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
You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed in Data: Here’s What Matters Most
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In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks.
Robin shares her unusual journey starting from the US Army to becoming a Chief Data Officer at Microsoft, and now at Databricks. She discusses key career moments, her dedication to diversity in tech, and how pivoting her role aided her career growth.
Robin emphasizes the importance of mentorship, building a supportive network, and leveraging one's unique strengths and competencies in a career.
Listen for insights on career transitions, leadership in data, and overcoming challenges in the industry.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:13 Robin's Early Career and Transition to Microsoft
04:30 Climbing the Ladder at Microsoft
08:20 Transition to Databricks and Current Role
09:23 Insights on Learning and Career Development
16:57 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
24:02 Overcoming Challenges and Career Advice
42:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
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