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Aug 2023
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69: Skills, Networking, Portfolio: How B...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
About this episode

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

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

Listen and get inspired to kickstart your own data career! 📊💼

⁠🤝Connect with Brad

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Timestamps:

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

(12:18) - 💼 From Analyst to Supply Chain Guru: A Journey

(16:37) - 📊 Data Pros Unite: Meet the Data and Business Teams

(22:06) - 📸 Quality Analysis with Cutting-Edge Tech in Defense

(29:12) - 💡 Data Career Advice: Networking Leads to Success


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