MISSION 52: A Year of Career Pivots
π‘ One new data career every week. 52 lives changed.
In 2025, Avery Smith & Data Career Jumpstart are trying to help one professional pivot into data analytics every single week. Every person on this page started just like youβlooking for a way to break into data. Now, theyβve landed real jobs at real companies. They did it. Now it's your turn.
These Pivoteers landed jobs with help from The Accelerator, FindADataJob.com, Data Career Podcast, or my socials. If I helped you land a data job this year, please reach out to [email protected] & let me know. I will feature you on a Times Square billboard in return as a way of celebration (I'm serious).
π Follow along as we track every success story right here.
Will you be next?
20. C.O.E.
π Los Angeles, California
β
DAA Student
π β Financial Analyst
19. Ajaya Adhikari
π Lisbon, Portugal
β
DAA Student
π Finance Consultant β Data Analyst
"Thank you for making your course so beginner friendly and well structured. It really helped me make this transition.
The part that really stood out to me was SQL. I had tried learning it before through other resources, but the information always felt too sparse, too fast, or too overwhelming. Your course gave me a clear and solid foundation"
18. Kyle A.
17. IK - Data Analyst
16. Joe Kuykendall - Data Product Governance Specialist
π Washington DC Area
β
DAA Graduate
π Solutions Architect β Data Product Governance Specialist
"The hiring team liked my portfolio site, I was able to leverage my experience with an emphasis in data, updating Linkedin let me stick out among a lot of applicants."
15. Monica Maheshwari - HR Data Analyst
π Tampa, Florida
β
DAA Student
π Japanese Interpreter β HR Data Analyst
"Your course and podcasts played a big role in this journey, and I truly feel fortunate to have come across your program. The LinkedIn strategy you taught made a real difference β it increased my visibility, and thatβs how they found me."
14. Sofia Longart - Inventory Analyst
π Salt Lake City, Utah
π§ Podcast Listener
π Product Engineer β Inventory Analyst
"Since I started following you and applying your advise...a whole lot change for me!"
13. Rachel Ferreria - Junior Data Analyst
π Lisbon, Portugal
β
DAA Graduate
π Technical Representative β Junior Data Analyst
12. Kurt Anand - Data Scientist Intern
π Toronto, Canada
π LinkedIn Learner
π Student β Data Scientist Intern
"I have been following your page for three years and I applied a lot of what you said in your posts. I am honored to tell you that I landed a Data Scientist intern role at Cognixion for Summer 2025. Thank you for everything!"
11. Vivek Poovathoor - Senior Financial Analyst @ Parallon
π San Antonio, Texas
β
DAA Graduate
π Engineering β Senior Financial Analyst
10. Shawn Casserly - Data Analyst III @ Progressive Insurance
π Charlotte, North Carolina
β
DAA Graduate
π Dev Ops β Data Analyst III
9. Brandon Traditi - Data Consultant @ The Data School
π New York City, New York
β
DAA Graduate
π System Analyst β Data Analytics Consultant
8. Mark Hicks
π Springfield, Missouri
β
DAA Graduate
π Carpenter β Platform Management & Operations Specialist
7. Jen Hawkins β Data Analyst II, Apple
π Austin, Texas
β
DAA Graduate
π Deliver Driver β Data Analyst At Apple π
"I could not have done this without Averyβs Data Career Jumpstart Iβm so happy I took the plunge and completed the Data Analytics Accelerator.
This program helped me build a strong portfolio, optimize my LinkedIn, create a resume that gets results, and the confidence to pursue dream jobs.
If you are tired of not getting results and have applied for Data Analyst jobs with no luck, I highly recommend this course."
6. Kamran Hall β BI Analyst, InComm Payments
π Atlanta, Georgia
β
DAA Graduate
π Sales Associate β Business Intelligence Analyst
"I could not have been in this position with out you!"
5. Dianna Green β Analytics Consultant, Bluebird Data
π New York City, New York
β
DAA Graduate
π Teacher β Associate Analytics Solution Consultant
4. Theresa Ngo β Data Analyst, Identified Risk
3. Scott Sims β Analytics Engineer, Stealth Start-Up
π Atlanta, Georgia
β
DAA Graduate
π Systems Engineer β Analytics Engineer
"Iβm so grateful for the support and encouragement from my family, friends, and colleagues who believed in me along the way. A special thanks to Data Career Jumpstart for the giving me the big push to make it happen!"
2. Ryan Ponder β Data Analyst, Veterans United Home Loans
π Columbia, Missouri
β
DAA Graduate
π Loan Officer β Data Analyst
"Iβm so grateful for the support and encouragement from my family, friends, and colleagues who believed in me along the way. A special thanks to Data Career Jumpstart for the giving me the big push to make it happen!"
1. Mason Rice β Financial Analyst, Humana
π Louisville, Kentucky
β
DAA Graduate
π Choir Teacher β Financial Analyst
"Donβt walk, RUN to sign up for this bootcamp! The skills, portfolio, and network I developed in the DAA were pivotal in making my career switch. You want to work in data? Do everything that Avery says!!
Huge thanks Avery Smith, I couldnβt havenβt gotten this gig without you!"
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