EP 21: Sawyer Nyquist from The Data Shop

Sawyer Nyquist, founder of The Data Shop discuss his journey from theology to the tech world of data analytics. Sawyer shares insights on how non-technical backgrounds can provide a fresh perspective in tech, emphasizing the importance of blending business understanding with data for effective problem-solving. The conversation explores the evolving role of data analytics and business strategies in driving value and innovation across industries.

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0:00 - Podcast Introduction
1:24 - Tech Career Beginnings
5:17 - Business Problem Solving
11:59 - Balancing Business and Technology
17:30 - User-Centric Solutions
22:13 - Microsoft Azure Data Evolution
26:18 - Azure Synapse Analytics Overview
29:50 - Azure Synapse for Business Users
34:40 - Azure Synapse Co-Pilot Features
43:17 - Founding The Data Shop
43:36 - The Data Shop Origin Story
44:10 - The Data Shop Services
45:15 - Integrating Business and Tech Solutions
46:26 - Business Incentive Strategies
50:10 - Project-Based vs Time and Material
52:00 - Managing Scope Creep
55:40 - Value Identification Techniques
57:55 - The Power of Declining Projects
59:05 - Project Value Assessment
1:01:15 - Understanding Metric Trees
1:03:07 - Making Customers Successful
1:04:06 - Assessing Work Value
1:05:55 - Challenges in Business Outcomes
1:07:48 - Free Bootcamp Promotion
1:09:35 - Quick-Fire Questions
1:10:37 - Open Source Libraries
1:11:24 - Influential Tech Personalities
1:12:17 - Tech Book Recommendations
1:14:13 - Vacation Destinations
1:15:35 - Tech Industry Advice
1:17:30 - Connecting with Sawyer Nyquist
1:20:07 - AI Implementation at DWS
1:24:12 - Episode Conclusion

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