
Olivia Zanfardino
Analyst
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Analyst
I help businesses implement technology solutions to meet their needs.
At work I attend government council meetings to learn about water policy and distribution. I listen to large panels of CEOs, professionals, farmers, business owners and city representatives from the state discuss managing the business affairs of water sales. There are a diverse number of classes to attend that help me stay relevant on topics like water science and office tech. I then work on teams to apply data to improving business programs, technology, finances and operations.
Here's the first step for professionals
Begin learning how business budgets are calculated, made, and talked about. Basic mathematics tied to understanding of technology is a great combination that helps you read and report a wide variety of business data. You can learn a lot by studying the analytic pages of your social media accounts, US Census reports, and annual reports of any public business. Then practice making charts and pictures that reflect the actual numbers. Accuracy is key to this field.
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