Mavens of Data

Megan Bowers has had a fascinating career path. She studied Industrial Engineering before landing in data where she's held roles as an Analyst, Senior Analyst, Data Journalist, and is now the host of the Alter Everything podcast by Alteryx.  In this episode, Megan shares practical tips and useful anecdotes from her journey, and talks about some of the best lessons she's learned as a Data Journalis...

In Analytics and Data Science departments, we've got a pretty good sense for why investing in data is important for any organization.   But how well could you pitch your company to spend its precious resources on improving data quality or better data management practices? Could you tell that data story to the right stakeholders when it matters?   In this episode, you'll hear from The Data Whispere...

Are you ready to elevate your career and advance from Analyst to Sr. Analyst and beyond?   In this episode, you'll hear from two fantastic Analytics Managers who each lead their own data teams, and know exactly what it takes to get to the next level.   We'll be sharing some of their best strategies and actionable advice that will help you understand where to focus if you want to advance your caree...

Being able to present your analysis and convince your teammates to take action is a huge part of the job for any Data Analyst or Data Scientist. But for many of us, delivering effective presentations isn't something that comes naturally. Fortunately, everyone (including you) can improve their communication skills if they know what to focus on. In this session, we'll be sharing some of the best str...

Data quality is the foundation of everything we do as Data Analysts and Data Scientists. So why do so many organizations suffer from dirty data? And what can you do to clean it up? In this session, we'll share some of the best data cleaning strategies and real actionable advice from The Classification Guru, Susan Walsh. You'll leave with a solid plan to start identifying problems with your data, a...

A data career is an amazing path. Once you're inside, you have good job prospects, fun and challenging work, constant opportunities to learn, solid comp, and can often work from anywhere.    But it can be hard to break in. Today, in 2024, there seems to be more competition than ever for entry level roles. So how can you get started?    In this episode, we'll be sharing some of the best strategies,...

A lot of Data Analysts and Data Scientists are worried about how AI will impact their careers and the future of the industry. Is AI coming for our jobs? Or is this just another example of new technology that can make us more effective? In this episode, YouTube's Alex The Analyst will walk you through the state of AI in data, some of the most interesting AI tools, and share his predictions about wh...

To build a successful career in data, you need to focus on the right skills. You need to focus on skills that will open doors, make you job-ready, help you attract employers, and put you on the right track toward growing your career. But where should you start? In this episode, Matt Mike will give his thoughts on the most important skills you'll need in your career, and will give you a roadmap for...

Having a strong personal brand is one of the best things you can do to stand out from your competition in today's difficult job market.    In this episode, you'll learn why brand building should be at the top of your list, and more importantly, hear actionable tips that you can use to make progress right away.    We'll be sharing some of the best strategies, actionable advice, and personal anecdot...

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