The Joe Reis Show Ghalib Suleiman & Kevin Connolly - Data Team "What Ifs"
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Feb 17, 2025 Ghalib Suleiman, a data expert, and Kevin Connolly, a data professional with a PhD in physics, dive into the intricacies of data team dynamics. They share their personal transitions from academia to tech, balancing intellectual curiosity with corporate goals. The duo discusses the challenges of hiring, managing, and evaluating data teams, emphasizing the importance of communication and integrity. They also explore the trend of data professionals shifting into product management, highlighting the unique challenges that come with these evolving roles.
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Hiring Good Analysts
- Prioritize candidate curiosity and business sense when hiring analysts.
- Evaluate their ability to generate insightful follow-up questions during interviews.
Public Data Challenge
- Kevin Connolly publicly challenged an executive's misleading data presentation.
- This principled act, though effective, created a tense HR situation.
Vetting Data Teams
- When interviewing, thoroughly assess the data team and company culture.
- Look for red flags like slow responses, inconsistent communication, or negative Glassdoor reviews.