Discover the journey of starting an analytics center of excellence with Jared Carolo from BDO, as he discusses upskilling, Alteryx benefits, and strategies for managing burnout. Explore the efficiency of Alteryx in data analytics, navigating challenges, building trust, embracing automation, and the steps to establish a successful analytics center.

Megan Dibble, a data operations expert, and Nick Schrock, founder of Dagster Labs, delve into the dynamic world of data engineering. They clarify the distinctions between data engineering and data analytics, and introduce the hybrid role of analytics engineer. The discussion uncovers the evolution of roles in data engineering, spotlighting the shift towards a software engineering mindset. They also tackle challenges like vendor fatigue, the need for quality data, and strategies for effective data orchestration, emphasizing its vital role in decision-making.