Making Her Parents Proud: Tyra’s Tech Journey [Video]

Explore Tyra Jean’s journey into the tech industry as a data insights analyst. Growing up as the daughter of Haitian immigrants, Tyra shares how her parents, particularly her father’s determination to pursue a career in systems engineering, influenced her drive to succeed. From her early exposure to technology in a North Carolina public school to navigating a shift from sociology and public policy to data analytics, Tyra’s story is one of resilience and adaptability.

Through mentorship, a fully funded master’s degree, and an apprenticeship, Tyra gained valuable skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, and cloud-based tools like Snowflake and AWS. She reflects on her day-to-day work transforming data pipelines and creating business intelligence dashboards while also sharing her aspirations to pivot into media production. Tyra’s journey emphasizes the importance of family, mentorship, and staying open-minded in the ever-evolving tech space.

Whether you’re starting out in tech or considering a career change, her story offers relatable advice and inspiration.

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