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James Ward

James Ward

Sr. IT Architect - Protective Life

Denver, Colorado, United States

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James is a Sr. IT Architect at Protective Life where he focuses on master data management and Power BI. Before Protective, he worked for a decade in healthcare analytics and has an early educational and professional background in Finance and Accounting. Outside of work he enjoys adventures outdoors, especially in his home of Colorado, USA.

Area of Expertise

  • Information & Communications Technology

Topics

  • Microsoft Power BI

Overcoming Obstacles to Elevate Your Career

This session is focused on people from all skill levels, however it is especially focused on those both new and seasoned who are in the data field and are ready to step up to the next level of their career.

The speaker will present their background and obstacles that they have encountered along the way. The focus will be how common these obstacles are to many of us, especially those who may be more reserved and/or introverted and how you can use these opportunities to build a foundation for your career. For some people, this may mean a new role in the data community with new responsibilities, others may be “super users” who are ready to jump into a more data focused IT role and for others, it may be how to jump into the community and share your personal perspective to help others.

Many of us struggle with how we can take the next step and the fear about the next step. This session hopes to normalize that feeling and provide some anecdotes that have helped the session presenter in hopes that others can overcome obstacles and elevate their careers!

SQLBits 2023 - General Sessions Sessionize Event

March 2023 Newport, United Kingdom

James Ward

Sr. IT Architect - Protective Life

Denver, Colorado, United States

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