Transitioning to a Career in AI, Hard Work, and a Focus on Faith

Breanna George, Machine Learning and AI Data Engineer at BCBST (BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee), joins for a walkthrough of her career including a somewhat recent change to go all in on AI, the importance of hard work, and how she feels that her faith has helped to guide and shape her career. 

This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topics:

• How Breanna developed a love for coding and eventually focused on a career shift into the world of AI 
• The importance of character and personality in hiring 
• The value of mentors and embracing change 
• The role of generative AI in health insurance 
• Correlations between faith and career 
• Taking time out of work for your hobbies 
• The best piece of career advice she's ever gotten 
• Leadership tips 

Your host is Josh Spurgin and I’m a watsonx Technical Specialist at IBM. I can also be found under the name Data Nerd Josh on various social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. My website is www.DataNerdJosh.com

CTRL ALT STORY is a new technology podcast / career podcast where I have conversations with people who work in and with technology, go through their career journeys, dive into career advice, and even share some fun stories along the way. If you're interested in being a guest, just let me know!

Please enjoy and reach out with any questions, comments, or feedback you may have for this new podcast!

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