Walter Shields Data Academy

Walter Shields is a SQL Mentor, Best-Selling Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor and Data Analytics entrepreneur with over twenty five years of experience in a variety of roles managing data systems for startups to Fortune 500 companies, from Law to Healthcare to Big-Box Retail. “Data is my career, teaching is my passion” "As a student I struggled to learn SQL and Data Analytics concepts and had always felt there should be a better, less complex, simple, real-world approach to learning this stuff and making a career in data possible for more people. This led me to start developing my own unique teaching materials and teaching style with the beginner in mind. I started teaching Data Analytics at a Gotan coffee shop in Tribeca NYC; before long the entire coffee shop was full and the rest is history. Teaching runs deep in my family. Growing up in Trinidad, my mom was both a literature teacher and a high school principal. She was always sharing ideas and considered it a social responsibility to pass her acquired skills and knowledge to others in the community.” It is with great honor that I accept your partnership in allowing me to be a part of your learning journey toward mastering Data Analytics!