Mavens of Data

To build a successful career in data, you need to focus on the right skills. You need to focus on skills that will open doors, make you job-ready, help you attract employers, and put you on the right track toward growing your career. But where should you start? In this episode, Matt Mike will give his thoughts on the most important skills you'll need in your career, and will give you a roadmap for adding them to your tool kit and putting them on display to attract the right kind of attention. You'll leave this session with a solid understanding of which skills you should focus on first, how to tackle them, and with a plan to take action and make progress today. What You'll Learn: Which technical tools you should focus on to build a great data career Why soft skills can be just as important and which ones matter the most How you can build these skills, and put them on display to accelerate your career Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b About our guest: Matt Mike is a multi-passionate Data Analyst and BI Developer who fancies Power BI. He has been a data analyst for 2 years now and also transitioned into the data field from a non-technical background. This has given him a unique understanding of what it takes to be an analyst from the ground up. Check out Matt's YouTube channel for more! : https://www.youtube.com/@MattMike Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Having a strong personal brand is one of the best things you can do to stand out from your competition in today's difficult job market. In this episode, you'll learn why brand building should be at the top of your list, and more importantly, hear actionable tips that you can use to make progress right away. We'll be sharing some of the best strategies, actionable advice, and personal anecdotes from two of the best personal brand builders in data, Kate Strachnyi and Kristen Kehrer. You'll leave with a concrete path to building your brand and accelerating your career, starting today. What You'll Learn: Why personal brands matter more than ever in 2024 What a strong personal brand looks like How to start building your personal brand online Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b About our guests: As the founder of DATAcated, Kate Strachnyi helps companies amplify their brand and expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. Kate is a content creator with over 200k followers across LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. She also runs a DATAcated Plus program with 25+ influencers that can be hired to 'make a spash' on social media. As a marketing and branding expert, Kate has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science and Analytics for 2018 and 2019, and as a DataIQ USA100 for 2022. Kate is also the author of ColorWise: A Data Storyteller's Guide to the Intentional Use of Color. https://www.datacated.com/brand-builder Kristen Kehrer has been providing innovative & practical statistical modeling solutions in the utilities, healthcare, and eCommerce sectors since 2010. Alongside her professional accomplishments, she achieved recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics in 2018. Kristen is also the founder of Data Moves Me, LLC, and has previously served as a faculty member and subject matter expert at the Emeritus Institute of Management and UC Berkeley Ext. Kristen lights up on stage and has spoken at conferences like ODSC, DataScienceGO, BI+Analytics Conference, Boye Conference, and Big Data LDN, etc. She holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. https://www.datamovesme.com/ Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Welcome to Mavens of Data! An expert-led, weekly live show featuring top data professionals hosted by the team at Maven Analytics. Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter