Several university members of Oracle Academy across the state of Georgia welcomed Joanne Nordhagen, Oracle Academy Data Scientist, as a guest lecturer. She delivered two engaging virtual sessions focused on the impact of artificial intelligence in business and the evolving career landscape in technology fields.
Her guest lectures, “The Cool Side of AI and Data Science in Business” and “Career.exe: Running Your Future in Analytics & Tech – From CIS Student to Industry Pro,” offered students a clear and compelling view of both the technology shaping today’s industries and the practical paths to building a successful career in analytics and AI.
In her first lecture, Nordhagen explored how AI and data science are transforming business operations across multiple industries. AI is not a distant innovation reserved for tech giants; it is a business tool already embedded in day-to-day operations and available to organizations of all sizes. Joanne brought real-world applications to life — from predictive models in supply chains to AI-driven personalization in marketing.
In her second lecture, Joanne focused on career development in the tech space. “Career.exe: Running Your Future in Analytics & Tech” provided students with a roadmap from the classroom to the corporate world. Drawing on her own journey of becoming a seasoned data scientist, she outlined key steps to breaking into analytics, choosing career paths in tech, and staying competitive as AI and data science evolve.
Joanne’s lectures sparked meaningful discussion among students in attendance. Her ability to connect students to technical concepts and business was exceptional. Students were shown where the industry is going, and how they can confidently step into it with free resources offered through Oracle Academy.
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