Dustin Schimek presents on the latest trends in data analytics related job postings, during the "Data Jobs Report" session at the Data Careers Summit, held in February 2024.

You can follow Dustin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/

What are hiring managers looking to hear in interviews for data analytics roles? How do you best position yourself and your experience to get hired? This panel discussion explores the topic and gathers perspectives from those who have been hiring managers for jobs in the data fields.

It was held at the Feb 2024 Data Careers Summit, and was moderated by Brandi Beals and Dustin Schimek.  

Panelists include Tara Lauritsen and Brian Julius. More on each below:

Tara Lauritsen is a results-driven data analytics leader with over a decade of experience consulting, leading, and developing all aspects of an end to end data life cycle. She specializes in setting the vision, establishing a strategic plan, and implementing that plan to build data excellence across an organization. She brings a people-first mindset and values all the relationships she has built in her career. You can learn even more about (and from!) Tara Lauritsen by following her on LinkedIn! Brian describes himself as a "lifelong data geek", having spent his entire 35-year career in business intelligence, policy analysis and implementation, economic consulting, litigation support, and survey research. He has worked as a data analyst, economist/data scientist, and in multiple executive positions leading data-related teams and projects, as well as developing and implementing recruiting and hiring strategies for data professionals. You can learn even more about (and from!) Brian Julius using the links below:

Brian has an extensive collection of video content on the Enterprise DNA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EnterpriseDNA Also, be sure to follow Brian Julius on LinkedIn where he posts daily on Data Analysis, Power Bi, Data Careers and AI.

Cait Sojka and John Heisler give "lightning talks" on applied business use-cases for modern analytics at the Data Careers Summit on Feb 23rd, 2024! Cait's talk focuses on use-cases enabled by Alteryx that you can immediately get started with, while John's talk focuses on using SQL/data engineering skills and how to position yourself.

More on Cait:

Cait has provided more than 1000 students from 100 different companies with data analytics training. She is Tableau Desktop Analyst certified, a certified Tableau sub-contracted instructor, and is Alteryx Designer Core and Advanced certified. Cait is a member of the Austin Tableau User Group Advisory Board, is in the top 4% of Tableau Community Forum best answer leaders, and was a speaker at the 2023 Tableau Conference.

More ways to follow Cait Sojka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitsojka/

More on John:

John's career path has meandered from neuroscience, to database administration, data engineering, data science, and data leadership. He is excited to have recently joined Snowflake as a Senior Sales Engineer for the Financial Services team. He is passionate about learning from his peers, sharing his experiences, and mentoring others as they embark on their own journeys.

Be sure to follow John Heisler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jheisler/

Sekou Tyler and Andy Kriebel give "lightning talks" on building a portfolio at the Data Careers Summit on Feb 23rd, 2024! Sekou's talk focuses on building a portoflio using Power BI, while Andy's talk focuses on using Tableau Public.

More on Sekou:

Sekou Tyler is a self-proclaimed “data geek”: a computer aficionado who combines the scientific elements of data analysis with the narrative properties of data visualization. Sekou is a highly experienced and results-driven data analytics Independent Consultant. 

With over 10 years of expertise in the field, he has a proven track record of helping businesses transform their data into actionable insights, driving informed decision-making and improved performance.

More ways to follow Sekou Tyler's awesome content: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sekoutyler/ twitter.com/sqlsekou instagram.com/sqlsekou https://www.youtube.com/@SQLSekou

More on Andy:

Andy Kriebel is a data visualization expert, master trainer, one of DataIQ's Top 100 Most Influential People in Data and a member of the Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame. Over the last 2 decades, he has helped thousands of people develop great careers in data by sharing tips, tricks, and insights on data visualization, data analysis and Tableau on his YouTube channel and blog.

Check out the links below to learn more from/about Andy Kriebel: - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykriebel/ - Website - https://andykriebel.com/ - Blog - https://www.vizwiz.com/ - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/andykriebel - Next-Level Tableau - http://nextleveltableau.com/ & be sure to join the best Tableau training program in the world: - join.andykriebel.com

How do you get a first role in data, if you haven't previously had a data related title? This panel discussion explores the topic and real life stories of those that have done it!

It was held at the Feb 2024 Data Careers Summit, and was moderated by Laura Venos.  

Panelists include:

Laura Venos (Moderator), Director of Career Services for the MS Business Analytics program at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lvenos/

Kelly Adams, Data Analyst at Golden Hearts Games

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjianadams/

Liliana Torres, Data Analyst Leader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilianactorres/

Jennifer Rash, Solution Consultant for a global software engineering firm

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashdesign/

 

Eva Murray (Data & Tech Career Coach, Confidence Builder & Startup Advisor) delivers the keynote session at the Data Careers Summit on February 23rd, 2024. Her keynote focused on helping you stand out in the data industry by discovering your own personal niche, unique to you!

Eva Murray is an experienced data professional with 13+ years of experience helping organisations make the most of data and technology solutions. She has worked across the spectrum of consulting, industry, and vendor organisations, focusing on data analysis and visualisation as well as data platforms. As a career coach Eva enables people to find a clear direction, create a career that excites them and allows them to use their talents at work every day. You can learn more from & about Eva by:

Following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamurray1/

Visiting her website: https://evamurray.co.uk/

Joining her newsletter: Stride - Your fortnightly dose of career advice

 

In this episode of the Data Ideas podcast, Brandi Beals interviews Nicole Mark (an award-winning Data Engineer & Tableau Ambassador). They are also joined by Randall Buchman, who is the Founder & CEO of the company Nicole works for, Pleasantrees. This discussion highlights:

• the dynamic between a data-driven CEO and experienced data professional
• how their company is investing in both data skills and capabilities. 
• how data is used to drive decision making at their company and scale its growth

Find Nicole Mark on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-mark/

Keshia Otradovec, CLSSBB joins Brandi Beals and Dustin Schimek for a discussion on data governance. We discuss:

-What data governance looks like in practice

-Common challenges organizations face

-How organizations can start working towards implementing data governance

-The ingredients needed for best-in-class data governance

-How individuals can get into the data governance field themselves

+plenty more!

Links referenced during the episode:

Keshia's LinkedIn page:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshiao/

Keshia's company, Continuus Technologies:

https://www.continuus-technologies.com/

Alexander Izydorczyk, Founder of Cybersyn, joins Brandi Beals for a discussion on data-as-a-service. Alex shares his passion & expertise on economic data, why he founded Cybersyn and the opportunities presented by using economic data delivered on Snowflake's data cloud platform.

Alex on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-izydorczyk-86390759/

Learn more about Cybersyn & provide feedback:

https://docs.cybersyn.com/

Find Cybersyn on Snowflake Marketplace:

https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listings/Cybersyn%2C%20Inc

Check out Alex's blog:

https://magis.substack.com/

João Sousa, who has experience as a data scientist, consultant, and startup founder, shares his perspective on how you can position yourself to be a trusted advisor within the business. We discuss the value of being embedded within a line-of-business, why communication and business understanding is the missing link for successful data projects, and badminton.   Links: João Sousa | LinkedIn Data Book Club