Lauren Bretz - Data Scientist - Starbucks Corporate

[PODCAST] Diverse Routes: Career Journeys in Science & Medicine (Episode 18)

Lauren Bretz, MS, is a Lead Manager on Starbucks’ Data Science team, building enterprise self-service tools. Prior to Starbucks Lauren was an Applied Scientist at Zillow, constructing and forecasting economic time series. Lauren has a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, and Finance and a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics.

Episode Highlights:

• Preparing for your industry interview (including what to consider if you are not fluent in all the programs listed in a job ad)

• Overview of 3 different paths in data science

• Clarifying the purpose of and differences between a mentor, a coach, and a consultant or advisor

Become a patron @ patreon.com/diverseroutes for access to:

• Extended video interview

  • The pros and cons of hybrid or remote positions

  • How to shift your mindset around rejection

  • Best practices when it comes to meetings with your manager or supervisor

  • And an invaluable resource that will help you prepare for the case study portion of your next interview

• Guest contact information (offers informational interviews, shadowing, and employment opportunities)

• Bonus resources / links provided by the guest