Raw Data with Rob Collie

Shelly Avery is a member of Microsoft's Healthcare Solution Acceleration Team, helping Healthcare customers digitally transform their businesses.  As you listen to this conversation you'll realize, as we did, that Shelly knows the tech AND the human side of the tech very well! References in this episode: FHIR Tom Scott - There is No Algorithm for Truth   Episode Timeline: 4:30 - The high value of...

We welcome Power Platform expertise in the form of Two Alex! Alex Dupler and Alex Powers both work at Microsoft. The organization they work for and their first names aren't the only thing that these two share! They also both have a lot of experience with and passion for the Power Platform. Alex Powers is a member of the Power BI Customer Advisory Team (PBICAT), and Alex Dupler is a Program Manager...

When Jen Stirrup speaks, she speaks softly.  The meaning of her words, however, speak loudly!  Jen is CEO of Data Relish , a UK-based consultancy that delivers real business value through solving all manner of business challenges.  You don't earn the nickname the Data Whisperer without knowing a great deal about Business Intelligence and AI.  Jen certainly knows not only those topics, she knows SO...

We were absolutely thrilled to be able to sit down with Adam Harstad , who is basically Rob's secret weapon to dominate every year in our office Fantasy Football league! Fantasy sports is just one avenue that allows Adam to display his incredible art of storytelling through data. References in this Episode: Football Guys Forums Football Outsiders Imperial March Major Key Version The Map Is Not The...

We didn't know what to expect when we sat down with Greg Beaumont, Senior Business Intelligence Specialist at Microsoft specializing in serving Microsoft's Healthcare space customers' technical Power BI issues.  What we got was an insightful, delightful, and impactful conversation with a really cool and smart human! References in this Episode: The Game Azure Health Bot The Future Will Be Decentral...

Beyonce, Prince, Madonna...Like so many of these iconic one word name celebrities in the music world, Chandoo is as unique and talented as they come in the data world!  His story is quite inspiring, his heart and soul are warm, and his brain is brimming with great ideas! All Things Chandoo: Chandoo. Org Chandoo's Youtube Power BI Playdate Budget VS Actual Articles Some Creators and Channels that i...

We dive into the deep end of the Data Lake on this episode with our guest, Senior Staff Developer Advocate at Databricks , Denny Lee. Denny knows so much about Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and all of the tech that is involved.  At one point Rob's mind gets so blown by something that Denny talks about, his jaw may still be on the floor!   Episode Transcript: Rob Collie (00...

It's not every day that you can hear a great conversation with the Head of Product of Excel. Brian Jones sits down with us and talks about the past, present, and very promising future of Excel. Rob and Brian go way back, and the stories and laughs abound!   Check out this cool World Orca Day Excel template for kids!   Episode Timeline: 4:00 - Brian's lofty title is Head of Product at Excel, The im...

Ashvini Sharma is one terrific human being and he knows a LOT about Robotic Process Automation (RPA).  As the Group Program Manager of Power Automate RPA at Microsoft, there is no better source of information about automation than from Ash! If you want real-world examples of what Power Automate can do, this is the episode you need to listen to. Power Automate Desktop Download and Blog Episode Time...

We've not exactly been consistent with our episode releases as of late, and Rob sheds some light as to why.  Rollercoaster doesn't even begin to describe the ride we've been on lately... Thank you for listening and supporting Raw Data by P3 Adaptive!  We will be releasing new episodes with some really great guests starting July 2oth!

Shishir is as ahead of the technology curve as it gets, some of his ideas have revolutionized the way that tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and YouTube operate.  Now, he's innovating again as the founder and CEO of Coda -an amazing integrated system that centers around creating Docs that are as powerful and actionable as Apps. He's also one of the most down to Earth human beings we've ever had...

Our guest this week, Vishal Lodha, is Strategic Account Director at Microsoft.  A title that comes with huge amounts of pressure and responsibility.  Vishal is the primary point of contact between Microsoft and some of their most important customers and has a vast knowledge of the entire Microsoft stack.  His story is much like so many other guests on our show-taking quite the circuitous and inter...

Chris Webb is an OG in the Microsoft data universe, having long-time knowledge of the Microsoft Data Platform...even pre-dating Rob's own experience with the tools! He's a Principal Program Manager on Microsoft's elite Power BI Customer Advisory Team (The CAT Team)!  He and Rob have known each other for a long time. Their relationship was, at times, adversarial.  Now, though, they are allies that...

Evan Rhodes is one of the three Directors of Client Services here at P3 Adaptive.  It is no wonder why he is one of our leaders here.  There is very little that can stand in his way when it comes to excellence, he makes everyone around him better, and he wants to win by doing things the right (not only the correct, but the ethical) way. And, to top it all off, he looks a LOT like Keanu Reeves.  An...

Derek Rickard has a super cool title, he's the Chief Data Officer at Emergency Reporting -their software simplifies Fire & EMS reporting and records management, making a positive difference for first responders everywhere.  He's one of the very first people to discover the gamechanger that is PowerPivot back in the day, and it reshaped his entire career.  He, like so many other data people, has a...

Ken Puls is the epitome of an Excel and Power BI guru by being an incredible guide, a teacher, and "Remover of Darkness" of the secrets of these tools. Born from a fusion of Accounting and IT, Ken's mastery of Excel includes VBA programming and Power Pivot modeling, data cleansing and reshaping, and financial modeling.  We highly encourage you to check out Ken's website, Excelguru.ca , if you desi...

It's clear when you listen to Ryan Bergstrom tell his story as to why he is a leader here at P3 Adaptive.  His problem-solving ability is incredible, and he loves to teach and help others.  That vibe sounds quite familiar, the data community has a such great reputation for altruism!  Ryan's drive, tenacity, and resilience have led him on a path to success, and he's just getting warmed up!  It's a...

Krissy Dyess is a prime example of inspiration and adaptability.  She made a decision to better her knowledge of the updated and evolving BI tools through self-teaching, and with help from the amazing data community.  She went from being stuck in a cubicle, to being a team leader at one of the best BI consulting firms in the world.  And she creates excellent Cat Memes! References in this episode T...

Gordon Rowe III's nickname among his peers is The Gandalf of Data, and for good reason-he's truly a wizard when it comes to the unconventional tools that he uses. What he does with the 2010 version of PowerPivot will blow your mind! He works in the nursery and horticulture space with North Creek Nurseries . Gordon knows his woody plants...and his DAX! References in this episode: The Excel Addict L...

Who better to talk about the past, present, and future of BI than Microsoft Corporate Vice President of the Business Intelligence Platform Arun Ulag. We're all excited for the upcoming Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event on April 6th!   References in this Episode: Monty Python Camelot Scene   Dirty Daxing Tweet   Something About Mary 7 Minute Abs Scene   The Giant Backlog of Power BI Idea...

Donald Farmer is a data artist and Jedi of sorts.  His BI wisdom is unmatched and he shares this knowledge as we cover his early interest in computers (and the power that they gave the user), the history of PowerPivot from one of the former "faces of Microsoft BI", and so much more!  It's so very easy to respect this venerable figure of the data world.  Here's Donald's website, Treehive Strategy R...

Kasper de Jonge's areas of expertise are many-Business Intelligence, Power BI, DAX, PowerPivot, General BI, Datawarehouse, SSIS, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, SQL Server, and you can include a mean basketball crossover to that list! As Analytics Advisor and Principal Program Manager of Power BI, he knows a great deal about the problems that BI customers face daily.  He shares some of thes...

It was an honor to sit down with two of the creators of Power Query, Sid Jayadevan and Miguel Llopis.  You get to hear the history of Power Query from their perspective! These guys are so busy it took quite a bit of coordination to get them together to record this episode.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! References In This Episode: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Old School Commercial Office S...

Hugh Millen is a former NFL quarterback and currently a television and radio sports analyst.  He's also a data aficionado, whose story is another great example of a unique path that a person with a keen interest in data has taken.  He's leveraged that data knowledge and used it to further his NFL career and he applies it daily in his analyst job.   Random References In This Episode: Teddy Roosevel...

Get to know the C-Suite of P3 as we welcome Kellan Danielson to the show!  He's President and COO at P3 and is responsible for the development of so many of the essential inner workings that have allowed P3 to grow as successful as it has.  His journey from humble introverted data and business intelligence enthusiast to humble company President is wonderful, and his business acumen is unmatched! E...