Tag: Illinois
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Discussion with Chris Hyde: Making a Difference with Data Analytics
I met with Chris Hyde, SQL Server BI and Data Science Consultant to learn about his career as a data professional and his journey into data science. In this interview Chris shares how data can make a difference in people’s lives, how there has been an increase use of statistics in data science and advice…
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Student Challenge 2018-2020
The Student Challenge has ended. I’d like to thank every who participated in the MOOC and Online Course Student Challenge. As of today, the student challenge has officially ended. I appreciate all of you who participated and shared your accomplishments. Thanks to you I was able to try several new online educational platforms including Lynda.com,…
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Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019
I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Brazil learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. First, let me say that I’ve always wanted to visit Brazil. Prior to this trip, I had an interest in the economics of…
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Discussion with Eric Schmuttenmaer: Executive Presence for Technical Professionals
On Saturday, November 23rd, Wylie Blanchard will interview Eric Schmuttenmaer, the Associate Vice President of Digital, Technology and Innovation at AMITA Health. In this interview, Eric will share why it is important for technical professionals to build their executive presence. Register at Great Tech Pros to join the conversation.
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Discussion with Don Alava: Integrating Digital and Traditional Marketing
I met with Don Alava, Digital Marketing expert and VP of Marketing Analytics & Technology at Universal Technical Institute. In this discussion Don shared his expertise on integrating digital and traditional marketing. Originally posted at www.GreatTechPros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: So, let’s talk about analytics for a second. How has analytics changed how we market content…
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Reflection: Global Immersion in Germany 2019
I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Germany learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My initial interest in visiting Germany was to revisit a country I briefly lived in as a child with my parents. Overall, I…
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2+2 Information Technology and Management Bachelor’s Degree Program – College of DuPage
If you live in or near the DuPage County Illinois area and know someone who’s interested in a career as a Technology professional, then it’s time you learned about College of DuPage’s 2+2 Information Technology and Management Bachelor’s Degree transfer program in collaboration with the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Students attending the College of DuPage (COD) can complete…
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Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions
Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Saturday Chicago event is always amazing. I presented two sessions at the event: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand and You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Notable Sessions: Here are two sessions that I attended that were both educational and enjoyable. More below, including Event Photos.…
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You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview
Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. Follow Up: SESSION DESCRIPTION: You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: Professional Development Landing a gig as an employee, consultant or contractor has become highly competitive. You need to differentiate yourself in a way that tells the hiring manager that you are…