BlackTIDES, The Podcast

On this episode Jeacovy and I discuss the different paths in tech, and how to be more intentional with your search. To connect with Jeacovy, find him on Twitter @Jeacovy and LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeacovygayle/

In March, we celebrate women and the wonderful work that they do. Balancing work, family, and businesses is no easy task, but they do it graciously. Dr. Moreland is no exception, and this month we celebrate her and the countless other women like her. On this episode we talk about the rise of Women's History Month, careers, and more. Dr. Moreland is a Founder, Professor and Podcast Host. She founded The HIM Concierge to help other HIM professionals merge their passions with their career. To learn more about the work Dr. Moreland does, visit himconcirge.com.

It is very easy to get caught up in doing what is necessary to get through college. Before rushing to graduate, it is important to make sure you get a good return on your investment. In this episode, Jarrett (@JarrettHurms) and I call out exactly what those returns are. This is a must listen to especially before filing your Intent to Graduate.

There is no question that the work of public health professionals such as Epidemiologist and Biostatisticians, play a pivotal role in our society. Who are these professionals and how do they help make the world a healthier place? Andrea Hobby is a recent graduate from Georgetown where she earned her Master's in Epidemiology. With over 15 years of Public Health experience, Andrea breaks down the field so that it is easy for anyone who is interested in being a Disease Detective to get started. Andrea's Twitter @ahobby9 Recommended Books: Modern Epidemiology & Fundamentals of Biostatistics White House Pandemic Plan COVID Tracker by County

Informatics and Data Science are more alike than they are different. Jakyll Henry was fortunate to be educated in both of these areas. While they have their similarities, it is important to understand where the point of contentions are, especially for newcomers interested in either of these fields. In doing so, transitioning into, or pivoting from either of these fields will be a lot smoother. For questions relating to Informatics or Data Science, feel free to reach out to to Jakyll and I on LinkedIn or Twitter. Jakyll Henry: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakyll-henry-15884711/ Twitter - @The_JakAttack Odane Dunbar: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/odanedunbar/ Twitter - @daneinformatics

Gherrel Pinkham is a SAP/Azure Client Solutions Manager at Tech Data, located in Clearwater, Florida. Gherrel opted to go the untraditional route, even though he started college, he left with one class away from an Associates Degree. Gherrel started off as a server at Joe's Crab Shack. A conversation with a customer put him on a path to becoming successful in Tech Sales. He hopes to one day become a Solutions Architect and has no intentions of going back to school and finishing what he started. Gherrel's journey is like many others, while college may work for some, it doesn't work for everyone. On this episode we uncover the untraditional route into tech, and what it takes to compete with coworkers who have a college degree. Gherrel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gherrel-pinkham-986271bb/

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adejare and Chinedum to discuss what it was like graduating during the pandemic and the effect that it had breaking into the field of informatics. Dr. Adejare recently completed his PhD at the University of Cincinnati where he devloped The Gambler (a health utility assessment tool) to evaluate disparities in health utilities between race demographics. Chinedum is a Clinical Data Analyst at Penn State Health. He earned his Masters in Biomedical Informatics from Rutgers University, and will be starting his PhD studies Fall 2021. Socials: LinkedIn: Dr. Aj Adejare & Chinedum Ehiobuche Twitter: @Kirielson & @chinofd00m Gambler Documentation: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2381468320914307?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

After starting off at Geico, talent plus timing, along with the right mentor awarded Jakyll the opportunity to break into tech. On this episode Jakyll shares his data journey, mentorship, and survival strategies for succeeding in tech. Follow him on Twitter @The_JakAttack as well as LinkedIn.

We live in a world where algorithms are used across many different facets of our lives. While the data revolutionary has a lot of promise, it also can be potentially harmful. These harms usually come in the form of biases. What do they look like, and what does it mean for Black America ?

During the month of March, we take the time out to acknowledge the different experiences endured by women both, personally and professionally. It is a time of empowerment where women lift each other up, but it is also a time where men are able to see how their actions and inactions, affect women in the workplace and beyond. Ashley has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to empower women to explore different data careers. To find out more about the work that she is doing check out www.datagirlash.com or connect with her on Twitter/Instagram: @datagirlash

In this episode, the BlackTIDES organization is introduced as well as the host, Odane Dunbar. In this short, but sweet kick-off to the podcast, Odane discusses various topics such as the influence Black professionals have on the Black community, living in America, Black History Month, and the importance of Black America in data-centric fields. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing to the podcast and share your thoughts with us @BlackTIDES1 and @BlkInData.