Data Ideas Podcast

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...

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 an...

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 +plent...

Alexander Izydorczyk, Founder of Cybersyn, joins Brandi Beals for a discussion on data-as-a-service. Alex shares his passion & expertise on economic data, why he founded Cybersyn and the opportunities presented by using economic data delivered on Snowflake's data cloud platform. Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-izydorczyk-86390759/ Learn more about Cybersyn & provide feedbac...

João Sousa, who has experience as a data scientist, consultant, and startup founder, shares his perspective on how you can position yourself to be a trusted advisor within the business. We discuss the value of being embedded within a line-of-business, why communication and business understanding is the missing link for successful data projects, and badminton.   Links: João Sousa | LinkedIn Data Bo...

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...

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 w...

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...

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! https://www.thedatashop.co/value

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 o...

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...

Nicholas Lowthorpe is a Communication & Data Visualization Expert and creator of the The 5CS Data Visualization System.  In this episode, we revisit a live event I hosted with Nicholas, discussing how your data visualizations and projects can command attention within your organization. You can learn more about Nicholas on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaslowthorpe/

Joshua Burkhow , Chief Evangelist at Alteryx, joins the Data Ideas podcast for a discussion on: -Making a career transition into the analytics field -Learning Alteryx and developing a passion for it -His approach and recommendations for learning new data skills -The program and intiatives Alteryx has invested in to support data education -How data skills & literacy impact an organizations analytic...

Kedeisha Bryan discusses how she successfully transitioned and self-taught her way into a career in data, as well as how she has since: Moved from an internship to a senior role Obtained both data analytics and data engineering roles Built a successful personal brand Launched an organization that is creating a community of mentors for those learning data & analytics skills Started authoring two bo...

It seems every parent is looking for ways to reduce the amount of screen time their kids are allowed to have.  Gulrez Khan has a solution that can also help them learn a critical new skill -- data visualization!  In this episode, we discuss his new book that explains how you can educate your kids on the principles of data visualization by "drawing data." Link to Gulrez Khan's new book: Drawing Dat...

Laura McDonald , Enterprise Account Executive at ThoughtSpot takes time to: Share her career journey Explain what self-service analytics means to her Provide her expertise & perspective on search & interactive analytics Walk through some of the challenges & opportunities organizations have with implementing modern analytics initiatives +much more.  This is a thought provoking discussion you won't...

To build a best-in-class data & analytics function at your organization, the right people are needed.  In this episode, we revisit a presentation I (Dustin) gave on how to attract & retain analytics talent.

In this episode, I discuss healthcare analytics with Dylan Clark.  Dylan has a wealth of experience in this field, and is currently Associate Vice President of Data & Analytics at OU Health.  We discuss what it's like to work in healthcare analytics, the many transformative use-cases in the field and where it may be headed in the near future.  If you've had interest in getting into the growing fie...

Sangeeta Krishnan is author of "Thriving in a Data World" and Senior Analytics Lead, Commercial NA at Bayer.  In our discussion, we talk about: Her career journey and path to becoming an author What it means to THRIVE with data & analytics The book writing process The right foundations needed for successful data & analytics initiatives And of course, her favorite use-cases for modern analytics You...

In this episode, I talk with Scott Taylor, Author of "Telling Your Data Story" and The Data Whisperer / Principal Consultant at MetaMeta Consulting.  In this insightful, humorous and example-filled discussion, we talk all things data management, including: --What data management is --Why its critical, especially for organizations under pressure to put data & analytics programs in place --Why most...

Capitalize Consulting was recently recognized as the Global Alteryx Partner of the Year.  In this episode, I discuss lessons learned along the way to building an award-winning analytics firm with it's Managing Partner, Eric Soden.  Eric shares advice based upon his wealth of experience gained from: --successfully delivering projects across various industries and types of organizations --working in...

Episode 27 features an interview with Dr. Serena H. Huang, Ph. D.  Dr. Huang is a globally recognized expert in the field of people analytics.  She is currently the CDO of ABE.work, as well as Founder of Data with Serena.  Previously, she held the roles of Global Head of People Analytics for PayPal, as well as Global Head of People Analytics for The Kraft Heinz Company. Dr. Huang is also the instr...

Jay Henderson joins me for episode 26 of the Data Ideas podcast. Jay is the Senior Vice President of Product Management for Alteryx. In our discussion, we talk about: -How Jay became interested in data & analytics -His advice to future leaders in the field -What Alteryx is -Some of Jay's favorite use-cases for Alteryx & modern analytics in general -As well as some of the new functionality Alteryx...

In episode 25, I discuss data literacy with Allen Hillery. Allen is the Co-Founder of Be Data Lit, and is also a social ambassador for Tableau. In our conversation, we learn more about: -What Data Literacy means -Why it's lacking, and -Allen's mission to increase it Given it's valentines week, we also encourage listeners to share some data love, and thank others in the field that help or inspire t...

If you've ever considered or wanted to learn more about getting Tableau Desktop certified, this episode is for you!  Adam Mico, author of "Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification," joins me to discuss: -His career journey -His new book "Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification" -What Tableau certification is and who should consider it -What it means to be a Tableau Visionary -Some of his favorite...