SUNY Oswego's fall 2019 Upskilling event connected students with alumni who talked about the skills that are highly sought after in today's business and technology sectors. The alumni presenters shared how they utilize data analytics, robotic process automation, and cybersecurity every day in their workplace as they advance in their careers.
At the event, participating students received information about how they can work at their own pace toward obtaining these valuable skills at no cost through the college's subscription to LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning provides a customized learning experience that features instructional content that builds upon what students learn in their SUNY Oswego courses and helps prepare them for the workplace in a way the business and technology sectors understand and need.
Event Details
October 30, 2019
4 – 6 pm, 122 Shineman Center
Fall 2019 Program
4 p.m.
Welcome and Keynote
4:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:
Data Analytics / Tableau, Shineman 122
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) / UiPath, Shineman 196
Cybersecurity / CompTIA, Shineman 192
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Reception (Refreshments to be served)
Speakers
Special Guests
Keynote
Dianora De Marco '14 M'15Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
Master of Ceremonies
Jeff Knauss '07CEO and Co-Founder
The Digital Hyve
Robotic Process Automation/UiPath
Speaker
Janette Hausler '89Global Vice President of Partner Marketing
UiPath
Facilitator
Rick Buck '05 M'10Director of Digital Services
SUNY Oswego
Cybersecurity/CompTIA
Speaker
Mark Lobel '85Principal
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Facilitator
Ursula WilkinsonInformation Security Analyst
SUNY Oswego
Data Analytics/Tableau
Speaker
Oliver Medonza '16 M'18UX Researcher
Edward Jones
Facilitator
Pranay Chapagain M'15 M'20Web Application Developer
SUNY Oswego
Breakout Sessions
Data Analytics: Tableau
Organizations are often heavy on data, but very light on what it all means. Make yourself more valuable by knowing how to actually understand what you are looking at! Tableau is a program that can help you transform large amounts of data into actionable insights, quickly develop visual analytics, and perform analysis in just a few clicks. In a nutshell, knowing this program will put you head and shoulders above your peers and get you noticed for that promotion or next opportunity!
Robotic Process Automation: UiPath
Working more efficiently and effectively is on everyone's mind, regardless of your career field/industry. This program will enable you to help your organization automate what they do. Designing workflows, automating desktop operations or distributing robotic processes - UiPath can help you understand how to get this done. Regardless of whether you utilize the technical applications, the practical application of these principals will make you more valuable to your team!
Cybersecurity: CompTIA
CompTIA stands for Computing Technology Industry Association provides certification in many areas, including networking, cybersecurity, cloud essentials, and so much more! Learn which certifications most relate to YOUR chosen career field and how to maximize your time and make yourself more valuable!
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning provides a customized learning experience that features instructional content that builds upon what students learn in their SUNY Oswego courses and helps prepare them for the workplace in a way the business and technology sectors understand and need. LinkedIn Learning allows you to work at your own pace toward obtaining valuable skills at no cost through the college's subscription.
LinkedIn Photo Studio
Students are encouraged to dress in professional attire and to have their photo taken for their LinkedIn profile at SUNY Oswego's pop-up LinkedIn Photo Studio. Over 75% of hiring managers review LinkedIn profiles to learn about candidates, and with a professional photo your profile is 21 times more likely to be viewed. Having a LinkedIn profile allows you to easily network with employers in your industry, search and apply to job opportunities, connect with SUNY Oswego alumni, and showcase your professional achievements. The photo studio will be available at the reception immediately following the event's sessions.