The Analytic Mind

Today’s episode features Gilbert Quevauvilliers , an expert in the field of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. He has been in the industry since 2009 and has been an early adopter of Power BI, which he has been using for many years in his consulting and various engagements. His expertise spans across the data stack, from multidimensional cubes to the tabular model, and he has continuously k...

In this episode, Sam McKay and Brian Julius discuss their latest initiative from Enterprise DNA, called Workouts. The aim of Workouts is to help users improve their skills in a more time-efficient and accessible way. They dive into how Workouts provide users with the opportunity to accelerate their skills in data analysis through daily challenges and access to experts in various fields. Brian shar...

In this episode of the podcast, learn from the expertise of Thomas Martens, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Solution Architect at Munich Re. Join us as he explores the role of a Power BI Sherpa in driving a data culture and overcoming challenges in organizations. With 25 years of experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Analytics solutions, Tom shares his insights on us...

With his financial background and data modeling expertise, Chris Barber, a Microsoft MVP, explores the irony of his journey to discover the optimal data model, a task that requires both technical knowledge and a judgement call, to uncover the key to his clients' successful decision-making. Chris Barber is a Microsoft MVP and chartered accountant with a Masters in analytics. He has presented at Mic...

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have been nothing short of groundbreaking. The implications for businesses, jobs, and education are profound, and it can be both awe-inspiring and intimidating to consider what the future may bring. Brian and Sam discuss AI’s impact on coding, and how it has already begun to shift the way we do things. With a $20 billion investment...

Are you struggling to create a data culture in your organization that can support everyone inside the company, not just the executive? Chris Wagner, a director of data solutions at Baker Tilly, is here to help. With over two decades of experience in the data analytics space, Chris has worked with large organizations to create modernized data and analytical strategies. He will provide actionable id...

Are you looking to advance your analytics career? Then you won't want to miss this episode of Analytic Mind. In it, Greg Hamper, a financial analyst, and former Marine Corps crew chief share his journey from the military to the analytics space. He'll provide valuable tips on identifying, developing, and establishing an analytics career for maximum success. Greg will provide insight into how he use...

On the Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay invited Brian Julius, the Chief Content Officer of Enterprise DNA, to discuss ChatGPT, a promising new tool that could revolutionize data analytics. They shared their initial thoughts on ChatGPT and its potential to enhance careers in the field, rather than pose a threat.  ChatGPT, short for "Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3," is an OpenAI language...

In this episode of the Analytic Mind Podcast, Chris Webb , a member of the Power BI Customer Advisory Team at Microsoft, shares his insights on the history and development of Power BI and how the team listens to customer feedback to create an enterprise BI tool for professionals and casual users alike. Chris reveals how the team has to balance making the tool easy to use and accessible with promot...

In this episode, Jarrett Moore talks about how he learned to use Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop to automate his work and save time. He explains how he uses these tools to connect to different software and websites, extract data, and schedule reports. He also shares how he has used Power Automate to replace manual work for clients, freeing up their time to do more profitable work for the...

With the power of analytics, marketing campaigns can be fine-tuned for maximum impact and ROI. "Math and Analytics can make you a better person." Mark Stouse is the CEO of Proof Analytics and a former large company CCO and CMO. He has extensive experience in analytics and decision making, and is passionate about operationalizing analytics to empower business leaders. This is Mark Stouse's story......

In this podcast episode, Sam McKay is joined by Aron Clymer.   Aron Clymer has been in the data world for 25 years and has grown his consulting business for the past seven years. Aron's mission is to empower clients to get the most out of their data through self-service analytics and actionable analytics. Aron shares a story about his time at Salesforce and how he was able to use data to incr...

In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay is joined by Esteban Fabiani and discusses the opportunities and potential one can pursue whether as an enterprising individual or company and align it with one’s skill set as a strategy. Esteban has been educated and worked in Argentina, Chile, and the USA giving him unique international exposure in diverse fields. He is a Certified Project...

Do you know what design psychology is? Thomas Watkins describes it as taking what we know about psychology and applying it to technology. Incorporating our knowledge of sensory perception and cognition into the product in order to ensure that it resonates with users.  In this episode of the podcast, Sam McKay speaks with Thomas Watkins about design psychology and how it can be incorporated in...

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in Microsoft Modern Workplace Intelligence? In this episode of the Analytic Mind, Sam McKay spoke with Kristian Bubalo previously a Technical Specialist Intelligence and now a Cloud Solution Architect in Microsoft Switzerland. Dive in and discover his role within Microsoft. An insider update about the latest and greatest trends in Power BI. And most especially hi...

A business intelligence (BI) service facilitates the use of structured data in order to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. It is an end-to-end service that handles the extraction, organization, and maintenance of data. So if you're a small business with limited IT resources or someone who's interested in exploring this service model using Power BI, this episode's for you....

If you are working in the BI & Analytics field, you may have heard of self-service business intelligence (BI). In fact, you might also have a strong interest in implementing Self-service BI into your organization. Self-service BI systems like Power BI allow you to put your data models into the hands of many users and let them analyze their own data without the involvement of developers. While...

Technology-based on no code enables effective "citizen development," where business users can rapidly develop apps and virtual agents without extensive IT assistance. In order to meet this business need, Microsoft's Power Platform combines the strengths of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. Sam McKay interviews Enterprise DNA expert Henry Habib in this episode of The A...

A company’s success directly correlates with its people which is why employers and HR/talent acquisition personnel are constantly improving how they find, hire, and retain the best candidates. Data analytics plays a major role in this process. In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay is joined by Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, to talk about hiring in analytics and data literacy....

Businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of data analytics in making informed decisions across all aspects of their operations. However, simply having access to data is not enough. They need to be able to extract value from it as well. They also need to have the skills and tools to analyze it effectively. How can businesses become more literate about their data in order to identify a...

Analyzing, interpreting, and monitoring data is crucial for a business or an organization, and things have never been easier than using Power BI. Microsoft Power BI creates an analytical environment for monitoring data and sharing reports. It delivers interactive data visualization BI capabilities allowing users to see and share data and insights throughout their organization. In this episode of T...

There’s no question that it is important for companies to understand their data. The challenge most businesses face, however, is that they lack the time and manpower to gather, analyze, and report all of their relevant data. Moreover, big data has made it even more difficult for business owners to make decisions based on information spread out across multiple systems. How can businesses find solut...

Data analytics skills are in high demand. Increasingly, companies are hiring data analytics skills not just to conduct research and generate reports, but also to act as thought leaders who will help companies gain a competitive edge by leveraging their skills strategically. No matter how experienced you are in data analytics, there are many marketing strategies you can implement as a data architec...

Data are not all created equal. There are structured (machine-generated) and unstructured (human-generated) data, and each requires a different approach. As a result of the increased use of digital applications and services, unstructured information is growing rapidly. It is estimated that 80-90% of company data is unstructured, and the amount of unstructured data continues to grow at an alarming...

Data is among the most valuable resources in an organization, and data analysts extract insights from said data to make smart business decisions. Analysts, however, can only work so fast. To extend the capabilities of Shashank's team of data analysts, they developed a proof-of-concept based on machine learning to automate the analytics process and significantly accelerate the generation of actiona...