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How to Start in Data Analytics With a Non-traditional Background

Benjamin Brenner Product Growth Analytics
December 9, 2022 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
How to Start in Data Analytics With a Non-traditional Background

About this session

Are you interested in applying statistical analysis and technologies to data to find trends and solve problems?

If you’re curious about what a career change into data analytics could look like, then this chat is for you!

Benjamin Brenner, Product Growth Analyst, will share his experience going from different careers to Data Analytics. Learn more about tools and resources that helped him to get started in this industry in an efficient and easy way.

In this chat, you’ll learn:

  • How to pivot into Data Analytics with a non-traditional background
  • What the day-to-day looks like as a data analyst
  • Tools and resources to get you started in Data Analytics

Meet the speaker

Benjamin Brenner

Benjamin Brenner

Product Growth Analytics

Benjamin has worn many hats; from customer support, to sales, and eventually to product analytics.

He's found his passion in data; using product strategy and code to interpret user behaviors and turn them into compelling and delightful experiences. Having worked across mature products (Google Ads), Growing Startups (Chime), and nascent but promising tech (Metaverse, Google X), he has a breadth of experience establishing product market fit and designing products poised for growth.

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