Alter Everything

In this episode of Alter Everything, we sit down with Eric Daimler, CEO and co-founder of Conexus, and the first AI advisor to the White House under President Obama. Eric explores how AI-driven data consolidation is transforming industries, the critical role of neuro-symbolic AI, and the evolving landscape of AI regulation. He shares insights on AI’s impact across sectors like healthcare and defense, highlighting the importance of inclusive discussions on AI safety and governance. Discover how responsible AI implementation can drive innovation while ensuring ethical considerations remain at the forefront.

Panelists:

• Eric Daimler, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder @ Conexus - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• SB 1047: Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act.
• Neuro-symbolic AI
• Uber Data Consolidation

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, host Matt Rotundo talks with Alex Abi-Najm, a top contributor and ACE in the Alteryx community. Alex shares his journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming an Alteryx expert. They discuss his passion for enabling others through the Alteryx Community, his experiences with the Alteryx Grand Prix, and his tips for achieving Expert Certification. Additionally, Alex shares his favorite use cases with Alteryx, his strategies for contributing to the community, and his goals for 2025, which include exploring Designer Cloud and traveling to new countries!

Panelists: 

• Alex Abi-Najm, Alteryx ACE and Solutions & Enablement Lead @ Aimpoint Digital, @alexnajm, LinkedIn
• Matt Rotundo, Associate Engagement Engineer @ Alteryx - @AlteryxMatt,LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Designer Expert Certification Exam Prep Guide
• Alteryx Designer Cloud Discussion forum
• Alteryx Grand Prix

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Join us in a chat with Collin Graves, CEO of North Labs, about building trust in data and accelerating cloud maturity. Learn how Collin's journey from the US Air Force to data analytics shaped his approach to helping organizations in manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Discover tips on starting small, creating solid data foundations, and tackling challenges like disparate systems and AI adoption. Perfect for leaders looking to enhance data literacy and drive long-term success.

Panelists: 

• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn
• Collin Graves, Founder and CEO of North Labs - LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Analytics Maturity Assessment
• 5 Steps to Improve Your Organization’s Analytics Maturity

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

To kick off the New Year, we wanted to re-visit our most popular episode of 2024! In this revisit episode of Alter Everything, we talked to Wayne McClure, a senior solutions architect at Nielsen, about using Alteryx strategically within a tech stack. We discussed the comprehensive benefits of Alteryx, best practices for complex deployments, and integrating Alteryx with other technologies such as AWS for effective data orchestration. Start off your year right with an Alter Everything classic! 

Panelists: 

• Wayne McClure, Senior Solutions Architect @Nielsen,LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• How to Build a Modern Data Stack That People Can Actually Use
• What’s Your CIO Archetype? Design a Data Stack that Reflects Your Leadership Style

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Barzan Mozafari, CEO and co-founder of Keebo. We discuss how Keebo reduces data warehouse costs, optimizes data pipelines, and equips data professionals to leverage AI effectively. Barzan shares insights on Keebo's mission, technology, and approach to automating and enhancing data operations. He also offers advice for data professionals on optimizing pipelines, tackling challenges in data management, and embracing AI to stay ahead in the industry.

Panelists: 

• Barzan Mozafari, co-founder and CEO of Keebo - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Keebo.ai

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, host Megan Bowers speaks with Emil Kos and Bart Smuga, co-founders of Data Pal, about the importance of building centers of enablement for Alteryx users. They discuss the differences between centers of enablement and centers of excellence, addressing challenges in Alteryx adoption, the significance of onboarding new users, and fostering internal communities. They also share strategies for tracking the value of Alteryx projects and offer advice on creating successful user enablement initiatives, including the role of leadership support, promoting successes, and the use of dashboards.

Panelists: 

• Emil Kos, Co-Founder of Data Pal – Emil_Kos, LinkedIn
• Bart Smuga, Co-Founder of Data Pal – smugabart, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Onboarding lessons
• Value Realization Tracker in Mission Control
• Alteryx Getting Started Learning Path
• Defining the Value of Alteryx Projects

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, host Megan Bowers converses with Naveen Krishnaraj, a senior AI scientist at Sabanto. They discuss Naveen’s journey from academia to the consulting industry and his current work in the agriculture field. Highlights include his development of machine learning models, the challenges posed by data cleaning, and the future potential of AI and quantum computing. Naveen also shares insights on his transition from long-term academic projects to rapid-delivery consulting roles, and his excitement for emerging technologies such as generative AI and quantum machine learning.

Panelists: 

• Naveen Krishnaraj, Sr. AI Scientist @ Sabanto - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Generative AI Analytics: A Use Case Framework for Trusted Insights
• Sabanto

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, host Matt Rotundo interviews Bennett Montrose, a Wesleyan University senior and intern at Fender, on his journey with Alteryx in data analytics. Bennett shares how he tackled data challenges, saved time, and progressed from a beginner to an advanced user. He also offers networking tips for internships, advice for aspiring data scientists, and insights into his future in data science and analytics.

Panelists: LinkedIn

• Bennett Montrose, Mathematics and Economics Student @ Wesleyan University - LinkedIn
• Matt Rotundo, Associate Engagement Engineer @ Alteryx - @AlteryxMatt, LinkedIndata analytics, Alteryx, data science, internships

Show notes: 

• SparkED

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode, Albert Bellamy sits down with Larss Ogren, Supply Chain Order Operations Assistant Manager at Samsung, to discuss his journey from Marine Corps veteran to thriving in supply chain management. They dive into the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian careers and how military skills—like leadership and problem-solving—translate to corporate environments. Larss highlights key strategies for career success, including leveraging veteran networks, navigating higher education, and utilizing resources like O*NET, TAPS, and ERGs. The conversation also covers how tools like Alteryx streamline operations, the role of technology in logistics, and the importance of effective cross-team communication. Hear how Larss built a rewarding career with stints at Amazon and Samsung, using innovation and teamwork to overcome obstacles along the way.

Panelists: 

• Albert Bellamy – Sr. Training Specialist @ Alteryx - @MajorData, LinkedIn
• Larss Ogren - Supply Chain Order Operations Assistant Manager @ Samsung - @Xervarian, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• O*NET

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Whether you're in finance, tech, or curious about AI's role in business, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Cornetta, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, to explore the role of generative AI in the tax industry. Luke shares his experience in implementing AI-powered solutions to streamline projects, using tools like Alteryx to scale these initiatives. We dive deep into the business impacts of generative AI, including key trends, the intricacies of prompt building and the growing importance of private LLM solutions in ensuring data privacy and security. 

Panelists: 

• Luke Cornetta, Senior Director @ Alvarez & Marsal - @Luke_C, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Maveryx Chatter: AI in the Workplace!
• 3 GenAI Use Cases That Immediately Benefit Finance Departments

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.