as a Lead Systems Engineer, showing a commitment to continuous learning and expanding her business acumen.
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?
Absolutely. I studied systems engineering at Virginia Tech for my undergraduate degree. I really enjoyed diving into the math and business strategy behind systems engineering.
I also pursued a minor in business. After graduating, I came straight to Booz Allen, where I've been a systems engineer and grown into my current role as lead systems engineer.
I still had a desire to learn more about business, so I am currently pursuing my MBA at USD. That has been my career path so far.
I had an internship at Booz Allen during my undergraduate studies, which led me to my full-time role there. I've had a great experience thus far.