The Analytic Mind

In this episode, Brian talks to Haroon Ali, founder of Stellify BI, on how he made the jump from corporate to consulting. In just six short years, Haroon went from being a graduate student in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with no data analytics experience to becoming an Enterprise DNA intern, and from being a skilled corporate BI Analyst to founding a successful consulting firm. Brian and Har...

In this episode, Brian talks to a range of BI experts who have managed to start and grow a successful consulting business out of their foundational skills. Listen as Rick de Groot, Paul Lucassen, and George Mount talk about what it takes to start and grow a consultancy business. They also share some tips and tricks on how to get a consulting business off the ground. For full show notes, and the li...

With so many options to choose from in the tech space, why should you consider data analytics? In this episode of The Analytic Mind, our Chief Content Manager, Brian Julius talks about why pursuing a career in data analytics is worth it. He also talks about the things you’ll need to have in your toolbox in order to achieve a highly successful career in this in-demand field. For full show notes, an...

In this brand-new episode, we’re trying something new for a change. Brian Julius rounds up a panel of Enterprise DNA experts and asks them the most common questions that are being asked in a job interview for a data analyst position. If you are interviewing for a data analyst position, make sure to check out this episode and brush up on the topics that Brian and the experts discuss on this epic ep...

Join Brian Julius, Gaelim Holland, and George Mount as they talk about the advantages of learning a second programming language when using Power BI. In this episode, you’ll learn how Python and R can improve the work you’re doing in Power BI. They also talk about the advantages and limitations of both languages, and which one to choose to integrate with Power BI. For full show notes, and the links...

In a brand-new episode of The Analytical Mind, the Enterprise DNA experts sat down to discuss their different approaches when making entries for the Power BI Challenges. The experts also touched upon how to build dashboards and reports for an unfamiliar industry, and offered tips for newbies who want to join future challenges. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterpr...

In this episode, Andrew Swan talks about how implementing analytics and incorporating data can greatly transform the way law firms work. Andrew also talks about how data governance can deliver great value for organizations in the long run. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/stream-data-analytics/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.en...

Listen to Wendy Zhang as she talks about how you can learn analytics if you want to pursue a career in data. She also talks about how a data analytics education can come in many forms, and not just from having a formal degree. Wendy also emphasizes the importance of accomplishing low-hanging fruits early on when establishing your data framework, and how these can help change the mindsets of people...

In this episode, Bharath Natarajan talks about how we can successfully utilize small analytical teams in a big organization. He also talks about how to deal with challenges like complex data models, legacy systems, and ensuring that everybody is on the same page. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/utilizing-analytical-teams/ Be our guest, regis...

In this episode, join Anirudh Kuthiala of Groupon as he talks about the importance of stream analytics when it comes to detecting relevant patterns and developing insights real-time to enable data-driven decisions. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/stream-data-analytics/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-...

In this brand-new episode, Douglas Rahden talks about the importance of fraud analytics so that organizations can detect fraudulent practices and take precautionary measures to curb them. Douglas also talks about how thinking outside of the box and instilling creativity can help data analysts with their work. He also believes in having an agnostic approach when it comes to tools; he says that you...

Join Alexs Thompson as he talks about what it takes to build a successful data strategy. In the episode, he tells us that the best way to get executive sponsorship is by starting small and showing quick wins that will decrease or eliminate an organization’s inefficiencies. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/government-data-strategy/ Be our gues...

Gert Haegdorens talks about being an engineer in the analytics space. He says that the recipe to success is choosing a good data lake strategy, having a data catalog, and using the right ETL tools. Gert also talks about how Power BI can improve an organization's data culture because it’s easy to make the switch from Excel to Microsoft’s own analytics tool. For full show notes, and the links mentio...

Join Rashmi Menon of FedEx as she talks about how customer experience analytics can be used by businesses so that they can better understand their customers and make their experience more enjoyable. In this episode, Rashmi also talks about what makes customer experience analytics unique in the analytics space, and how to deal with large and complex datasets. For full show notes, and the links ment...

Join Christine Greenleaf as she discusses how analytics helps the insurance industry. In this podcast episode, she also talks about how the lines between data science and data analytics are blurring, and how these two fields can help industries that have exponential data growth. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/life-insurance-analytics/ Be ou...

In this episode, Adam Heppe talks about how analytics tools can help showcase the value of analytics, but having the right mindset is important more than anything else. He also talks about overcoming the challenges of legacy systems with data lakes and provides techniques on how you can monetize your data assets. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podc...

In this episode, Bruno Reis discusses the impact of business intelligence in the aerospace industry. He talks about the challenges he encountered and how building a strong governance model helped his organization scale up. As long-time fans of Power BI, Bruno and Sam talk about what’s still possible with Microsoft’s analytics tool and what users can look forward to from the Microsoft ecosystem. Fo...

Join Aleksandar Lazarevic as he talks about how companies can create a culture of analytics by changing the mindset of its people. In this episode, Aleksandar also talks about the importance of descriptive and predictive analytics. He also provides tips on how organizations can drive their data culture initiatives faster. To close out the episode, Aleksandar and Sam also discuss emerging trends in...

Listen to Matthew Brown as he talks about how data analytics is changing the real estate space. Find out how analytics is being used by eco-friendly builders to create sustainable buildings. In this episode, Matthew also talks about using semi-agile methodology to effectively lead and manage data analytics teams. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podc...

Listen as Brett Cohen discusses the importance of assigning value to your data assets and creating a data-driven culture. In this brand-new episode, Brett talks about assigning value to operational efficiency. He also discusses how the design thinking methodology can be used to improve your operational efficiency. To create data culture within your organization, Brett recommends two things: 1. fin...

Listen as Prashant Natarajan talks to Sam McKay about how AI is making the world a better place. He discusses both tactical and strategical frameworks when it comes to building AI solutions. Prashant points out how the cloud has democratized software in many ways, and that people should focus on being successful in one cloud first before using multiclouds. He also discusses the impact of AI and au...

Listen to Joel Dunahoe as he talks to Sam McKay on how to manage the challenges of acquiring new data assets during an acquisition. They also talk about the differences between a startup and a Fortune 500 company when it comes to handling data assets. The two also discuss the advantages of having and sticking to a playbook, and how to convince stakeholders on the value of implementing data initiat...

Listen and learn as Richie Bachala discusses the practical applications of data engineering to real-world operations. They also discuss the importance of data lakes in business analytics, and how cloud-based tools like Snowflake can help users fully leverage on their data to power their businesses. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/import...

Listen to Sam McKay and Juan Orozco of US Foods as they talk about how you can prioritize the various data initiatives you want to implement in your own organization. In this episode, they also discuss how you can decide on the best initiatives to focus on when dealing with massive amounts of data. You’ll also learn strategies for building a modern analytics stack, and find out if data hubs will b...

Listen as Sam McKay and Greg Philps discuss the importance and challenges of a data-driven culture in the government and public sector. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-analytics-in-government/