USER STORIES
Be curious and never get bored of learning
Solutions Engineer Antonio P. García decided to pursue a career in analytics after completing an internship in SAS Iberia.
TOP 3 LESSONS
- Artificial intelligence and blockchain will take the lead in the tech industry in the coming years.
- Curiosity combined with teamwork is the recipe to provide excellent customer service.
- Analytics provides us with interesting new angles to work on.
THE JOURNEY
Bachelor's in telecommunications engineering
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Specialization course
Big Data and Machine Learning.
First job
Presales analyst for SAS in Iberia. This very first experience helped Antonio decide that he wanted to develop a career in analytics.
Solution engineer
for Datadog.
SEE THE BENEFITS
ON LEARNING SAS®
My passion for analytics was driven through working with SAS, its processes, methodology and the approach you must go through to achieve the results desired.
No. 1
SAS is rated one of the top skills to have in today's job market.
$100k
The average salary of a solutions engineer, according to Glassdoor.
BE CURIOUS
Even though you get a “no” for an answer, keep trying new things.
Data Science is in the epicenter of the data revolution and is very fast moving, hence be comfortable with regular upskilling to stay relevant in the market.
MY STORY
Q: Going back to the very beginning, when did you first begin thinking about a career in analytics? Were there any skills or talents you had when you were younger that led you in this direction?
A: My first thoughts about becoming a solutions engineer came up when I realized I love to find, learn and work with new technologies. This role enabled me to remain abreast of upcoming technology. In addition, I am a people person. I enjoy interacting with customers. It's fascinating to learn about the variety of ways in which they use SAS software.
Regarding a career in Analytics, I´ve always been a very curious and analytical person, and when I started working for SAS, I quickly realised that analytics was a passion and not just a career.
Read more of Antonio's story
It's true: The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. To top it off, for students most SAS training is free. You can't get better than that.
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
SAS® Academic Programs
Innovation starts with education.
Free Training
Upgrade your skills with a range of courses to help you get started learning SAS.
Base SAS® Software
Flexible, extensible 4GL and web-based interface for data access, transformation and reporting.
Knowledge is power
Antonio is driven by asking questions and pushing boundaries. Now Antonio is employed doing a job he loves. He is keen to further expand his knowledge of SAS and pursue the latest and greatest uses of technology and best practices.
Innovation starts with education
The SAS Academic Program played a large part in Antonio's journey, providing free access to training and software, as well as helping him to develop a mindset geared to lifelong learning.
Career path
It's more than a job. By learning and becoming a skilled professional, Antonio has shaped his own career and journey. The opportunities are endless.
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