What are actual projects that someone with a Data Analytics Career works on? Ajay Yvs, Data Analyst at Walmart, joins the podcast to talk about the special projects he's worked on at Walmart. Ajay who shares his experience working on the onboarding process for sellers on Walmart's marketplace platform. From reducing onboarding time to improving seller satisfaction, our guest sheds light on the challenges and strategies involved in this crucial aspect of the e-commerce giant's operations. Join us as we uncover the inner workings of analytics within Walmart's operation analytics team and discover the importance of understanding frameworks, leveraging data, and collaborating with stakeholders. Get ready to explore the world of data analytics in one of the largest retail companies in the world.

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00:00 Introduction

04:18 Wanted an analytics job, and chose Walmart over Amazon.

08:55 Sequential onboarding process with parallel steps.

12:14 Updating Walmart's website

19:08 Different titles for data analysts, translating business needs, answering questions, framework for project approach.

25:13 Special projects across teams. Support for data engineering and analysis.

29:50 Product analytics for business questions and monitoring.

34:38 Technical skills crucial for modern journalists.