878 Advizers
Nicole
Lead Systems Engineer
Government Contractor
Virginia Tech
University of San Diego | MBA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-giunta/
USD Knauss School of Business
Q1Career path
Systems Engineering
Career Path
Booz Allen Hamilton
0:57
"I really enjoyed diving into the math and business strategy behind things."
Q2Main responsibilities
Systems Engineering
Digital Transformation
Agile Methodologies
0:30
"So right now I support the digital transformation efforts for the Navy."
Q3Day in the life
Coordination
Communication
Problem-Solving
0:44
"I often act as a translator between the technical teams and the leadership, ensuring that we're solving the right problems in the right ways."
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
0:39
"Strong communication and adaptability are really key for my role, especially when you're working with cross-functional teams and helping drive change."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Problem-Solving
Communication
Systems Engineering
0:44
"I really love the translation piece of it. I really enjoy getting to make complex things more clear and more human, more understandable."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Government Contracting
Stakeholder Management
Patience
0:47
"One of the biggest challenges I would say is the pace, uh, and, and the restrictions on that pace."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Innovation
High-Impact Missions
Problem-Solving
0:45
"The missions that the Navy has are they, they really affect real lives in, out in our war, uh, war force."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Communication
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
0:43
"detail oriented, adaptable, very important to be adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Adaptability
Industry Realities
Project Management
1:03
"Be adaptable and ready to focus on the next challenge when that challenge comes down the line."
Q10Entry-level positions
Systems Engineering
Consulting
Entry-Level Positions
0:50
"Those types of skills are learned on the job. They don't teach those as well in undergrad."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Leadership
Communication
Problem-Solving
0:45
"Clarity drives momentum."
Q12College ideas for success
Internship Experience
Teamwork
Leadership
1:30
"You know how to, to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. That's really important."

