Data Ideas Podcast

This episode features an interview with Kate Strachnyi.  Kate is the Founder of Datacated and most recently, the author of the new book “ColorWise.” In this episode, we discuss how Kate got interested in the application of color in data analytics, why it’s important and what the process of writing a book looks like. We also get a sneak preview of what her next book will be! Links referenced during the episode: ColorWise book info: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/colorwise/9781492097839/ DATAcated (Kate's company) Website: https://www.datacated.com/ Follow Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/  

Episode 14 features an interview with Abisola Oni.  Abisola works in the Fintech industry in Lagos, Nigeria, and is Africa's first Tableau Visionary.  In this episode, we discuss what the analytics community looks like in Lagos, what it means to be a Tableau Visionary and her advice for those entering the data analytics field right now.  Below are links referenced during the interview: DataFest Africa: https://datafestafrica.com/ Abisola's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abisola-oni/  

Episode 13 of the Data Ideas podcast features an interview with the entire leadership team of the popular & growing "Business Intelligence and Analytics Athens" Meetup group. In this fun group discussion, we explore their story of building a thriving analytics community in Athens. You'll also learn more about industries leveraging BI & analytics in Athens, as well as some of the use-cases that have been presented by their group members. Their group can be found here on the "Meetup" website: https://www.meetup.com/business-intelligence-and-analytics-athens/ Link to their YouTube page & past meeting recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@athensbianalyticsmeetup8882 Leadership Team Members & LinkedIn Profiles: Ismini Savvala https://www.linkedin.com/in/isminisavvala/ Lefteris Mantelas https://www.linkedin.com/in/lefterismantelas/ Konstantinos Konstantos https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinos-konstantos-06910128/ Konstantinos Vyzas-Asimakopoulos https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvyzas/  

This episode features an interview with Brandi Beals, who is an Analytics leader in every sense of the word. She is an Analytics Manager, Tableau Ambassador, host of the Data Book Club, co-host of the Data Careers Summit and frequent contributor to articles and training sessions. Knowing what to work on and when can be a huge challenge for data analysts and leaders. In this episode, Brandi shares with us her process for identifying, prioritizing and implementing the right analytics projects at the right time. 

Episode 11 of the Data Ideas podcast features an interview with CARTO’s Geospatial Advocate, Helen McKenzie. As a Geospatial Advocate, she seeks to get people and organizations HYPED about Location Intelligence! In this episode, Helen shares from her wealth of experiences in geospatial analytics, including some of her favorite use-cases, her work on CARTO’s blog and what you’re missing if you’re NOT leveraging geospatial analytics. Helen's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenmckenzie003/ CARTO's blog: https://carto.com/blog/ CARTO Academy: https://academy.carto.com/

Episode 10 of the Data Ideas podcast features an interview with DataDrive Founder, Luke Komiskey. Luke's experience has taught him much about the importance of the human aspect in driving transformational change with analytics. He shares this experience with us and explains the practical implications of making (or not making!) a data culture human-centered. Link to Luke's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/komiskey/ Link to DataDrive's website: https://godatadrive.com/

Episode 9 of the Data Ideas podcast features an interview with Harvey Smolic.  Harvey is the Founder of Graphite Note, a Predictive Analytics, Auto ML, and Data Storytelling Platform We explore the possibilities that low code machine learning makes possible, who can utilize it and some of the most impactful use-cases.  You can learn more about Graphite Note and Harvey at the links below: Graphite Note's website (Free trail available): https://graphite-note.com/ Harvey's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrvoje-smolic-harvey/  

Episode 8 of the Data Ideas podcast features an interview with Analytics Evangelist Heidi Kalbe.  In this episode, we discuss a range of topics, including the importance of speaking up and what it means to make the world better with data.  We also talk about what it looks like to be a Tableau Ambassador, Heidi's work in data evangelism and her favorite use-cases for analytics.  Links to follow Heidi, her work and the communities she leads:   LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-kalbe-174607b7/ Heidi's website: http://heidikalbe.com/ Heidi's blog: http://queenofdata.net/ Heidi's Tableau Public site: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/heidi.kalbe#!/ Woodmark Consulting website: https://www.woodmark.de/

Episode 7 of the Data Ideas podcast features an interview with Leon Gordon, Microsoft MVP. In this episode, we discuss the central theme of the importance of community in analytics. This includes the role of social media, data challenges and user groups. We discuss the benefits communities offer to both analytics professionals, as well as those outside of the field. We also get to know Leon further, the work he does and some of his favorite use-cases for analytics! Links to follow Leon, his work and the communities he leads: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-gordon/ Pomerol Partners website: https://pomerolpartners.com/ UK Power BI User Group: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Powe... dataDNA challenge (LinkedIn group): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9075495/

The sixth episode in our podcast features a recording of the sixth session in the "IMPACTFUL ANALYTICS" series broadcast on LinkedIn Live by Data Ideas.   This episode features an interview with Julia Fryk and Olga Rosales.  Julia and Olga are both data community leaders, that have experience building an analytics function from the ground up. This session will highlight the key ingredients to getting an impactful analytics program off the ground.  From the tech required, to the role of internal marketing promoting the value of analytics -- Julia and Olga have done it all with great success.  Join us to learn how you can do the same!