Drinks ’N Data

Kanon and Shawn unpack 5 common pitfalls that lead to data projects gone wrong.  The episode kicks off with some basics on Shawn’s favorite spirit…Tequila!

Guest Co-Host, Karen Gill, joins Shawn to discuss four low-cost data tools that have proven to be handy. They warm up the episode with a rundown of vodka drinks that fit a variety of situations.    DnD Proverb: Focus on Quality over Quantity

In this episode, guest co-host John Fitzgerald chats with Shawn about real-world strengths and weaknesses of Qlik and Power BI.  They kick off the episode with a discussion about the recent popularity of non-alcoholic beer and cocktails.

In this episode, Kanon and Shawn discuss holiday drinks and tips for hiring a data analyst.

Former AT&T executive, Von Wright, joins us for a discussion about whether or not the CIO should own your company’s data.  We also kick off the episode with an intro discussion about the basics of bourbon.   https://ofwhiskeyandwords.com/bourbon-101-the-basics-of-bourbon/

We cover the FIVE Fundamentals for building a Data Strategy and learn about the hazards of bringing duty-free wine back from Portugal.

This episode lays the foundation for data strategy fundamentals by discussing the importance of technology and data strategies, as well as the reasons why companies do not have a data strategy.  The drinks segment includes highlights from Shawn & Kanon’s recent trip to London.

In this episode, we introduce some AI concepts for analytics and discuss practical applications.  For the drinks segment, we pontificate on our mortality and select the cocktail we would each choose if it were our last. Raise a glass, listen, and enjoy!

In this episode, we cover the basics of the Drinks ‘n Data podcast…including the goals of the podcast along with the format. You will also meet the hosts, Shawn & Kanon, and get a “taste” of how they collaborate to entertain and inform.