Name: Robert Eovine
Class Year: 1996
Title: Associate Director Technology
Organization Name: Accenture
1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?
A technology consultant in life sciences advises pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies on leveraging technology solutions to improve research and development, clinical trials, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?
The career center was instrumental in my finding Accenture post-graduation. With my math background (and CS concentration), I was not interested in becoming an actuary or teaching. Consulting gave me the opportunity to try out technology across several different industries. I never grew tired of the work as it was frequently changing which kept things interesting.
3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?
Resident Assistant, Radio Station, Appalachia Service Project, Kimball captain, tutor
4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?
Mathematics/Computer Science
5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?
Strong work ethic and empathy
6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?
Work hard and have fun. College years shape you in many ways beyond just academics. Alumni are here to help.
7. What are your thoughts on how AI has impacted or will impact your industry? What advice do you have for students as they prepare to enter a professional world where AI is prevalent?
AI will be a fundamental part of technology going forward. It isn’t a matter of whether it will disrupt industries, but how it will disrupt them. I believe being well informed on AI, how it works, and how it applies to industries you are interested in pursuing will be necessary.