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Hone your analytic talents and become part of the next big thing Getting a Big Data Job For Dummies is the ultimate guide to landing a position in one of the fastest-growing fields in the modern economy. Learn exactly what "big data" means, why it's so important across all industries, and how you can obtain one of the most sought-after skill sets of the decade. This book walks you through the process of identifying your ideal big data job, shaping the perfect resume, and nailing the interview, all in one easy-to-read guide. Companies from all industries, including finance, technology, medicine, and defense, are harnessing massive amounts of data to reap a competitive advantage. The demand for big data professionals is growing every year, and experts forecast an estimated 1.9 million additional U.S. jobs in big data by 2015. Whether your niche is developing the technology, handling the data, or analyzing the results, turning your attention to a career in big data can lead to a more secure, more lucrative career path. Getting a Big Data Job For Dummies provides an overview of the big data career arc, and then shows you how to get your foot in the door with topics like: The education you need to succeed The range of big data career path options An overview of major big data employers A plan to develop your job-landing strategy Your analytic inclinations may be your ticket to long-lasting success. In a highly competitive job market, developing your data skills can create a situation where you pick your employer rather than the other way around. If you're ready to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing, Getting a Big Data Job For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know to get started today.



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Jason Williamson

Jason Williamson is an experienced business and IT executive and a recognized innovator of technology and business transformation. As an expert in modernization, business transformation, and Cloud, Jason has worked with G1000 organizations developing IT and Business modernization programs.

Jason is an Assistant Professor at the the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. His academic interests include Project Management, Cloud Computing, Data Integration and Analysis. He also served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He holds an M.S. in Management of IT from the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University. His favorite job is husband to his wife and father to four children.

Jason as worked with the worlds leading F100 firms including Oracle, GE and Capital One. In addition to working in the corporate world, Jason was the the founder and CTO for the construction industry's first SaaS/CRM offering. He led BuildLinks from a concept to a multi-million dollar company and forged key financial and business partnerships with Sprint/Nextel and Intuit helping to create innovative products. His creative thinking and vision opened the door for him to establish a Non-Profit NGO dedicated to entrepreneurial and technology education in developing nations, which enabled the establishment multiple self-sustaining companies in Latin America.



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