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Nicole

Lead Systems Engineer

Government Contractor

Virginia Tech
University of San Diego | MBA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-giunta/

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Nicole Giunta has over 7 years of experience in systems engineering strategy development, cross-functional leadership, and process improvement across industries including government consulting, defense, and consumer-focused startups.
USD Knauss School of Business

USD Knauss School of Business

MBA
Government & Public Sector
Strategic Management and Executive
Engineering - Industrial
Honors Student
Worked 20+ Hours in School

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."