Alter Everything 187: How Alteryx Helped Me Land a New Job
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Jun 18, 2025 Paula Maddox, a self-service analytics manager at Truist, shares how Alteryx transformed her career by streamlining tedious Excel tasks. She emphasizes the power of storytelling in analytics, unlocking new career opportunities. Paula also discusses the journey to Alteryx certification, underlining the value of training and practical application. Additionally, she talks about the thrill of leading a team and the joys of data manipulation, encouraging listeners to embrace innovative tools like Alteryx for enhanced efficiency.
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Paula's Alteryx Career Start
- Paula discovered Alteryx through a teammate and quickly saw its potential to transform her Excel heavy work.
- She developed workflows that became popular via word of mouth across teams, growing her informal expertise.
Pitching Alteryx via Excel Limits
- Identify Excel limitations and pitch Alteryx solutions by highlighting time savings and data handling capacities.
- Use simple demos like combining monthly loan files to showcase value and encourage adoption.
Saving Time, Sharing Stories
- Paula saved a colleague 33 hours daily by automating a tedious report that took hours in Excel.
- Telling relatable stories of time saved made her work appreciated and helped spread the word about Alteryx.