Skills Navigator | Southwestern Pennsylvania

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Developing Leadership Skills

I blend lab innovation with biological exploration, fostering diverse scientific minds.

Andre Samuel

Founder, President & CEO,
The Citizen Science Lab

My Educational Path

I ensure our servers and systems are updated and operational.

Cheyenne Robinson

Per Scholas Graduate,
Per Scholas

Skills Needed To Work At Aurora

I lead government and public affairs programs for a self-driving technology company.

Gerardo Interiano

Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs,
Aurora

My Educational Path

I help shape the future of heavy-duty trucking with innovative decarbonization.

Lori Dunn

COO,
Optimus Technologies

My Educational Path

I manage an auto accident management technology company that I created.

Ingrid Cook Moravitz

Founder & CEO,
SHzoom

Learning To Be A CNC Operator

I work and maintain manufacturing machines for metal parts.

Steve Seon

CNC Machinist,
Keats Manufacturing Co.

Short-Term Strategy Vs. Long-Term Strategy

I am an engineer contributing to both human & robotic space missions for NASA, most notably the Mars Curiosity Mission.

Diana Trujillo Pomerantz

Mission Lead, Mars Curiosity,
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Overcoming Doubts About My Skills And Experience

I protect companies from hackers and other malicious threats.

Anthony Gomez

Information Security Analyst,
Hulu

Importance Of Mentorship From People Who Are Like You

I help qualify AI chips for production to bring a novel AI edge idea into reality.

Naeiri Cholakian

Director of Product Engineering,
Syntiant

Skills Needed For My Position As An Engineer

I perform tests and investigate unintended events for a robotics company.

A.J. Rivero

Systems Integration Engineer,
Torc Robotics

My Career Path

I help companies, organizations, and cities figure out how to incorporate biomimicry into their practices.

Dayna Baumeister

Co-founder & Partner,
Biomimicry 3.8

Important Skills To Have In Your Career

I ensure our company has the financial means to provide quality health care to our members.

Kurt Wrobel

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Actuary,
Geisinger Health Plan

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Through current workforce data and trends, you’ll uncover careers that fit your skills, desired salary, and more.

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I blend lab innovation with biological exploration, fostering diverse scientific minds.

Andre Samuel, Founder, President & CEO, The Citizen Science Lab

I ensure our servers and systems are updated and operational.

Cheyenne Robinson, Per Scholas Graduate, Per Scholas

I manage an auto accident management technology company that I created.

Ingrid Cook Moravitz, Founder & CEO, SHzoom

I help shape the future of heavy-duty trucking with innovative decarbonization.

Lori Dunn, COO, Optimus Technologies

I help companies, organizations, and cities figure out how to incorporate biomimicry into their practices.

Dayna Baumeister, Co-founder & Partner, Biomimicry 3.8

I lead government and public affairs programs for a self-driving technology company.

Gerardo Interiano, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Aurora

I ensure our company has the financial means to provide quality health care to our members.

Kurt Wrobel, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Actuary, Geisinger Health Plan

I help qualify AI chips for production to bring a novel AI edge idea into reality.

Naeiri Cholakian, Director of Product Engineering, Syntiant

I work and maintain manufacturing machines for metal parts.

Steve Seon, CNC Machinist, Keats Manufacturing Co.

I am an engineer contributing to both human & robotic space missions for NASA, most notably the Mars Curiosity Mission.

Diana Trujillo Pomerantz, Mission Lead, Mars Curiosity, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

I perform tests and investigate unintended events for a robotics company.

A.J. Rivero, Systems Integration Engineer, Torc Robotics

I protect companies from hackers and other malicious threats.

Anthony Gomez, Information Security Analyst, Hulu

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