The Analytic Mind

Data analytics skills are in high demand. Increasingly, companies are hiring data analytics skills not just to conduct research and generate reports, but also to act as thought leaders who will help companies gain a competitive edge by leveraging their skills strategically. No matter how experienced you are in data analytics, there are many marketing strategies you can implement as a data architect. You can demonstrate your value to employers by staying up-to-date on the latest technological innovations. Sam McKay interviews Reid Havens, the founder of Havens Consulting Inc. and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). You can learn about his thoughts on Data Architecture, offer your skills as an Analytics Architect, and gain insight from the MVP community as well as Microsoft. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-analytics-architect/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

Data are not all created equal. There are structured (machine-generated) and unstructured (human-generated) data, and each requires a different approach. As a result of the increased use of digital applications and services, unstructured information is growing rapidly. It is estimated that 80-90% of company data is unstructured, and the amount of unstructured data continues to grow at an alarming rate per year. In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay speaks with Kirk Marple, the founder, and CEO of Unstruk Data. Hear about the hidden value in unstructured data and how it impacts the future of data and analytics. Kirk Marple is a Customer-focused Technology leader with extensive expertise with cloud-based microservices, scalable multimedia data ingestion, knowledge graphs (entity extraction/enrichment), machine learning and computer vision integration, and CPU/GPU-based file and data processing workflows. He is highly skilled at architecting and managing teams developing APIs and scalable services, leveraging on-premise and cloud infrastructure, generating significant cost savings, and supporting revenue growth for startups through Fortune 25 companies. Unstruk Data, is a company that is building the industry’s leading Unstructured Data Warehouse for automating data preparation via metadata enrichment, integrated compute, and graph-based search. Unstructured data can include anything from audio to visual data, and Kirk explains that analytics can be done on geospatial and temporal unstructured data. Then by using machine learning and artificial intelligence, it is possible to generate knowledge graphs based on this data. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/utilizing-unstructured-data/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

Data is among the most valuable resources in an organization, and data analysts extract insights from said data to make smart business decisions. Analysts, however, can only work so fast. To extend the capabilities of Shashank's team of data analysts, they developed a proof-of-concept based on machine learning to automate the analytics process and significantly accelerate the generation of actionable insights. Shashank Kalanithi is a Senior Data Analyst at Nordstorm in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this episode, you'll hear about his journey to becoming a Data Analyst despite having a Chemistry degree, his role on the Nordstorm Strategic Analytics Team, and their exciting project on building an automated machine learning platform that augments the abilities of individual data analysts. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/automated-machine-learning-platform-to-create-a-better-data-culture-ep34/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

In this episode, Brian talks to Haroon Ali, founder of Stellify BI, on how he made the jump from corporate to consulting. In just six short years, Haroon went from being a graduate student in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with no data analytics experience to becoming an Enterprise DNA intern, and from being a skilled corporate BI Analyst to founding a successful consulting firm. Brian and Haroon talk about a wide range of issues, including how to break into the BI field with no experience, the challenges of transitioning from a technical developer role to a management and leadership position, and advice for those considering making a similar leap to consulting. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-analytics-journey/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

In this episode, Brian talks to a range of BI experts who have managed to start and grow a successful consulting business out of their foundational skills. Listen as Rick de Groot, Paul Lucassen, and George Mount talk about what it takes to start and grow a consultancy business. They also share some tips and tricks on how to get a consulting business off the ground. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/successful-bi-consultancy/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

With so many options to choose from in the tech space, why should you consider data analytics? In this episode of The Analytic Mind, our Chief Content Manager, Brian Julius talks about why pursuing a career in data analytics is worth it. He also talks about the things you’ll need to have in your toolbox in order to achieve a highly successful career in this in-demand field. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/successful-data-career/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

In this brand-new episode, we’re trying something new for a change. Brian Julius rounds up a panel of Enterprise DNA experts and asks them the most common questions that are being asked in a job interview for a data analyst position. If you are interviewing for a data analyst position, make sure to check out this episode and brush up on the topics that Brian and the experts discuss on this epic episode. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/advance-your-data-career/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

Join Brian Julius, Gaelim Holland, and George Mount as they talk about the advantages of learning a second programming language when using Power BI. In this episode, you’ll learn how Python and R can improve the work you’re doing in Power BI. They also talk about the advantages and limitations of both languages, and which one to choose to integrate with Power BI. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/python-vs-r/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

In a brand-new episode of The Analytical Mind, the Enterprise DNA experts sat down to discuss their different approaches when making entries for the Power BI Challenges. The experts also touched upon how to build dashboards and reports for an unfamiliar industry, and offered tips for newbies who want to join future challenges. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/strategies-for-challenge-entries/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/

In this episode, Andrew Swan talks about how implementing analytics and incorporating data can greatly transform the way law firms work. Andrew also talks about how data governance can deliver great value for organizations in the long run. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/stream-data-analytics/ Be our guest, register here: https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/