• Date of event:September 27, 2024
  • Time of event:11:45am - 2:30pm
  • Location:
    Building C Room 220

"Gaining Experience & Building Connections"

Preparing for a job and career related to data, analytics and more.

This event is aimed at all Lehigh University graduate/master students interested in pursuing careers related to data & analytics. Join employer partners and Alumni from industries across the spectrum, and representatives from Lehigh's Graduate Student Career Development in the Center for Career & Professional Development to learn more.

Overview of Event 
Career development
Graduate students can position themselves for success in a competitive job market by gaining relevant experience and building professional connections in their field. Hear from Ali Erk, Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development, on key strategies to help you gain as well as articulate your experience to stand out as an applicant and expand your network.

Student Panel Discussion and Q&A 
Hear from Lehigh students about their experiences of finding an internship and building experience at Lehigh.

Panel Discussion and Q&A 
Hear from employer partners representing different industry sectors about the impact of data in their sectors, desired experience/skills, and career opportunities in a panel discussion and Q&A

Networking
Following the panel discussion you will have the opportunity to network and talk directly with the employer partners and alumni.

Schedule of Events | Building C, Mountaintop Campus, Room BC220

Registration required to attend. Limited space. 
You will receive confirmation no later than one week before the event (no later than Sept. 20).

 

11:45 am

 

Check In. Lunch provided. 
12:00 - 12:55pm
 
Career development: "Gaining Experience and Building Connections"
Presentation by Ali Erk, Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development in the Center for Career & Professional Development on key strategies to help you gain as well as articulate your experience to stand out as an applicant and expand your network.
Student Panel discussion: Ali Erk will moderate a student panel (Bonor Ayambem, MEng Computer Science, and Disha Kamale, Ph.D. in Mech. Engin./Robotics), to discuss their experiences.
-Finding and securing your experiences
-Learning gained during your experiences
-Audience questions / Tips & Advice
1:00 - 1:45pm

Panel discussion with industry leaders.
Panel discussion will be moderated by Lehigh University graduate student, Joshua Krinsky, Computer Science to discuss impact of data in their industry sectors, desired experience/skills, and career / internship opportunities. 

  • Mohammad Shahabsafa, CEO, OPTAMO LLC
    -optimization & modeling solutions
  • Mike Liebman, Business Intelligence / EDW,  BLOOMBERG LP
    - global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets.
  • Kirk Butler, Senior Campus Strategy Manager, AXTRIA
    - computer Software, Analytics, Cloud Computing areas
  • Julian Jarrett, Senior Design & Development Software Engineer, LUTRON
    - electronics manufacturer- innovative lighting control, lighting and shading solutions 
1:45 - 
2:00 pm  
Q&A 
2:00-
2:30 pm
Networking (optional). Coffee and dessert provided.