Hello in search of a reference to gain entry into the private sector. I’m currently an experienced data analyst in VA state government financial services and administration. Heavy emphasis on data analytics to support and improve operational efficiency. Great experience querying data in MS Access and system design and enhancement (UI/UX) Currently hold PMI’s certified associate in project management (CAPM) as well as green belt lean six sigma certification. Clearance eligible aiming for big four

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If you want a good pay bump, learn SQL if you don't know it yet and hide that you worked in Access. Practice on postgres or oracle or whatever, then slap in on your resume. May sound crass and dismissive, but I'm totally serious. Access is a very strong resume de-valuer, whether your experience was great or not.

In tech, the combination of BI, UX, and project management may give you a decent value prop for product management. But breaking in will be very hard. May want to start in project management or product analytics instead. Smaller scope, easier entry vis a vis product experience requirements. Ops side analytics will take you too, but your UX experience won't add anything there, and the pay tends to be lower.

No one in tech will care about project management certs, so if you're set on tech, may as well not waste the membership money after the first job doing it.

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Thanks again

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Look at Tableau.

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