I feel I could improve upon my data analytics skills. I am very comfortable working with the tools used in my current role, but there are a number of powerful business intelligence tools I would like to work more with in the future. I have used Tableau and Microstrategy, but I know there are features I am not yet an expert on. I like to encourage my teams to use a data-supported approach when making decisions, and the process is more valuable when you have the system experience necessary to find the right information at the right time.

I am currently researching Power BI and I plan to learn about several additional tools over the coming months. Do your teams leverage any specific analytic software?

One of my weaknesses is that I have limited experience working with Jira. I am comfortable using other backlog management tools, but I know Jira is the main software used by the teams here.

I have recently watched several helpful instructional videos. Many of the backlog management features are similar to what I am used to. While it might take a bit of time to get started, I feel confident I will be able to quickly bridge this gap in my knowledge with minimal impact operationally.

One of my professional weaknesses is giving administrative tasks the time they deserve. I tend to dive into working with my clients and teams to design and deliver important product functions without saving time for timesheets and organizational tasks.

I have been working on this issue for the last year or so and I have made a lot of progress. I developed a list of user stories to improve my workflows and I am incrementally making changes. I feel much more organized and it has been helpful to take care of administrative tasks as I go.

"I think my first obvious weakness is unfamiliarity with the executive team and key stakeholders that I would be working alongside and supporting in this role. Upon hire, one of my first goals would be to set up one-on-one meetings with all key staff and stakeholders that I would be working with to ensure that a trusting relationship was established and initial goal setting takes place. The second biggest hurdle I know I would have to overcome is familiarizing myself with the business process in the public sector of this state. With my experience being in software development and manufacturing, becoming a new student of this industry is something I greatly look forward to."