Speakers:
Transitioning into a Data Role: What you need to know
Date:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time:
3:40 pm
Track:
Summary:
Do you see the growing importance of data but question how your current skills fit in? This session is for you. Discover how to leverage your unique background in areas like business analysis, operations, or strategy to successfully pivot into a data-focused role.
Attendees will walk through concrete steps to engage with your organization’s data culture, processes, and forums. You’ll learn proven techniques to identify key stakeholders and uncover opportunities to contribute, making you stand out as a valuable data ally. Attendees will also explore how to reframe your existing skills to demonstrate immediate value to a data team.
Drawing from my own journey of transitioning from operations and strategy to a Principal Data Product Manager role at DaVita, you’ll leave with an actionable roadmap to make your own successful move into data.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn how your existing skills can strengthen data culture and processes within your organization
Develop techniques to uncover formal and informal data forums
Leverage your knowledge and skillset to connect with, support, and join a data team