I’m Maria and I’m a data specialist in the Power and Gas Global Data team at Bloomberg.
My role is to ensure the discoverability, high quality and completeness of Bloomberg’s data. The core of my work is to optimise our processes and product knowledge.
A passion for innovation, collaboration and sustainability drives our teams and individuals.
I’m always looking for ways to improve our data and processes, in order to innovate and make them more sustainable.
This can only be achieved as a team. The diversity of people and how well we collaborate makes all the difference.
A STEM degree opens the door to a range of career opportunities. It’s the perfect starting point to follow almost any career that you may want to pursue.
I love how much knowledge data gives you
I aim to become a leader of a data or product team, where I can play a key role in the decision-making process and help others to develop.
I’ve always been passionate about data because there’s so much knowledge you can derive from it.
My advice is: do your research. Find a job role that suits your skills and interests, and don’t be afraid to apply for it.
Go the extra mile, speak to friends or someone on LinkedIn; try to learn as much as you can about the role you are interested in.
How I got here
I have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Mathematics and Applications. The desire to explore and develop my problem-solving skills was my main motivator.
I developed a wide set of skills that gave me a solid foundation to pursue a variety of different opportunities.
Critical thinking, problem solving and programming skills are definitely my top three, as they are highly valuable in the job market.
A STEM degree opens the door to a range of career opportunities. It’s the perfect starting point to follow almost any career that you may want to pursue.
