The Future of Business Intelligence.
The end is finally here, as I complete my last assignment for Business Intelligence Capstone course. I’m finishing the program, but I am also planning for the next few months to continue my education towards my certifications. As I continue to research positions and job descriptions there are a few skills I need to work on to become competitive in the BI market. A degree can help but at the end of the day, it’s about your experiences and skills that will help you grow as an expert.
In the beginning of this course, my goal was to uncover my strengths and understand the different aspects of the industry. I’ve discovered and learned the different roles and skills needed based on the position I want to pursue. In the course, I’ve learned the process of how to find a business gap analysis and cost analysis and find a BI software to solve their capabilities.
Source: Business Intelligence – SkyVantage Airline Software. (2014). Retrieved August 28, 2016, from http://skyvantage.com/business-intelligence/
My goals at the end of the course were to have a list of activities and tools to focus on so I can continue to enhance my skills. These are some of the certifications I need to work on to add to my resume and help me become a Business Intelligence Consultant
1. MCSE Business Intelligence
2. Oracle BI Implementation Specialist
3. SQL Server 2014 Essential Training – Lynda completed
4. Business Analysis Fundamentals – Lynda certified
5. Critical Thinking Skills – Lynda certified
6. Become a Thought Leader – Lynda certified
I’m am finishing my Business Intelligence Master of Science Program feeling confident and focused on the steps I have to take. This year wasn’t easy! I had many challenges with trying to focus, with personal obstacles regarding stability and financial hard ache but I gave it all. This course not only helped me learn Business Intelligence but it also helped me go the extra mile no matter what life presented. Every journey is a lot like Business Intelligence you must define the problem, generate recommendations, conduct an analysis and find a solution. We can use our experiences from other areas to help us solve future problems.
Source: 31 Motivational Picture Quotes to Get Through Hard Times | Wealthy Gorilla. (2014). Retrieved August 28, 2016, from http://wealthygorilla.com/motivational-picture-quotes-get-through-hard-times/
After going through this program my goals are to take all the knowledge I’ve learned with the Capstone and apply it to my current position as an Analyst and Reporting Manager in Purple Moon Media. I want to help my boss with proposals and help increase revenue. I want to use the skills I’ve learned to improve the way we present our future Digital Marketing plans. I want to identify the organization needs, gather the requirements, manage and verify information to help create solutions for the business requirements.
My plans are to become a thought leader within my organization then expand myself in the community and through my online presence. My goals are to start creating content from the knowledge I’ve learned throughout the program and Lynda.com. I will take the tips from Lynda certification and apply them within in 24hours and create a plan of action. I will start blogging for Purple Moon Media and continue to post once a month on my Tumblr Blog to educate, entertain and inspire. This will keep me motivated and always learning in my journey to success.
Source: There Is No Elevator To Success, You Have To Take The Stairs. (n.d.). Retrieved August 28, 2016, from http://leadsystemnetwork.com/wp/best-offer/elevator-success-take-stairs/






