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Description

Sidney Shapiro is an experienced male data professional with a passion for teaching and research. Currently an assistant professor of business analytics at the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge, he inspires and guides students in their pursuit of knowledge and excellence in the field of business analytics. With over a decade of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, data science, and data engineering, Sidney specializes in building and automating data tools and products using Python and SQL to solve complex data problems. He has a diverse range of skills and knowledge, and his goal is to empower students to help organizations and business leaders make optimal decisions based on data.

Takeaways

  1. Effective communication, creative problem-solving, and being open to possibilities lead to better results.

  2. Information is readily available, and anyone can take advantage of it to learn new skills, even without a degree.

  3. Tailoring information to the right audience is crucial.

  4. Developing skills in using social media and technology is beneficial, starting from where you are and building capacity.

  5. Communicating your value and building a high-quality network is essential for professionals.

  6. Learning new ways to communicate with students and meeting them where they are is important.

  7. Being prepared and building networks early is valuable advice for professionals.

  8. Automated tools like CHAT GPT can assist in creating impressive resumes and cover letters, but they cannot replace the individuality and uniqueness that comes with a personal touch.

  9. Understanding and going beyond the surface layer leads to greater learning and understanding.

Social Media Links

Website: https://sidneyshapiro.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidneyshapiro/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/data_professor 

Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Sidney-Shapiro 

GitHub: https://github.com/SidneyCodes 

Published Book: HyFlex

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