Plot Twist: How These Data Pros Actually Got Where They Are
Most data career advice on the internet is either too generic to be useful or too polished to be honest. This event is neither.
At our July meetup, Kansas City Data Professionals is hosting a live Q&A panel with data professionals from across the KC area. They've worked in analytics, engineering, science, and everything in between, and they're here to answer the questions people actually have about building a career in data.
What does a typical day look like in your role? How did you decide between different specializations? Did you need a degree or certification, or did you figure it out another way? What do you know now that you wish you'd known earlier?
The format is open and audience-driven. Bring your questions. That's what makes this format work.
Whether you're just getting started, a few years in and thinking about what's next, or simply curious how other people have navigated this field, this is the kind of conversation that's hard to find online and easy to have in a room with the right people.
Panelists:
Matt Menzenski (PayIt), Data Engineering
Mindy Becker (Right Triangle), Data Governance
Elizabeth Brown (Shamrock Trading), Data Science
Christen Marshall (Snowflake), Data Architecture
Agenda:
5:30 - 5:45 - Arrival & Open Networking
5:45 - 6:30 - Intro & Panel
6:30 - 7:00 - Open Networking