Episode 84 – How JMOs Can Break Into Big Data Career Fields

Welcome to another episode of the Cameron-Brooks Podcast!  Have you heard about Big Data, Data Analytics or Artificial Intelligence?  Wonder why it is so important in business today? Curious how JMOs can break into big data career fields? In this episode I interview Cameron-Brooks Alumnus, Jason Papale, who is a Senior Operations Business Analyst at USAA.  Most are familiar with what USAA does, but you may not realize exactly how they use data science to create a better experience when interacting with the Member Service Representatives at the Call Center or through their website or app. Jason is a former Navy Nuclear Power Submarine Officer who transitioned to USAA in early 2019.  This episode covers topics of the different data projects Jason has worked on at USAA, his pursual of an advanced degree in data analytics, thoughts on why data analytics continues to grow in business and projecting a future career path. If you want to learn more about Data Analytics or Big Data, check out this article on Data Analytics Basics. The post even gives recommendations for taking a deeper dive and how JMOs can break into big data career fields. If you are curious about your fit with Data Analytics and other business analyst roles, sign up for a Personal Marketability Assessment to learn more and how you can prepare for a transition.  Want to learn more about Career Fields Cameron-Brooks represents? Visit our website for more information.  You can also sign up for one of our introductory webcasts or watch a recorded version. Enjoy! Warm Regards, Joel