Sharon Allen has worked in the field of data analysis for 24 years: 10 as a business consumer of data and 14 as a data/database modeler/architect. She has had the opportunity to experience many diverse industries medical, aerospace, entertainment (Hollywood), manufacturing (toys, appliances, wet chemicals, metal part & assemblies), transportation, and food service and is currently working for American Honda Motors as a database architect. She plans to finish a master's degree in computer science and possibly teach at a local college.