Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

631: Data Analytics Career Orientation

Nov 29, 2022

Jon Krohn chats with Luke Barousse, a YouTuber helping data science enthusiasts. They discuss career tips, funny data memes, entry-level skills, web scraping libraries, mistakes in data science, Luke's submarine experience, and essential data analyst skills.

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Luke Barousse

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Quick takeaways

Utilize humor in data science guidance videos for effective engagement.

Real-time analysis on submarines helped Luke transition to data analytics career.

Focus on mastering Excel, SQL, Python, and data storytelling for data analyst success.

Deep dives

Luke Baruse Background and YouTube Channel

Luke Baruse, a former submariner in the U.S. Navy, transitioned to data analytics and now runs a popular YouTube channel focused on data analytics guidance for aspiring professionals. His channel creatively combines step-by-step tutorials, hot takes, engaging visuals, and humorous skits to make complex concepts easy to understand for entry-level analysts.

Intro

3min

Exploring Data Analytics Journey and YouTube Channel Content

12min

Comparison of Python Libraries for Web Scraping and Career Assumptions in Data Analytics

3min

Skills and Tools for Entry-Level Data Analysts

7min

Importance of Feedback and Entrepreneurial Venture in Health Startup

10min

Feedback, Learning Experiences, and Social Media Promotion

2min

Seizing Opportunities and Career Transitions in Data Analysis

19min

Insights on Data Analytics Essentials and Tools for Future Jobs

4min

Interview success, funny memes about data, and stakeholder management: Jon Krohn speaks with Luke Barousse, a full-time YouTuber who produces content to help aspiring data scientists. First, Jon and his guest go underwater to find out how data science can help you while working on a submarine before they emerge onto Luke’s YouTube channel. There, he discloses all the helpful hacks for data science beginners—with a generous helping of humor! As founder of MacroFit, a data-driven company that helps with meal planning, Luke is no stranger to portion sizes…

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In this episode you will learn:
• Where Luke gets his inspiration for making YouTube videos [04:46]
• How Luke got into creating comedy skits [08:21]
• Luke’s favorite Python libraries for web scraping [14:41]
• Incorrect assumptions that aspiring data scientists make [15:54]
• The best time to use Power BI [19:15]
• The biggest mistakes Luke made in his data science career [22:17]
• Luke’s experience as a submariner and how it helped him in his data analyst career [38:13]
• The must-have skills for entry-level data analyst roles [43:46]

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