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2nd Aug 2023

69: Skills, Networking, Portfolio: How Brad Yarbro Landed a Data Job

In today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life. πŸŽ™οΈ

His journey from an economics student to a data professional is beyond inspiring.

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(05:18) - 🌟 Gain Work Experience: Opportunities for Students!

(12:18) - πŸ’Ό From Analyst to Supply Chain Guru: A Journey

(16:37) - πŸ“Š Data Pros Unite: Meet the Data and Business Teams

(22:06) - πŸ“Έ Quality Analysis with Cutting-Edge Tech in Defense

(29:12) - πŸ’‘ Data Career Advice: Networking Leads to Success


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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST
The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand

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Avery Smith

Avery Smith is the host of The Data Career Podcast & founder of Data Career Jumpstart, an online platform dedicated to helping individuals transition into and advance within the data analytics field. After studying chemical engineering in college, Avery pivoted his career into data, and later earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. He’s worked as a data analyst, data engineer, and data scientist for companies like Vaporsens, ExxonMobil, Harley Davidson, MIT, and the Utah Jazz. Avery lives in the mountains of Utah where he enjoys running, skiing, & hiking with his wife, dog, and new born baby.