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Did your career goal statement change greatly? If so, how? If not, what's the next step you'll take to make progress toward your career goals? Do you need any help or do you find anything confusing?
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When I was an undergraduate at the University of Texas in the early 1970s, I aimed to become either a lawyer or a history teacher. My major was History Pre-Law. Like most students, I had to take electives, so I chose business and accounting classes. My history courses covered European and world history, but I focused on American Colonial and Revolutionary War history. In law, I studied Roman law, Common Law, Business Law, Contracts, and Real Estate Law. I also took a basic computer class where I created a bank's credit card billing system and discovered my talent for programming, earning an A+.
After my first semester, I needed a part-time job and found one near campus with the Texas State House Reporter at the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulated oil and gas. We produced printed reports on these regulations. I also worked at Austin National Bank as a credit approver and later at Southwestern Bell Telephone in their bill payment processing group, eventually moving to their Data Center in charge of supplies.
These varied work experiences influenced my career path. After graduating with a BA in Liberal Arts, I was accepted into three law schools and several graduate programs for a master's in history. Southwestern Bell offered me a manager's job in their data center, which I accepted because I needed the money and was planning to get married. I thought I could return to school later, which I did, earning two master's degrees in Information Management and Telecommunications Management, both paid for by SWBT. I worked during the day and attended school at night.
I stayed at Southwestern Bell Corp (SBC) for 27 years, eventually becoming a Senior Director over their Enterprise Data Warehouse, leading a team of over 200 employees. I also gained international experience as a Senior Director over Data Architecture in Mexico City for Telmex. Later, I held VP positions at Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Charter Communications. After retiring, I taught for three years before returning to IT as a Solution Manager in consulting at Deloitte Consulting, where I am today.
After my first semester, I needed a part-time job and found one near campus with the Texas State House Reporter at the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulated oil and gas. We produced printed reports on these regulations. I also worked at Austin National Bank as a credit approver and later at Southwestern Bell Telephone in their bill payment processing group, eventually moving to their Data Center in charge of supplies.
These varied work experiences influenced my career path. After graduating with a BA in Liberal Arts, I was accepted into three law schools and several graduate programs for a master's in history. Southwestern Bell offered me a manager's job in their data center, which I accepted because I needed the money and was planning to get married. I thought I could return to school later, which I did, earning two master's degrees in Information Management and Telecommunications Management, both paid for by SWBT. I worked during the day and attended school at night.
I stayed at Southwestern Bell Corp (SBC) for 27 years, eventually becoming a Senior Director over their Enterprise Data Warehouse, leading a team of over 200 employees. I also gained international experience as a Senior Director over Data Architecture in Mexico City for Telmex. Later, I held VP positions at Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Charter Communications. After retiring, I taught for three years before returning to IT as a Solution Manager in consulting at Deloitte Consulting, where I am today.