Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I majored in Computer Science in college
Then I took a job as a programmer at DuPont
Then I lucked into an opportunity working in a new technology.
After 14 years there, a mentor of mine recruited me to join a consulting company
Where I shifted from technical work to sales and management work in the same field
After 7 more years, I joined Deloitte and have been growing and learning for the last 10 years!
Education
High School
Stuyvesant HS (New York City)
Stuyvesant HS (New York City)
Career
Project Delivery Lead
I manage and run large information systems operations for my clients
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Government
Problem Solving
Day to Day
A great day at work consists of heavy interaction with my client and team solving complex problems. They would see me on my feet, exchanging ideas in rapid fashion, mentoring junior staff, and bringing a level of calmness and control to what is often a chaotic environment.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Get a well-rounded education and take every opportunity to develop "soft skills". Looks for areas where you can take on leadership roles and interact with people who have different opinions. Find opportunities to make presentations and get comfortable in front of a room of people, regardless of how scary it seems - it truly does get easier with practice!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"The path I was on was unlikely to lead to success and my future was in doubt."
