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- Carina Völkerling, originally from Germany, is a Senior Technology Analyst at BearingPoint in Dublin.She completed a Master's in Business Analytics at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School before...
- Völkerling's passion for numbers led her to discover data analytics during her Bachelor's degree in Business Psychology. She enjoyed transforming data, uncovering insights, and solving problems.
Carina Völkerling’s Journey into Data analytics
Carina Völkerling, originally from Germany, is a Senior Technology Analyst at BearingPoint in Dublin.She completed a Master’s in Business Analytics at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School before joining BearingPoint’s graduate programme in 2023.
Völkerling’s passion for numbers led her to discover data analytics during her Bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology. She enjoyed transforming data, uncovering insights, and solving problems.
Why BearingPoint?
Consulting wasn’t initially Völkerling’s career path, but BearingPoint’s presence at her university’s career fair and the appeal of their graduate programme changed her outlook. She was drawn to the company’s collaborative and supportive culture, as well as the exciting projects and career opportunities.
A Day in the Life
A typical day involves a balance of client interaction and technical problem-solving. Tasks include:
- Understanding client needs and business context.
- using SQL queries to explore data environments.
- Designing target models.
- Developing reports.
- Documenting solutions.
Völkerling particularly enjoys the client interaction and the variety of the role, which exposes her to different technologies, industries, and stakeholders.
Programme Progression & Responsibilities
From the start of the programme in September 2023, Völkerling was given independence and ownership while receiving adequate support. Her responsibilities have expanded over the past two years, allowing her to tackle increasingly complex tasks. The programme emphasizes active participation rather than passive observation.
Skills Utilized
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| SQL | Used for exploring data environments. |
| Data Modeling | Designing target models for client solutions. |
| Data Analysis | Transforming data, uncovering insights, and solving problems. |
| Dialog | Interacting with clients to understand their needs. |
| Documentation | Ensuring clarity and structure across projects. |