Data Ideas Podcast

Seth Forbes, MBA, MS Digital Technology, joins the podcast to discuss:   - Breaking into the analytics field - What's helped Seth as a data analyst coming from a nontraditional background - Working in marketing analytics - How to learn & practice communication skills that benefit data practitioners - What it means to "build in public" and the powerful impact this can have on your development - Pra...

Morgan Depenbusch, PhD gives tons of practical advice in this episode that can change the game for your data career. This includes insights on: How to apply real principles from behavioral science to influence with your work in data (we get a sneak preview of content in her newly released "The Analytics Influence Playbook") Data visualization and storytelling The growing field of People Analytics...

Evelyn Cates discusses her career journey & working in analytics at Disney + her advice for practitioners on data storytelling & communicating insights! Follow Evelyn on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyntcates/

Michelle Dunivan, PhD , Senior Director, Insights & Analytics at Best Friends Animal Society joins to discuss: -Her career journey in data -The mission of the Best Friends Animal Society -How data & analytics work supports this mission -What it's like to work in data & analytics at a mission-driven organization -Her advice for today's practitioners and those interested in a leadership role in data...

Brian Julius joins to share about Model Context Protocol (MCP), including: What MCP is in simple terms The opportunities and efficiencies it creates Possible implications for data practitioners and their careers Follow more of Brian's content on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjuliusdc/ Brian's "Data Mad Science" YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DataMadScience  

Oliver Hughes, CEO @ Count, joins to discuss his journey into analytics & launching his company. He shares insights on how organizations can get clarity out of the abundance of data available to them and a framework that data teams can use for delivering this. Follow Ollie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughesoliver/ Ollie's Company: https://count.co/

Kristen Kehrer joins to discuss her: New book "Susie's School Bus Solution, A Computer Vision Story"  Process for writing a book (she has authored two others), and translating technical topics into easy-to-understand principles Journey to hosting a major industry podcast -- "Mavens of Data"  Perspective on the the current data jobs market Links to follow Kristen and find her content: LinkedIn: htt...

Albert Bellamy joins to discuss his transition from the military into data & analytics, as well as his advice (and resources) for navigating today's data jobs market. Follow Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellamy-al/ Major Data YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Major_Data Albert's Business Website: https://themajordata.com/

Lindsay Hummel joins to discuss pivoting from data analysis focused roles to other types of roles in tech. She also discusses her experience giving and hosting TEDx talks, provides advice on how to position your experiences for advancement and more! Lindsay's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhummel/

Sonali Kumar, People Analyst, Podcast Host & LinkedIn Top Voice joins to discuss the growing field of people analytics, overcoming fear as a data professional and approaches to getting started (& benefits of) public speaking. Links & resources mentioned during the episode: Sonali Kumar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-sonali/ Your Guide to Breaking into People Analytics with Sonali K...

Jena Zangs, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at the University of St. Thomas joins to discuss her career journey into a senior leadership role in data. She also shares advice for new graduates entering their first data roles, networking tips and recommendations for practitioners looking to build AI ready skillsets. Jena's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaz/ Mrs Data Science Instagram...

Data Scientist Scott DeGeet joins to discuss his career journey into data science & AI, and his advice as a data science coach. Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottdegeest/ Scott's "Map to Mentorship" article: https://www.correlation-one.com/blog/a-map-for-mentorship-thoughts-on-building-an-advisory-council interos.ai blog: https://www.interos.ai/blog/  

Hannah Rounds discusses her data career journey from being a practitioner within a large retail organization to being a leader in client-facing consulting. She also discusses what its like working in analytics in the CPG, manufacturing and financial industries, and gives her advice for those seeking to upskill for a role in analytics in the next 2-3 years. You can follow Hannah on LinkedIn here: h...

Avery Smith, Founder of Data Career Jumpstart, joins for a discussion on upskilling, trends in the data jobs market, personal branding tactics and more! Avery Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ Data Career Jumpstart: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/ Avery's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith Data Career Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1n...

Nisar Ahmed is the creator of the BizNis Intelligence YouTube channel, which contains data education content as well as episodes of The Data Nerd Podcast (also available on all major podcast platforms). Nisar is also a data analytics course instructor and practitioner. He joins to discuss his advice for getting into teaching, as well as the impact content creation can have on one's career. Nisar's...

Sekou Tyler joins for a discussion on how to build SQL skills in 2025, what it takes to move up in the data & analytics field and advice for those considering consulting. Sekou's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sekoutyler/ Royal Blue Analytics (Sekou's Company): https://www.royalblueanalytics.com/ SQLSekou YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SQLSekou Sekou's presentation at Tab...

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: https://www.thedataschool.com

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 Fix...

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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/

Data practitioner and career coach Isaac Tucker-Rasbury joins the Data Ideas Podcast for episode 54. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuckerrasbury/ topmate: https://topmate.io/isaac_tucker_rasbury

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...

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 skills and how to position yourself. More on Cait: Cait has provided more than 1000 students from 100...

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...

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'...