Brendan Griffin
- Data & Analytics Senior Consultant
- Slalom
School Information
School: University of Illinois
College Major: Engineering
Years at College Works: 2010
Career Information
Working For: Slalom
Title: Data & Analytics Senior Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Experienced data & analytics consultant focused on helping clients unlock the value of their data. Currently working across a variety of clients and industries with a focus on data engineering, visualization, and governance. Experience growing and mentoring teams, delivering at executive levels, and growing business.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Graduating from U of I and landing an engineering job.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
A good and quick introduction to customer interaction and business communication.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Having my College Works Painting experience on my resume while looking for jobs helped me stand out in finding internships before I had real engineering experience. The communication background that I gained is something I use in my everyday life.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
How to balance a busy work schedule and still have a social life.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
For potential College Works Painting participants: it’s worth giving it a try, if anything it’s a good learn experience. Current College Works Painting participants: Once you’ve committed, finish what you’ve started and it will be a rewarding experience
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Seeing the customer sign the contract on my first paint job.