The Analytics Engineering Podcast Building a data team from the beginning (w/ Daniel Avancini)
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Jan 26, 2025 Daniel Avancini, Chief Data Officer and co-founder of Indicium, shares insights on building a data team from the ground up. He emphasizes the importance of investing in training over hiring experienced professionals, fostering a talent pipeline that has successfully prepared hundreds of new data professionals. Avancini also discusses the challenges of cultivating data talent in Brazil, innovative training programs, and the significance of strategic partnerships in consulting. His approach merges technology training with a positive company culture, paving the way for future growth in the analytics field.
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Indicium's Unlikely Origins
- Indicium, a data consultancy, started in Florianópolis, a Brazilian tech hub.
- The founders initially lacked deep data consultancy experience but had backgrounds in startups, engineering, and even surfboard manufacturing.
From Insights to Platforms
- Early on, Indicium noticed companies had ample data and tools but struggled to use them effectively.
- This led them to shift from advanced analytics to building foundational data platforms for clients.
Build Your Own Talent Pipeline
- Focus on building in-house training programs, especially in competitive talent markets.
- Create talent pipelines through free courses and university outreach, hiring the top performers.