Data Podcast for Nerds!

Learn all about how an internal auditor uses data to solve the world's problems, one brick at a time. In this episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with David Lee, Director of IT Audit & Data Analytics, to discuss how he transitioned from hardware in the Air Force to revolutionizing the world of internal audit. From his "Aha!" moment with Jupyter Notebooks to his current...

Learn all about how The Data Maestro uses data to solve the world's problems, one Gartner 2006 Reading Guide at a time. In the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with the "Data Maestro" himself, Tiankai Feng, to explore why the "why" behind data is just as important as the data itself. Whether you are a data professional or just AI-curious, this episode d...

Learn all about how The ML Demystifier uses data to solve the world's problems, one children's book at a time. One of the most recognizable (and brilliant) faces in the LinkedIn data community, Kristen Kehrer, joined me for Season 4 of the Data Podcast for Nerds, and we went down some truly fascinating rabbit holes. If you’ve ever wondered how to explain your complex data job to a first-gr...

Learn all about how The Classification Guru use data to solve the world's problems, one cleaning supply at a time. On the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! we talk with the one and only Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru, about why clean data is the ultimate prerequisite for the AI revolution. From running a failed clothing shop to becoming a globally recognized expert in spend d...

Learn all about how 5 of the best data professionals predict their usage of data to solve the world's problems, one hot take at a time. Pop the champagne for the 100th episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! 🍾🥂 I got to celebrate my favorite podcast with a powerhouse panel of past guests: Matthew Brandt, Sonali Kumar, Elijah Butler, Robin Hunt, Ramona Truta Tune in to hear us dish on the last...

In this special 99th episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, Monica continues a favorite tradition by welcoming back the incredible Ramona Truta for the third year in a row! As they celebrate the end of Season 3 and look toward the monumental 100th episode, they're dishing out some serious nerdnourishment on everything from the history of AI to the evolution of data-driven auditing. They reflec...

Hey nerds, Monica here! I wanted to celebrate the New Year by sharing a video of some clips from Season 3 of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Check out all the best tips, tricks, and nerdy fun bits to make you the best data analyst you can be 🤓 Thank you for all your support this year, I appreciate each and every one of you and as always folks... Happy Learning!! ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Learn all about how a Data Analyst Apprentice uses data to solve the world's problems, one networking event at a time. You've heard of doom scrolling, but what about doom learning? On the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Jonathan shares with us how to break the cycle of endless studying without applying your learned skills. Jonathan Yamasaki shares his powerful origin story, i...

Learn all about how an author uses data to solve the world's problems, one ANCHOR at a time. Meet Aakriti, a self-described "data superhero" whose journey started in Actuarial Science (believing insurance would save the world) and pivoted dramatically after stumbling into the world of data analytics! She proved that anybody can learn to code and leveraged her passion for problem-solv...

Learn all about how a data scientists use data to solve the world's problems, one ML interview at a time. Do you really need to master the complex math behind machine learning models to ace your interview? In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds! we have two amazing Senior Data Scientists, Nirmal and Karun, helping to break down the complexities of Machine Learning careers and the esse...

Learn all about how a problem solving enthusiast uses data to solve the world's problems, one business improvement at a time. Ever wondered what makes a data team truly exceptional? The latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds is a bit different this week as we dive deep with Ollie Hughes, co-founder of Count, to uncover the secrets to building a highly effective data team that stands out...

This podcast episode is AI generated, using the tool NotebookLM and summarizes Joy Buloamwini's book "Unmasking AI". Listen in to learn about the groundbreaking insights from Joy Buolamwini's powerful book, Unmasking AI, exploring her personal journey and pivotal research. Key Takeaways from this episode: • AI systems inherently carry algorithmic bias from biased creators and unr...

Learn all about how an IT Auditor uses data to solve the world's problems, one SOX control at a time. In the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we spoke with Arpna Aggarwal, a Senior IT Auditor specializing in data governance and compliance in the healthcare industry. Arpna shares her fascinating journey to becoming an IT audit expert, highlighting the critical intersection of data anal...

Learn all about how an open source advocate uses data to solve the world's problems, open source tool at a time. In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds! we talked with the amazing Atanas Bosakov to explore his fascinating journey into the world of data analytics. Learn about his unconventional path that didn't start with computers or traditional quantitative fields, and how colleg...

Learn all about how a Community Leader uses data to solve the world's problems, one data conference at a time. In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds!, we talk with Phoenix, who shares an inspiring journey from studying statistics to becoming an analytics engineer. Phoenix offers fantastic insights perfect for anyone exploring a career in data, showing how to be a leader as an individual...

Learn all about how a Content Manager uses data to solve the world's problems, one blog post at a time. This week on the Data Podcast for Nerds!, I talked to Megan Bowers, who pivoted into data analytics after realizing she loved working with data in Excel. She took a bootcamp, landed a role using Power BI and Alteryx, and started blogging about her journey - sharing tips, project insights, an...

In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds! we talked with Aaron Wilkerson about his path to leadership. Key takeaways from our conversation: - Self-awareness matters and clarity can earn respect - Tech is just part of the puzzle and choosing the right tools matter - Spreadsheets can be simple but extremely powerful! Listen in for insights and real-world advice from a professional data nerd w...

Learn all about how a professional storyteller uses data to solve the world's problems, one game show at a time. We had an interesting conversation with David Cohen, who built a career in consulting and found a passion for using data storytelling to drive real strategic change. But it’s not just about building dashboards. At The end of the day it’s about creating conversations, shifting mindse...

Learn all about how a Cybersecurity Leader uses data to solve the world's problems, one hack at a time. What happens when a curious kid starts pulling computers out of the trash, takes them apart, and falls headfirst into the hacking scene? Turns out, you can turn that curiosity into a 20+ year career in tech! In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we got to talk with Rob Whetstine....

Learn all about how a data leadership coach uses data to solve the world's problems, one pizza at a time. The latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Tris Burns, who started in oil & gas as a business analyst, discovered the power of data, and morphed into a data analyst. Along the way, he worked in banking, scaled data teams at Pizza Hut, and now helps data leaders maximize...

Learn all about how a data junkie uses data to solve the world's problems, one Power Query at a time. The latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Robin Hunt who shares with us an inspiring story of how she went from teaching Microsoft Outlook and Windows 95 to running her very own company, ThinkData, building groundbreaking training software and shaping national standards for da...

Learn all about how a data nerd uses data to solve the world's problems, one pizza topping at a time. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris, a map nerd turned analytics pro whose journey through GIS, consulting, and public sector tech is nothing short of inspiring. Highlights: - How to work with spatial data - Finding needles in haystacks - Focusing on Scott Taylor's moto, 'Truth, b...

Happy New Year!! Data Podcast for Nerds! brings you a very special episode, which is now a yearly tradition... In this episode, my dear friend Ramona C. Truta, M.Sc. joins the show to recap Season 2 and the random awesomeness that occurred for nerdnourishment in 2024. PLUS! We talk about a very important topic of why adaptability is one of the best skills for a data professional DOUBLE PLUS!! We g...

Have you ever heard of the Accountant Data Analyst?? If not, you'll definitely want to check out the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! We talked with Fabrice to learn about how his career in management accounting, which he calls the "Accountant Data Analyst" Fabrice enjoys the combination of data engineering, insights generation, and deep business performance analysis. Highlights 🌟 Th...

Learn all about how an animal welfare insights expert uses data to solve the world's problems, one dog bark at a time. In this episode, Michelle shares how she turned her love for research and statistics into a fulfilling career. Michelle says that cause-driven work will always be at the heart of what she does. Highlights 🔦 - The scientific method applies everywhere: Start with a question, be spe...