Data Ideas
The Data Ideas podcast shares what analytics makes possible, by honoring great work and the individuals that do it.
Episodes
Collin Smith, Director, Data School Operations at The Information Lab US & the Accessibility Tableau User Group Leader joins for a conversation.
Collin's LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinsmith106/
The Data School's website:
Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru, joins to share insights on how & why to network, the importance of improving data quality and the impact of properly classifying supplier and spend data.
Find Susan on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanewalsh/
Check out Susan's Book "Between the Spreadsheets: Classifying and Fixing Dirty Data:"
Amazon.com: Between the Spreadsheets: Classifying and Fixing Dirty Data: 9781783305032: Wal...
Quick walk through of why and how I (Dustin) create my weekly jobs rundown post published to LinkedIn. We will be back with another guest next week!
My LinkedIn profile and posts can be found here:
Data practitioner and career coach Isaac Tucker-Rasbury joins the Data Ideas Podcast for episode 54.
Dustin Schimek presents on the latest trends in data analytics related job postings, during the "Data Jobs Report" session at the Data Careers Summit, held in February 2024.
You can follow Dustin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/
What are hiring managers looking to hear in interviews for data analytics roles? How do you best position yourself and your experience to get hired? This panel discussion explores the topic and gathers perspectives from those who have been hiring managers for jobs in the data fields.
It was held at the Feb 2024 Data Careers Summit, and was moderated by Brandi Beals and Dustin Schimek.
Panelists include Tara Lauritsen and Brian Ju...
Cait Sojka and John Heisler give "lightning talks" on applied business use-cases for modern analytics at the Data Careers Summit on Feb 23rd, 2024! Cait's talk focuses on use-cases enabled by Alteryx that you can immediately get started with, while John's talk focuses on using SQL/data engineering s...
Sekou Tyler and Andy Kriebel give "lightning talks" on building a portfolio at the Data Careers Summit on Feb 23rd, 2024! Sekou's talk focuses on building a portoflio using Power BI, while Andy's talk focuses on using Tableau Public.
More on Sekou:
Sekou Tyler is a self-proclaimed “data geek”: a computer aficionado who combines the scientific elements of data analysis with the narrative properties of data visualization. Sekou is a ...
How do you get a first role in data, if you haven't previously had a data related title? This panel discussion explores the topic and real life stories of those that have done it!
It was held at the Feb 2024 Data Careers Summit, and was moderated by Laura Venos.
Panelists include:
Laura Venos (Moderator), Director of Career Services for the MS Business Analytics program at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business
Eva Murray (Data & Tech Career Coach, Confidence Builder & Startup Advisor) delivers the keynote session at the Data Careers Summit on February 23rd, 2024. Her keynote focused on helping you stand out in the data industry by discovering your own personal niche, unique to you!
Eva Murray is an experienced data professional with 13+ years of experience helping organisations make the most of data and technology solutions. She has work...
In this episode of the Data Ideas podcast, Brandi Beals interviews Nicole Mark (an award-winning Data Engineer & Tableau Ambassador). They are also joined by Randall Buchman, who is the Founder & CEO of the company Nicole works for, Pleasantrees. This discussion highlights:
- the dynamic between a data-driven CEO and experienced data professional
- how their company is investing in both data skills and capabilities.
- how data is u...
Keshia Otradovec, CLSSBB joins Brandi Beals and Dustin Schimek for a discussion on data governance. We discuss:
-What data governance looks like in practice
-Common challenges organizations face
-How organizations can start working towards implementing data governance
-The ingredients needed for best-in-class data governance
-How individuals can get into the data governance field themselves
+plenty more!
Links referenced during the...
An Alteryx Ace AND Tableau Ambassador? Brandi Beals and I interview the distinguished Chris Williams about his journey to the mastery of two leading technologies.
More on Chris:
Chris Williams is the founder and CTO of Precision Analytics Group. Chris has over 27 years of experience in designing, leading, and implementing full life cycle Business Analytics and Predictive Analytics. He's also an Alteryx ACE and Tableau Ambassador...
Learn how artificial intelligence will impact your career as a data analytics professional. Sonny Rivera, Senior Analytics Evangelist at ThoughtSpot walks us through:
- The impact AI is having on professionals right now
- How you can use it to advance your data career
- Important trends to consider
- What leaders need to consider for their organizations to benefit from AI
- How Sonny recommends keeping up with trends in AI
This co...
Secchi Founder Mike White joins for an informative discussion on:
- How he got interested in HR, as well as data & analytics
- His journey into HR leadership, and how he used data & analytics to advance his career
- How data & analytics can be used to revolutionize employee management, benefiting both companies and individuals
- His advice for individuals looking to make an impact with HR analytics
- Trends in HR analytics and what the ...
Sawyer Nyquist shares his expertise on data architecture and the considerations organizations must make in developing a best-in-class modern data & analytics strategy.
Follow Sawyer on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sawyernyquist/
Check out Sawyer's free "Invaluable Data Team Bootcamp" -- a special release for listeners of this podcast episode!
Skilled data engineers are in high demand! Pooja Jain, a renowned expert with a wealth of expertise and experience in the field, takes time to discuss with me:
-How she entered a career in data engineering
-The importance of data engineering in the technology and business world today
-What she likes about data engineering and the types of projects she works on
-Some of the latest trends in terms of skills and tools to consider
-How...
Season 2 of the Data Ideas Podcast is underway! In episode 1, I talk with Brandi Beals, co-host of the Data Careers Summit and host of the Data Book Club. Brandi walks us through:
-How the Data Book Club was formed
-What it's like to participate in it
-How you can sign-up
And more! We also discuss other new opportunities that are coming up through a collaboration between the Data Careers Summit, Data Book Club and Data Ideas pod...
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