Authenticity in action: Joy U.’s journey to meaningful work
Joy U. shares how staying authentic helped her build a meaningful career in tech—and why being real is her best advice for new professionals.
Joy U. shares how staying authentic helped her build a meaningful career in tech—and why being real is her best advice for new professionals.
Discover how Lauren L. embraced discomfort, took bold career risks, and found growth, confidence, and connection at Vanguard.
No finance background? No problem. Discover how one crew member found purpose, growth, and leadership at Vanguard.
Women in tech at Vanguard share advice, mentorship stories, and insights on building impactful, thriving careers in a dynamic industry.
Stepping into a client services role can feel both exciting and intimidating, especially when you’re unsure of what lies ahead. For new crew, building connections and learning about others’ experiences can be a valuable way to ease the transition.
I’m not sure exactly what led my parents to invest with Vanguard, I just remember the gray envelopes with the red ship coming regularly to our home while I was growing up.
My introduction to Vanguard was quite unique. As a sophomore computer science major at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, I had the opportunity to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the largest conference for women and non-binary technologists. Like any student, I spent most of my time at the career expo walking from booth to booth, hoping to secure an internship.
I initially learned about Vanguard at a Financial Planning Club meeting while attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As a student with a concentration in Financial Planning, I was actively pursuing a career in this field.
We recently sat down with Quentin M., a Machine Learning Engineer at Vanguard, to discuss his remarkable journey within the company. Quentin began as an intern and has since transitioned through various roles, ultimately finding his passion in AI, data science, and machine learning. In this blog, Quentin reflects on his journey, the projects that have shaped his career, the lessons learned along the way, and the core values that guide his work at Vanguard.
There tends to be a lot of pressure to land your dream job as soon as you graduate. You are encouraged to know what you want to do, who you want to be, and what you want to accomplish. But not knowing the answers to these questions is okay.