Win in STEM

In our last episode, we kicked off the “STEM Career Paths” series where we highlighted the career as an Actuary. This week, we will highlight the career as a Data Scientist. A data scientist is responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting extremely large amounts of data. Data Science enables companies to efficiently understand data from multiple sources and derive valuable insights to make smarter data-driven decisions.

Tune in as Chinelo shares her journey into Data Science, tips on how to transition into the field, and the biggest ethical challenges facing the data science community.

Get Connected with Chinelo Oyekwe:

Instagram: @nelotechie

Data Science Course: tekdlin.com/waitlist

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New Month, New Series! In the STEM Career Paths Series, we will provide insight into various STEM career paths. Too often, people don’t realize the large amount of career opportunities available in STEM. Sometimes these careers aren’t brought to our attention as a person of color, which can lead to missed opportunities and money for us.

This week we will cover the career as an Actuary. Actuaries help companies assess and plan for financial risks. Did you know this profession tops the list as the least stressful job with an average salary of over $100,000? Although there are many opportunities in this field, it does not have the diversity that it needs or desires. Our special guest, Jamala Arland, is working to flip the script on underrepresentation in the STEM field, particularly in the often-overlooked profession of an Actuary. Jamala has over 16 years of experience working as an Actuary. She is the Senior Vice President of Long-Term Care Inforce at Genworth Financial. She is also former Chairperson of the Society of Actuaries (SOA)’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.

Tune in as Jamala shares her journey of being one of 250 black actuaries in the United States, obstacles people of color face, and the SOA’s commitment to building equitable opportunities for all members and candidates to enter, develop, grow and succeed in the actuarial profession.

Get Connected with Jamala Arland:

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

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.blackactuaries.org/resource/resmgr/newsletters/a_tale_of_two_actuaries.pdf

https://www.blackactuaries.org/

https://www.soa.org/

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Everyone has setbacks. Maybe you were skipped over for a promotion, failed an exam, or didn’t get your dream job/internship. You feel like going into hiding and shutting the world out. But remember, that won’t make the problem go away. How you respond to these setbacks is important and resiliency is needed to bounce back and keep on going. So, in the words of Big Sean, “Last night I took an L, but tonight I bounce back!”

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Charlton Campbell, a Consulting Mechanical Engineer at Amentum. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. In this episode we discuss resiliency and how to bounce back from a setback!

Get Connected with Dr. Charlton Campbell:

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

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Who you wit? *Lil Jon voice* Who’s in your network? Have you heard the saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? It’s never too early or too late to invest in your network. Expanding your community can open doors to new opportunities for business, career advancement, and personal growth.

In this week’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Cimone Wright-Hamor. Cimone is a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor's, master's, and is on track to be the first African American woman to obtain a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University. Can you say Black Girl Magic!!! She has spent the last decade working at various organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft Inc. and startups such as Smart-Ag, to state government and national laboratories. Cimone is the founder of Hey Cimone!, an organization whose mission is to help students navigate the decisions of college. She has developed a set of fundamental resources and principles to help students mindfully navigate their degree programs and employment opportunities.

Tune in as Cimone discusses the importance of networking, effective ways to build your community, and her personal experiences with networking. You don’t want to miss it!! Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Get Connected with Cimone Wright-Hamor:

Website: https://www.heycimone.com/

Twitter: @Hey_Cimone

Email: [email protected]

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Guest: Justin Cloud

About this episode: 

The rumors are true!! We’re backkk!!! We’re kicking off the season teaching you a new way to secure the bag! Thank you Region 1 NSBE Professionals for sponsoring this episode! 

There are a lot of ways to go about looking for that dream job, but few are as effective and time-worthy as a career/job fair. In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to interview one of my mentors! You’ve probably seen him recruiting at all the diversity STEM career fairs. He might have even hired you!  

Justin Cloud has been in the Department of Defense industry for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Deputy General Manager of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) business at L3Harris Technologies. He is also the Director of Strategy and Technology. Justin is a proud alumnus of North Carolina A&T with a B.S. in Computer Science, and John Hopkins University with a M.S. in Project Management. 

Tune is, as Justin shares the tea of what recruiters and hiring managers look for at career fairs and effective ways to stand out in the crowd! You don’t want to miss it!! Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Get Connected with Justin Cloud:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jecloud

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Guest: Dr. Floryn Ajuzie

About this episode: 

Who knew there were levels to entrepreneurship! Meet Dr. Floryn Ajuzie, the not your average pharmacist! She is an entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and traveler.

Get Connected with Dr. Floryn Ajuzie:

Instagram: @dr_floryn

Perfected By Faith Instagram: @wearperfectedbyfaith

Perfected By Faith Facebook: @wearperfectedbyfaith

Website: www.perfectedbyfaith.com

Email: [email protected]

Business Resources:

Small Business Administration: sba.gov

SCORE: Score.org

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Guest: Chibuzo Ononiwu

About this episode: 

Did y’all enjoy our last episode?! We have another dope entrepreneur this week! Meet Chibuzo Ononiwu, the “Serial Entrepreneur”! Everything she touches turns to cash!

Tune in as Chibuzo shares what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, how the pandemic affected her businesses, and resources/advice on starting your own business! Grab your headphones, pens, and notepads! You don't want to miss this!

Get Connected with Chibuzo Ononiwu:

Instagram: @wheresboozie

Vinchi Events Instagram: @vinchievents

Airbnb Course Instagram: @superhostacadmy , https://superhostacademy.thinkific.com/

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Guest: Jaysen Goncalves

About this episode:

Season 2 will soon come to an end, so it’s only right we go out with a bang! Have you ever thought of owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur? Do you need advice on how to launch your creative ideas? Win in STEM has you covered! In our new series, we will highlight people of color STEMinists who own a business or have transitioned from STEM to entrepreneurship.

Our first guest is Jaysen Goncalves, the “Engineer Turned Restaurantuer.” And no, he does not do the cooking! Born in Angola, from Cape Verdean and Angolan parents, Jaysen was raised in a restaurant/business lifestyle. As a Civil Engineer graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he had the opportunity to work in the Oil and Gas field within the United States, Scotland, and Denmark. Life soon took a quick turn in summer 2016 when he started reconsidering his purpose, goals, and the family business. Inspired by fellow Cape Verdeans in the community who recently took their family businesses to the next level, Jaysen was encouraged to give it a shot at managing Luanda Restaurant. Jaysen now runs the successful Cape Verdean/Angolan restaurant in Brockton, Massachusetts!

Get Connected with Jaysen Goncalves:

Instagram: @jaysenluanda

Luanda Restaurant: www.www.luandabrockton.com/

Luanda Instragram: @luandabrockton

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Guest: Duane Rollins

About this episode:

We all need support and guidance in our personal and professional lives. But how do you build a network of people who will lift you up when you need it? How do you know if your current situation calls for a coach, mentor, or a sponsor?

In this week’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Duane Rollins on the importance of having a team of coaches, mentors, and sponsors. Duane is a designer, educator, and non-profit leader. He currently works as the Director of Product Management at Capital One. Part of his role is determining how the company can better leverage their human capital to support entrepreneurial communities. Duane is the co-founder of the Washington Leadership Academy, a public charter high school in Washington DC. He helped craft the four-year computer science curriculum for the charter through STEMLY, a nonprofit he helped co-found with his brother and friend from college. Washington Leadership Academy was recognized for its innovative model by receiving the $10 million XQ Super School Prize in 2016. Duane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Masters of Science degree in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech.

Get Connected with Duane Rollins:

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

Twitter: @DdotRollins

Newsletter: https://duane.substack.com

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Guest: LaKiesha Tomlin

About this episode:

Did you know there are now more jobs available than before the pandemic?! Now is a great opportunity to brush off your interview skills. We know interviews can be terrifying, especially technical interviews. But don’t worry, Win in STEM has you covered! We got you!

This week, I had the opportunity to interview LaKiesha Tomlin. As a career consultant, speaker and founder of Thriving Ambition, Inc., LaKiesha helps engineers and project managers become world-class leaders and help companies looking for talent attract the exceptional candidates. LaKiesha’s expert advice on engineering careers, leadership and networking has been featured on Forbes.com, American Express Open Forum, Diversity in Action Magazine, Technology Expresso Podcast, Saint Louis University and many more.

Tune in as LaKiesha shares her perspective on technical interviews as a former Hiring Manager in the Aerospace, Defense and Tech industries. She shares tips on how to ace an interview, sample questions, and also shares free resources to help you with your interview!! You don't want to miss it!

Resources:

51 Top Engineering Interview Questions: https://bit.ly/3wJ0L49

Tell Me About Yourself Interview Question and Answer Example PDF: https://bit.ly/2yy44D8

40 Powerful Questions to Ask In An Interview https://bit.ly/2X2ABZZ

Get Connected with LaKiesha Tomlin:

Website: www.thrivingambition.com

Instagram: @thrivingambition

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThrivingAmbition

Twitter: @ThriveAmbition

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lakieshatomlin , www.linkedin.com/company/thriving-ambition

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