You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed in Data: Here’s What Matters Most

09/04/2025 44 min Episodio 33
You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed in Data: Here’s What Matters Most

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In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks.  Robin shares her unusual journey starting from the US Army to becoming a Chief Data Officer at Microsoft, and now at Databricks. She discusses key career moments, her dedication to diversity in tech, and how pivoting her role aided her career growth.  Robin emphasizes the importance of mentorship, building a supportive network, and leveraging one's unique strengths and competencies in a career.  Listen for insights on career transitions, leadership in data, and overcoming challenges in the industry. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:13 Robin's Early Career and Transition to Microsoft04:30 Climbing the Ladder at Microsoft08:20 Transition to Databricks and Current Role09:23 Insights on Learning and Career Development16:57 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Tech24:02 Overcoming Challenges and Career Advice42:10 Final Thoughts and ConclusionThank you for listening!