Yumi Mooney, the Well-Rounded Analyst, helps data professionals step up from technical expert to trusted leaders. She works with public sector data leaders to turn data insights into real decisions with strategic impact. With almost 20 years experience in ports, rail, and public transportation data, her approach blends hands-on experience with focused guidance on influence, stakeholder communication, and leadership skills.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025
1:45 pm
PANEL: THE WELL-ROUNDED ANALYST
Transitioning from Technical Expert to Influential Leader in the Public Sector
Many analytics careers begin with recognition for technical skills but stepping into leadership is a different challenge. Navigate budget constraints, political dynamics, and slower technology adoption — all while building leadership brands that resonate at the executive level. Leave with a blueprint for maintaining technical credibility while stepping into higher-stakes conversations on:
- How to shift from being “the technical expert” to being seen as a credible leader.
- Lessons from navigating public sector realities: politics, budget and technological constraints, and leadership visibility.
- Different strategies for building a leadership brand that sticks, regardless of personality type or background.
- What to do after you land that first leadership role, how to avoid floundering and keep growing.
