Technology & Data

Welcome to the Technology & Data Industries Connections Community!

Use the Technology 101 resources to gain more information on the industry, recruiting timelines, employer partners at Villanova, and more. Preparing for a technical interview at your top tech company? Check out our Technical Interview Preparation Guide for tips and tricks, practice questions, and company-specific resources! Consider using the Center for Business Analytics and the Center of Excellence in Enterprise Technology. Leverage the power of the Villanova community on Nova Network and check out the Business Analytics Alumni or the Villanova Engineers groups. 

Data and Technology Events:  

Mark your calendar for various employer events throughout the year:

  • Fall Semester: Fall Career Fair, BRIDGE Society Mentoring & Networking Event: Exploring Careers in Science, Technology, Healthcare, & Pharmaceuticals
  • Spring Semester: STEM Career Fair, Villanova University Women in Tech Conference

Wildcat Intern Spotlight (Jaylen Bradley): “I served as Project Lead and was awarded Best UI”

Student: Jaylen Bradley

Class Year and Major: Computer Science & Statistics, 2027

Employer: SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Role: Tech Developer Program – Tech Developer Intern

Q: What are some of your primary job responsibilities?

My internship was broken up into …

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Interested in the SEO Tech Developer program? Attend VSE’s Information Session!

Hosted by the Villanova Software Engineers (VSE), this session will be about 30 minutes and will cover details about the SEO Tech Developer Program, career development opportunities, and the application process, followed by a brief Q&A. The SEO Tech Developer …

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Resource Spotlight: Sophomore Programs in Tech

Are you a First-year or Sophomore student trying to figure out more ways to engage with employers in the tech space? Do you want an experience on your resume, but can’t get an internship? If so, you should consider applying …

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Industry Resources and 101 Guides

Leadership Development and Rotational Programs In Technology & Data

What is a Leadership Development / Rotational Program? 

They are programs that allow entry-level employees to gain experience at the …

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Skill Building Courses

A Day In The Life of a Data Scientist (2020)

Taught by Madecraft
The best way to understand what it’s actually like to work as a data scientist is to spend the day…

Advanced Analysis Using Python in Excel Copilot

Taught by Scott Simpson
The advanced analysis capabilities of Copilot in Excel allow you to leverage the power of the Microsoft Copilot generative AI…

Excel: Sales Forecasting

Taught by Michael McDonald
Creating accurate and reliable sales forecasts is essential for any sales leader. Professor Michael McDonald shows how to use Excel…

Complete Guide to Excel Statistics with Copilot

Taught by Eddie Davila
Data isn’t valuable until you put it to good use. Statistics transforms data into meaningful information, enabling organizations to make…

Excel: Market Research Strategies

Taught by Michael McDonald
Curious about how to leverage the remarkable versatility of Excel as a marketing professional? This course shows you how. Join…

Excel VBA: Managing Files and Data

Taught by Curt Frye
In this course, Curt Frye—president of Technology and Society, Incorporated—guides you through effective ways to simplify your management of files…

Enhancing Excel with Generative AI Tools

Taught by George Mount
Unlock the potential of Microsoft Excel with cutting-edge, free generative AI tools. Follow along with Excel MVP George Mount in…

Copilot in Excel: Supercharge Your Financial Modeling

Taught by Joshua Rischin
Master financial modeling with Copilot in Excel. Follow along with Joshua Rischin as he demonstrates how to use the new…

Utilizing Excel, Python, and Copilot as a Citizen Data Scientist

Taught by Chris Hui
As the tools for integrating AI into everyday productivity workflows become more refined and accessible, a new term for people…

Excel VBA: Process Modeling

Taught by Curt Frye
Excel power users: Learn how to use Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create and run simulations of…

Excel: Macros and VBA for Beginners

Taught by Oz du Soleil
If you’re a frequent user of Excel, chances are you have Excel tasks that you need to repeat often. Fortunately,…

Excel: Automating Tasks with Power Automate

Taught by George Mount
This course empowers intermediate to advanced Excel users to automate repetitive tasks, streamline data handling, and enhance productivity using Power…

Excel: Power Query for Beginners

Taught by Dave Ludwig
If any part of your job involves using Microsoft Excel, you’ve likely encountered disorganized or messy spreadsheets. Instead of feeling…

Copilot in Excel: AI-Powered Financial Planning & Analysis

Taught by Carl Seidman
Explore the capabilities of Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot in Excel in this course tailored for financial planning and analysis professionals. Discover…

Excel: Building a 13-Week Cash Flow

Taught by Chris Reilly
In this practical course, learn how to create a robust and dynamic cash flow forecast using Microsoft Excel. Instructor Christopher…

Microsoft Copilot for Excel (2024)

Taught by Enrique Ruiz
This hands-on, project-based course teaches you how to leverage Copilot in Excel to solve real-world data analytics problems. Instructor Enrique…

Data Cleaning and Manipulating with Python in Excel

Taught by Chris French
In this specialized course, data analyst Chris French focuses on leveraging Python within Excel for efficient data cleaning and manipulation…

Hands-On Analytics Engineering Project

Taught by Connor Dickson
This course teaches analytics engineers how to pipeline data into the database from an external source for use in visualization.…

Mastering Lookup Functions in Excel: Seven Powerful Formulas

Taught by Josh Aharonoff
Dive into the world of Excel lookup functions in this engaging crash course designed to enhance your data handling and…

Complete Guide to SQL for Data Engineering: from Beginner to Advanced

Taught by Deepak Goyal
Are you looking to get up and running with SQL as a data engineer, but not sure where to begin?…
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