Ep. 95 - Senior IT Controls/TBM Business Analyst, Orlando Health - Evan Shank

Welcome back to the Joust About Careers podcast! This is the place to learn about careers from the people who are actually doing the work every day. I’m your host, Brian Bratt, and this week’s guest is 2009 Van Buren graduate Evan Shank, a Senior IT General Controls and TBM Business Analyst with Orlando Health. In this episode, Evan shares how he has attained an IT career despite not having a degree in IT, how he has used LinkedIn to propel his career, the value certifications can have in the workplace, and much more. Whether you are interested in an IT or business management career or are still exploring your options, I hope that what Evan shares today will help all of you make better career decisions and have fulfilling career journeys. Enjoy the show!1:16 - A typical day for Evan in his role as TBM Business Analyst and Senior IT General Controls.3:42 - IT technology niches require more education and certifications4:16 - Evan doesn’t have a formal IT background.4:40 - Supply chain was Evan’s path into his current role.5:22 - Evan is a Swiss Army knife.6:26 - Evan works with a team of people in his position.8:53 - Evan didn’t have clear post-high school plans when he graduated.10:28 - Life challenges have led to Evan focusing more on his career.11:06 - Teaching a class at Owens Community College had a major impact on Evan’s career journey.13:00 - Reflections on Evan’s educational and career journey.14:10 - Confidence and strategy came out of Evan’s experiences.15:15 - Networking with the right people on LinkedIn is key.17:46 - How Evan has used LinkedIn, and how it led him to living in Florida.19:42 - Evan travels occasionally for his career, and he has a hybrid work schedule.21:47 - The plans for continuing education.22:47 - Certifications can sometimes take a person as far as a degree.24:08 - Take high school seriously because it is valuable.Questions?Connect with Brian on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brian-bratt/) or e-mail ([email protected]).Connect with Evan on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/evanshank/) or by e-mail ([email protected]).