Career Path of a Senior Director Information Security at CarParts.com
Phillip's career path began with a computer science major at Michigan State University, shifting to information technology after an internship at a recording studio revealed sound engineering's lower earning potential. This led Phillip toward a systems engineering and administration focus, ultimately shaping their journey to a Senior Director - Information Security role at CarParts.com.
Career Exploration, Technology, Systems Administration, Career Development, Problem-Solving
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Phillip Chang
Senior Director - Information Security
CarParts.com
Michigan State University - 2007
UCLA Anderson MBA
Communications
Automotive & Auto Parts
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Phillip's career path started with computer science, transitioned to information technology (IT), and was influenced by an internship experience.
2. His internship at a recording studio helped him realize the importance of salary and career prospects.
3. He shifted his focus from sound engineering to systems engineering and systems administration after college, eventually leading to his current role as a Senior Director of Information Security at CarParts.com
Transcript
Can you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
Sure, so I went to Michigan State University originally as a computer science major. I eventually switched into our Communications college for an IIT specialization, information technology.
I interned actually at a recording studio. I initially wanted to be a sound engineer, I thought early on. But that internship kind of led me to understand that it wasn't a very high-paying industry.
So I kind of went more into a Systems Engineering, Systems Administration route after college.
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