Welcome & Introductions

  • 1.  Introduction from Yan Xu

    Posted 05-07-2020 23:19
    Hello Everyone,

    My name is Yan Xu. I just joined BGS a few weeks ago and really excited to meet any other BGS members. I graduated from Villanova  University last year with a Master in Business Analytics. Currently, I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area and would like to see if there are any other members live in this area.   Maybe we can come up with some event ideas or just to connect on LinkedIn.  If you are working in the Data Analytics field, I would also like to connect with you on LinkedIn if it is OK for you. Thank you!

    P.S. my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanxu83/

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    Yan Xu
    San Jose CA
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  • 2.  RE: Introduction from Yan Xu

    Posted 05-09-2020 09:31

    Hello Yan Xu,
    Yan, after reading your post, I wanted to take time out today (Saturday), and introduce myself, while most importantly, welcoming you to BGS. Welcome aboard!!!

    First of all Yan, congrats on your academic achievement with your earned Master's degree in Business Analytics. Yan, we are like minded in that regard. Currently, I am a West Texas A&M University, College of Business, MBA student (CIS emphasis). My academic and professional interests are in business analytics and from what I have read, studied and heard, business analytics in the healthcare industry is going to be the "wave" of the future. Yan, I am not a surfer by trade but, I do NOT want to miss that industry "wave". That is one of many reasons why I am also focusing academically in business analytics. 

    Also, it is neat to read that you graduated from Villanova. Yan, Villanova Men's basketball team has been one of my favorites for many, many years. In my opinion, Villanova has one of the BEST Coaches (Jay Wright) in the NCAA!!! Yan, I am a US Air Force and GW veteran, but a couple of months ago, when I read and heard that the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament was going to be cancelled, I literally shed a tear or two. However, despite the current challenges with COVID-19, I look forward to the 2021 NCAA basketball season. I'm very sure that Villanova will be situated with the "elite" basketball teams, when 2021 March Madness rolls around.

    Finally, Yan,  I will send you a LinkedIn invitation to connect as well....OK. Yan, once again, welcome Yan to BGS and look forward to chatting, communicating and exchanging with you in the very near future. Have a great Saturday (May 9, 2020). Be safe and continue to engage in good health practices.  Take care.

    Respectfully,
    Jose



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    Jose Rodriguez
    West Texas A&M University
    College of Business, MBA graduate-level student
    US Air Force Veteran
    Canyon, Texas
    jrodriguez8@buffs.wtamu.edu
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