Data Analytics Chat
🎧 Welcome to Data Analytics Chat – the podcast where data meets real careers.
Data isn’t just numbers; it’s a journey. Each episode, we explore a key topic shaping the world of data analytics while also discussing the career paths of our guests.
This podcast brings together top experts to share:
- Insights on today’s biggest data trends
- The challenges they’ve faced (and how they overcame them)
- Their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice for the next generation of data professionals
This is for anyone passionate about data and the people behind it.
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Data Analytics Chat
Why Purpose Matters: From Pharma Exec to Startup
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In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Oscar Carrasco Zevallos, the former Director of Data at Johnson & Johnson and now a startup founder.
Oscar shares his extensive background in biomedical engineering, AI initiatives in the pharmaceutical space, and the moments that shaped his career.
We discuss the challenges of transitioning from corporate to startup, the importance of soft skills, effective networking, and maintaining relevance in the ever-evolving data and AI industry.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:06 Oscar's Early Career and Education
01:48 Transition to AI and Data Analytics
03:57 Leadership and Startup Journey
06:03 Networking and Building a Startup
09:20 Key Career Moments and Challenges
12:13 Soft Skills and Management
24:02 Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Field
28:57 Career Setbacks and Resilience
32:55 Final Thoughts and Career Advice
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