Data Ideas Podcast

In episode 25, I discuss data literacy with Allen Hillery. Allen is the Co-Founder of Be Data Lit, and is also a social ambassador for Tableau. In our conversation, we learn more about: -What Data Literacy means -Why it's lacking, and -Allen's mission to increase it Given it's valentines week, we also encourage listeners to share some data love, and thank others in the field that help or inspire them! Links referenced during episode: Be Data Lit website: https://bedatalit.com/ Allen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenhillery/ Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlDatavizguy Mico on LinkedIn (received appreciation shout-out from Allen): https://www.linkedin.com/in/micoyuk/ Sean Miller on LinkedIn (received appreciation shout-out from Allen):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hipstervizninja/ Check out the #DuBoisChallenge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=duboischallenge    

If you've ever considered or wanted to learn more about getting Tableau Desktop certified, this episode is for you!  Adam Mico, author of "Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification," joins me to discuss: -His career journey -His new book "Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification" -What Tableau certification is and who should consider it -What it means to be a Tableau Visionary -Some of his favorite use-cases for Tableau & modern analytics   Links referenced during this episode: Adam Mico's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammico/ Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamMico1 Tableau Desktop Certification information on Tableau's website: https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification/desktop-specialist Link to Adam's book on Amazon: Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification: A prep guide with multiple learning styles to help you gain Tableau Desktop Specialist certification: 9781801810135: Computer Science Books @ Amazon.com Link to Adam's book on packt's website: https://www.packtpub.com/product/tableau-desktop-specialist-certification/9781801810135

Regardless of your role, this conversation is relevant to you. You'll leave it with an improved understanding of what data monetization is and why its so important to be thinking about it! Data Juice & Infonomics author Doug Laney joins me for a discussion on the extraordinarily impactful topic of data monetization. In our conversation we discuss: How Doug got into the data & analytics field What it means to monetize data Examples of how organizations can monetize their data BONUS: Doug has made a generous offer to giveaway 12 free copies of his new book to listeners of this episode.  Be sure to listen to the end to learn how to enter for free! Links referenced during the episode: Doug's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaney/ Doug's Courses on Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/instructor/dblaney Doug's Work at the University of Illinois: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/profile/douglas-laney West Monroe (the company Doug works for): https://www.westmonroe.com/    

Episode 22 features an interview with Sonali Kumar. Sonali works in the growing field of HR analytics, and is also the Co-Founder of Data in Motion. In our discussion, we talk about: -How Sonali got into the analytics field -What HR analytics is, and some examples of how it can be applied -as well as the mission of her organization “Data In Motion” – and how it provides training, resources, and live events for those looking to grow their data skills! Links on topics referenced during our discussion are below: Link Tree for Data in Motion: https://linktr.ee/data_in_motion Link Tree for Sonali's Content: https://linktr.ee/Sonali_K Sonali's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-sonali/ Directionally Correct Podcast (referenced during discussion): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/directionally-correct-a-people-analytics-podcast/id1629158392

This episode features an interview with Paul Moxon. Paul is the SVP Data Architecture and Chief Evangelist at Denodo. In our discussion, we talk all things data virtualization, including: What it is The impact it can make Some intriguing use-cases (for data virtualization & modern analytics) Links referenced during the episode: Data Virtualization Blog: https://www.datavirtualizationblog.com/ Denodo's website: https://www.denodo.com/ Paul's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmoxon/ Denodo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/denodo

This episode features part-2 of a 2-part series on a potentially underrated topic in analytics. In this segment, part-2, we continue the discussion on the use of gamification, getting the perspective of sales enablement leader Ben Schneider. Ben has lead sales enablement initiatives at multiple organizations & was also recognized by Training Magazine as an “Emerging Leader To Watch.” If you’re interested in what could potentially be a low-cost but high-impact use-case for your data, you’ll want to catch each of the abbreviated episode releases on this topic.

This episode features part-1 of a 2-part series on a potentially underrated topic in analytics. In this segment, part-1, I interview CRM/CX expert Shantanu Goswami, to kickoff a discussion on the use of gamification. If you’re interested in what could likely be a relatively low-cost but high-impact use case for your data, that drives team results, you’ll want to catch all 10-minutes of this abbreviated episode. Be sure to give part-2 a listen to get additional ideas on this topic, which will be included in the next episode release.

Most companies have business applications producing data. That data often has rich insights available in it, but it can be challenging for analysts to access it in a sustainable manner. Episode 18 features an interview with Portable Founder & CEO Ethan Aaron. Ethan used his background in business & data to start a company that's actively solving this challenge. In this episode, he'll walk through how his company's no-code/low-code solution is making this happen. Links referenced during episode: Ethan's company - https://Portable.io Portable ETL Connector Catalog: https://www.portable.io/connectors Ethan's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanaaron/

Episode 17 features a blueprint for organizations looking to get started with analytics in 2023. I gave this presentation during a live event to start this past year, and the suggestions I walk through are just as relevant as we enter this year. So whether you’re looking to jumpstart an analytics program for your company, the functional area you manage, or simply within the context of your role, this episode is for you! Link to Dustin's LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek

In this episode, Kristen Kehrer shares a machine learning project that solved a very practical problem faced by her household! She walks us through the background behind the project, and the approach she took to build it. This provides listeners with a unique opportunity to consider use-cases for machine learning, while also learning more about how they can produce these solutions themselves! Kristen is the founder of Data Moves Me, hosts the Cool Data Projects Show and is Developer Advocate for CometML. You can check out the links mentioned in the interview below: Kristen's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-kehrer-datamovesme/ Data Moves Me website: https://datamovesme.com/ More on the main project discussed in the interview: https://datamovesme.com/2022/10/10/object-detection-using-yolov5-opencv-tutorial/ CometML's website: https://www.comet.com/