Julie Mullowney

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When I started at Saint Mike’s I was an ‘exploratory’ major unsure of what to study and what profession I wanted to pursue.  I took classes in almost every major, including computer science which I wrote off almost immediately.  Instead, I pursued Math where I learned how to approach problems and to think dynamically.

After graduating Saint Mike’s in 2014, I worked for a financial firm in Boston thinking this would involve the same problem solving I loved.  However, I found that it was more statistical analysis then logic.  After two years, I decided to return to Vermont and was able to use my experience and talents to land a position as an Application Systems Analyst at Vermont Gas Systems.  My current duties include proving end-user support for the company’s numerous software packages.   I review, analyze, and modify corporate ERP and client programming systems.  Unlike most Systems Analyst positions, I also manage all the reporting including MS Queries, Crystal Reports, and SAP analytics.  I primarily use SQL logic to write and produce accurate reports for end users.

I use math the most when coding or writing logic-based reports which, ironically, I struggled with when I started at Saint Mike’s.   Having a math major not only prepared me for my jobs, but it also changed my outlook on coding and computers.  My math education provided me with the tools to do my job and Saint Mike’s gave me the confidence to challenge myself.   Should you have any questions or just want some helpful advice, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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