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Mat Schimler

Mat Schimler

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Mat's work combines: Numbers, Law, and Working with Others

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Day In The Life

Sr. Manager

I analyze data from our businesses and prepare performance reports.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    West Springfield High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Computer Engineering, General

    Pennsylvania State University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Business Intelligence Analysts:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Management Information Systems, General

Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Guidance from parents.

  • 2.

    Exposure to technology and other environments, locations.

  • 3.

    My first job, acceptance into a management rotational program.

  • 4.

    Taking a few risks in changing jobs.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    Why would you do that? You better know what you're doing.

  • How I responded:

    Stay focused on your near and medium term goals. Accomplishments are for you, not your parents or friends. Try your best for you, no one else.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Learning didn't come easy for me in some areas. I kept trying and learned from my mistakes.