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We all want to feel that we are making a difference in the lives of others. It doesn’t matter what line of work you are in, you want to know that it matters. Paul Bradley is a data scientist - not a career field that you’d normally think of when considering world-changing work, but he’s found that there are many real-world problems his special skills are able to address in ways that are sorely needed. On this episode of The Critical Shift, you’ll hear Paul’s story, from life in rural Wisconsin as a child to the Microsoft payroll and beyond - and how he’s making a difference in the healthcare industry today.
How the lessons you learn in your early years can serve you throughout your life.As Paul Bradley was growing up he got a first-hand glimpse into the world of business. His Grandfather, and later his father and uncle owned a funeral home in the small town where he lived. From his observation and his participation in the business, he learned how important relationships and true caring are in any business. Fast forward to his work as a data scientist and you can see how he applies that principle every day in finding ways to solve problems that impact real people. It’s an interesting connection and one that demonstrates the need to make a difference in the lives of people no matter what career field you are in.
Your skill set can make a difference in the lives of others in ways you don’t expect.Upon entering college, Paul Bradley was studying engineering, but it wasn’t long before he switched to the field of computer science. The reason for the change was an experience he had that showed him how the skillset he was learning could be applied in research and truly life-changing work relating to women with breast cancer. That’s when he came to the realization that his plan to become a professor at the University level wasn’t his only option. His skills could be applied to real-life problems in ways he hadn’t imagined. Paul’s story is encouraging in that it points out the positive impact even the most academic skills can have in the lives of others.
Apply your skill set to every opportunity until you make a difference.As is the case with most career journeys, Paul Bradley’s path wasn’t a straight one. He moved from one opportunity to another, using and improving upon his skills as he went. With every opportunity came a different set of challenges and he learned to apply his skill set in new ways in each situation. On this episode, Paul walks down memory lane with Tom to explain how he got from a rural Wisconsin town to Microsoft and beyond. His story shows how the diligent application of your talents can take you to places you didn’t even know to dream about going.
From Microsoft to a new startup: Why Paul thought the change was worth the risk.Paul began working at Microsoft through an internship program that was offered while he was finishing up his Ph.D. work at the University of Wisconsin. After completing his schooling he continued to do research for Microsoft. When a fellow Microsoft employee and friend decided to move away from the company to join a new startup, Paul decided to make the move as well. Why would an accomplished data scientist like Paul make such a risky career move? Paul explains it himself in this conversation, so we encourage you to listen.
Outline of This Episode- [1:10] Paul’s growing up years in Wisconsin and lessons learned working in his family’s business: a funeral home.
- [8:35] The development of Paul’s passion for math and science.
- [12:50] How it dawned on Paul that math could be used to truly help people.
- [21:00] Moving to Microsoft for an internship.
- [25:51] Leaving Microsoft to work for a startup company.
- [39:44] Leveraging consulting gigs into a new opportunity in healthcare.
- [50:38] Making the connection with Zirmed for the first time.
- Zirmed
- Olvi Mangasarian
- Usama Fayyad
- Digimine
- Apollo Data Technologies
- HIMS - Healthcare IT conference
- https://launchpadlab.com/
- On Instagram
- On Twitter
- On Facebook
- On LinkedIn
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By Tom Cullen of LaunchPad LabWe all want to feel that we are making a difference in the lives of others. It doesn’t matter what line of work you are in, you want to know that it matters. Paul Bradley is a data scientist - not a career field that you’d normally think of when considering world-changing work, but he’s found that there are many real-world problems his special skills are able to address in ways that are sorely needed. On this episode of The Critical Shift, you’ll hear Paul’s story, from life in rural Wisconsin as a child to the Microsoft payroll and beyond - and how he’s making a difference in the healthcare industry today.
How the lessons you learn in your early years can serve you throughout your life.As Paul Bradley was growing up he got a first-hand glimpse into the world of business. His Grandfather, and later his father and uncle owned a funeral home in the small town where he lived. From his observation and his participation in the business, he learned how important relationships and true caring are in any business. Fast forward to his work as a data scientist and you can see how he applies that principle every day in finding ways to solve problems that impact real people. It’s an interesting connection and one that demonstrates the need to make a difference in the lives of people no matter what career field you are in.
Your skill set can make a difference in the lives of others in ways you don’t expect.Upon entering college, Paul Bradley was studying engineering, but it wasn’t long before he switched to the field of computer science. The reason for the change was an experience he had that showed him how the skillset he was learning could be applied in research and truly life-changing work relating to women with breast cancer. That’s when he came to the realization that his plan to become a professor at the University level wasn’t his only option. His skills could be applied to real-life problems in ways he hadn’t imagined. Paul’s story is encouraging in that it points out the positive impact even the most academic skills can have in the lives of others.
Apply your skill set to every opportunity until you make a difference.As is the case with most career journeys, Paul Bradley’s path wasn’t a straight one. He moved from one opportunity to another, using and improving upon his skills as he went. With every opportunity came a different set of challenges and he learned to apply his skill set in new ways in each situation. On this episode, Paul walks down memory lane with Tom to explain how he got from a rural Wisconsin town to Microsoft and beyond. His story shows how the diligent application of your talents can take you to places you didn’t even know to dream about going.
From Microsoft to a new startup: Why Paul thought the change was worth the risk.Paul began working at Microsoft through an internship program that was offered while he was finishing up his Ph.D. work at the University of Wisconsin. After completing his schooling he continued to do research for Microsoft. When a fellow Microsoft employee and friend decided to move away from the company to join a new startup, Paul decided to make the move as well. Why would an accomplished data scientist like Paul make such a risky career move? Paul explains it himself in this conversation, so we encourage you to listen.
Outline of This Episode- [1:10] Paul’s growing up years in Wisconsin and lessons learned working in his family’s business: a funeral home.
- [8:35] The development of Paul’s passion for math and science.
- [12:50] How it dawned on Paul that math could be used to truly help people.
- [21:00] Moving to Microsoft for an internship.
- [25:51] Leaving Microsoft to work for a startup company.
- [39:44] Leveraging consulting gigs into a new opportunity in healthcare.
- [50:38] Making the connection with Zirmed for the first time.
- Zirmed
- Olvi Mangasarian
- Usama Fayyad
- Digimine
- Apollo Data Technologies
- HIMS - Healthcare IT conference
- https://launchpadlab.com/
- On Instagram
- On Twitter
- On Facebook
- On LinkedIn