DATAcated On Air

DATAcated On Air

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DATAcated On Air episodes

  • Demystifying the Modern Data Stack with Alex Thor from Astrato Analytics

    The data space is evolving at an incredible speed. In this episode of the DATAcated on Air podcast, host Kate Strachny talks with Alexander Thor, Director of Product Management at Astrato Analytics. Alex has spent the better part of the last decade within the data space, from crafting custom visualizations to being part of product development, driving and building data. Listen to learn more about the modern data stack, where it’s going, and pitfalls to avoid.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
    • The modern data stack [04:50]
    • Usage and cost [05:48]
    • Selecting the right tool [10:01]
    • Data security in the cloud [16:15]
    • Getting executive buy-in [24:12]
    • Creating the right data team [26:37]
    • Play the data where it lives [28:59]
    • The future of the data stack [36:08]
    • Resources & People Mentioned
      • Astrato
      • SAS
      • Fivetran
      • Snowflake
      • GDPR
      • Apache Hadoop
      • Connect with Alex Thor
        • On LinkedIn
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            40 min
          • Data Careers Panel: CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER

            Are you struggling to move forward in your data career? In this episode of the DATAcated on Air podcast, Kate Strachnyi hosts a panel of experts in data careers. They discuss shortcuts for starting data careers, from data analysts to data analytics engineers, data scientists, and others. Listen to learn how to successfully shift your career to where you want it to be.

            You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
            • Get to know the panel [01:41]
            • Is it too late to get into data? [11:36]
            • Beginning your data journey [14:12]
            • Gaining experience [19:26]
            • Overcoming imposter syndrome [24:43]
            • Personal branding [33:43]
            • Salaries and negotiations [43:13]
            • New data terms [50:39]
            • Resources & People Mentioned
              • Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
              • The Miracle Morning: The 6 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Before 8AM
              • #LinkedInHardmode
              • Learn Power BI with Online Courses, Classes, & Lessons | edX
              • The Complete Power BI Practical Course 2021 - Udemy
              • Thom Ives, Ph.D. - Lead Data Scientist - AI Strategy Corporation | LinkedIn
              • Connect with Kira Wetzel
                • On LinkedIn
                • Connect with Albert Bellamy
                  • On LinkedIn
                  • Connect with Michael Green
                    • On LinkedIn
                    • Connect with Greg Coquillo
                      • On LinkedIn
                      • Connect with DATAcated
                        • http://www.datacated.com/
                        • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                        • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
                        • DATAcated on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacated_
                        • DATAcated on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/datacated
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                          53 min
                        • Journey to Data Enablement in Fortune 500 Companies (with McDonald's & Alteryx)
                          Journey to Data Enablement in Fortune 500 Companies (with McDonald's & Alteryx)

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                          Transformation without analytics is just digitization. It’s the analytics that leads to transformation. In this episode of DATAcated on Air, host Kate Strachnyi talks with two leaders in fortune 500 companies. Jeff Niemen, Director of Data and Analytics Enablement at McDonald’s, and David Sweenor, Senior Director of Product and Solution Marketing at Alteryx, talk about the value of analytics combined with digitization. Listen to learn how McDonald’s and Ford applied these principles to increase their effectiveness in the market.

                          You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                          • McDonald’s and Alteryx working together [04:29]
                          • Data analytics in large companies [07:45]
                          • Team structure at McDonald’s [11:06]
                          • Fostering data literacy [14:30]
                          • Empowering the world with data [19:08]
                          • Data democratization and literacy [22:01]
                          • Obtaining executive buy-in [26:56]
                          • McDonald’s biggest data discovery [34:39]
                          • Recommendations to start in data enablement [39:24]
                          • Resources & People Mentioned
                            • Alteryx
                            • Automating Analytics
                            • Melissa Burroughs - LinkedIn
                            • Dataiku
                            • Connect with Jeff Nieman
                              • On LinkedIn
                              • Connect with David Sweenor
                                • On LinkedIn
                                • On Twitter
                                • By Email
                                • Connect with DATAcated

                                  • http://www.datacated.com/
                                  • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                  • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
                                  • DATAcated on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacated_
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                                    45 min
                                  • Leadership in Enterprise Data Mesh with Jack Steele from Zetaris

                                    Are you struggling with your data centralization journey? This episode of the DATAcated show will help with ideas to move forward from data silos. Host Kate Strachnyi talks with Jack Steele, Chief Product and Community Officer at Zetaris - The Networked Data Platform. They discuss the changes in the data industry and how data is used. Listen to hear how organizations can build on what they already have and do something different.

                                    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                    • Jack’s 20-year data industry career [02:26]
                                    • What is data mesh? [06:07]
                                    • No need to start again [11:32]
                                    • Self-serve data platform [18:57]
                                    • Implementing data mesh [21:57]
                                    • The future of data mesh [26:33]
                                    • Implementing Zetaris [31:32]
                                    • The effect on cost [36:38]
                                    • Resources & People Mentioned
                                      • Vinay Samuel - Founder and CEO - Zetaris | LinkedIn
                                      • Apache Spark
                                      • Zhamak Dehghani - Director of Next Tech Incubation NA | Member of Tech Advisory Boards - ThoughtWorks | LinkedIn
                                      • Data Mesh: Delivering Data-Driven Value at Scale: Dehghani, Zhamak
                                      • Zetaris
                                      • Connect with Jack Steele
                                        • On LinkedIn
                                        • Connect with DATAcated
                                          • http://www.datacated.com/
                                          • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                          • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
                                          • DATAcated on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacated_
                                          • DATAcated on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/datacated
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                                            40 min
                                          • Top 5 Skills for Data Scientists with Matt Dancho

                                            What skills do you need to be a data scientist? This episode of the DATAcated podcast covers the top five skills required to become a successful data scientist. These skills will also help those who are already data scientists to become even better. Host Kate Strachnyi talks with self-taught data scientist Matt Dancho, Founder of Business Science University. Listen to learn about his data scientist program and how you can apply those skills.

                                            You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                            • Becoming a data scientist in 6 months [04:19]
                                            • Choosing a programming language [07:06]
                                            • Integrated Development Environments [11:18]
                                            • Data wrangling [19:14]
                                            • Data visualization [21:38]
                                            • Machine learning [25:07]
                                            • Cluster, regression, and classification [28:19]
                                            • The importance of time series [30:03]
                                            • Making models usable [34:00]
                                            • Streamlining the process [41:36]
                                            • Resources & People Mentioned
                                              • Business Science University
                                              • R Shiny
                                              • Dash Overview
                                              • Affiliate link for $500 OFF R-Track System (Expires on Friday)
                                              • Cheat Sheet Link
                                              • Recent Article on Skills
                                              • Connect with Matt Dancho
                                                • On LinkedIn
                                                • On Twitter
                                                • Connect with DATAcated
                                                  • http://www.datacated.com/
                                                  • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                                  • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
                                                  • DATAcated on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacated_
                                                  • DATAcated on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/datacated
                                                  • Subscribe to the DATACATED On Air podcast

                                                    52 min
                                                  • Breaking into Data Science and Sports Analytics with Ken Jee

                                                    This episode of DATAcated on Air is a double topic from guest Ken Jee, Head of Data Science at Scouts Consulting Group. Host Kate Strachnyi talks with Ken about his experience breaking into data science and sports analytics. Ken is a remarkable data scientist and YouTuber. Listen to learn more about the relationship between data science and sports analytics.

                                                    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                                    • A broad view of data science [04:13]
                                                    • Platforms to start problem-solving [06:09]
                                                    • The backbone of data science [12:58]
                                                    • Breaking into sports analytics [16:32]
                                                    • Employee referrals without experience [25:13]
                                                    • What is sports analytics? [29:16]
                                                    • Alternate routes to being successful [38:27]
                                                    • Market opportunities in sports analytics [46:38]
                                                    • Resources & People Mentioned
                                                      • Kaggle
                                                      • #66DaysOfData | KennethJee
                                                      • AndrewMoMoney - YouTube
                                                      • Chai Time Data Science - YouTube
                                                      • Playing Numbers
                                                      • Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Sports Enthusiasts Use Mathematics
                                                      • Nylon Calculus news
                                                      • How to Start a Career in Data Science 2022 | Udemy
                                                      • Oura Ring
                                                      • Connect with Ken Jee
                                                        • On LinkedIn
                                                        • On YouTube
                                                        • Connect with DATAcated
                                                          • http://www.datacated.com/
                                                          • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                                          • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
                                                          • DATAcated on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacated_
                                                          • DATAcated on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/datacated
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                                                            54 min
                                                          • Data Storytelling with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

                                                            One of the first books on data that host Kate Strachnyi read was Storytelling with Data. The author, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, is the guest in this episode. Cole has always described what she does as telling stories with data. So she founded a company called Storytelling with Data. Listen in to learn more about Cole’s mission to communicate effectively with data, make graphs that make sense, and weave those into compelling stories.

                                                            You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                                            • The story behind Storytelling with Data [02:45]
                                                            • Why is data storytelling important? [10:51]
                                                            • Turning data into stories [15:55]
                                                            • Graph designing tools [22:08]
                                                            • Storytelling with Data community [28:18]
                                                            • Data storytelling and your career [37:13]
                                                            • Focusing on storytelling [45:37]
                                                            • Dynamic storytelling dashboards [51:31]
                                                            • Resources & People Mentioned
                                                              • Storytelling with Data Website
                                                              • Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide
                                                              • Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice!
                                                              • An Illustrated Tour of the Pie Chart Study Results
                                                              • Adam Ribaudo - VP, Data Activation - Velir | LinkedIn
                                                              • How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information: Cairo, Alberto
                                                              • Connect with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
                                                                • On LinkedIn
                                                                • On Twitter
                                                                • Connect with DATAcated
                                                                  • http://www.datacated.com/
                                                                  • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                                                  • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
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                                                                    1 hr 1 min
                                                                  • 11-year-old robotics prodigy - Mike Wimmer

                                                                    The guest of this episode is child prodigy, Mike Wimmer. This 12-year-old senior in high school is the CEO and Founder of Reflect Social, a huge robotics fan, and loves technology and artificial intelligence. He is an incredible example of how a number doesn’t limit ability. Listen to learn from this amazing kid!

                                                                    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                                                    • Early beginnings in tech [02:22]
                                                                    • Advice to young robotics fans [05:33]
                                                                    • Mensa’s influence on Mike’s education [09:39]
                                                                    • Robotics shaping the future [14:38]
                                                                    • Working with the U.S. Special Operations Command [16:41]
                                                                    • Mike’s biggest obstacle [22:08]
                                                                    • Changes in education [28:07]
                                                                    • How to show what you know [33:37]
                                                                    • Resources & People Mentioned
                                                                      • Artie 3000™ The Coding Robot
                                                                      • MINDSTORMS® | Themes | Official LEGO® Shop US
                                                                      • Sphero
                                                                      • Mike’s Mensa speech
                                                                      • Live Longer with AI
                                                                      • Adam Wilson | LinkedIn
                                                                      • Connect with Mike Wimmer
                                                                        • Email
                                                                        • On LinkedIn
                                                                        • Website
                                                                        • Connect with DATAcated
                                                                          • http://www.datacated.com/
                                                                          • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                                                          • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
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                                                                            39 min
                                                                          • Dataware for Zero-Copy Integration with Dan DeMers from Cinchy

                                                                            The special guest of this episode is Dan DeMers, Co-Founder and CEO at Cinchy. He’s also the president of the not-for-profit Data Collaboration Alliance. Prior to founding Cinchy, Dan worked in financial services in IT for some of the largest banks in the world. It was there where he met his current co-founder and saw firsthand how complicated building, maintaining, and supporting enterprise systems in complex organizations is. Listen in to learn more about how Cinchy is changing the future of data management.

                                                                            You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                                                            • What is Dataware? [03:01]
                                                                            • Zero copy integration [06:59]
                                                                            • Clearing up data terms [13:02]
                                                                            • Database vs. data network [18:07]
                                                                            • Changes in the data environment [27:38]
                                                                            • What is Cinchy? [38:36]
                                                                            • Starting your journey to Dataware [41:21]
                                                                            • The Data Collaboration Alliance [45:58]
                                                                            • 49 min
                                                                            • Making the business case for data observability with Rohit Choudhary - CEO of Acceldata
                                                                              Making the business case for data observability with Rohit Choudhary - CEO of Acceldata

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                                                                              How do you make the business case for data observability? In this episode of DATAcated on Air, host Kate Strachnyi speaks with Rohit Choudhary, CEO of Acceldata, about data observability, what it means, and why it’s important. Listen in to learn more about how data observability is helping businesses reach their goals.

                                                                              You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
                                                                              • What is data observability? [02:49]
                                                                              • Types of companies Acceldata serves [07:24]
                                                                              • Starting the conversation [08:24]
                                                                              • What does Acceldata do? [10:21]
                                                                              • Pitching data observability [16:19]
                                                                              • The importance of data observability [21:55]
                                                                              • Success with PhonePe [30:55]
                                                                              • How does the system handle data drifts? [32:37]
                                                                              • The future of data observability [37:03]
                                                                              • Resources & People Mentioned
                                                                                • Acceldata
                                                                                • Zillow
                                                                                • PhonePe
                                                                                • Acceldata | LinkedIn
                                                                                • Acceldata on Twitter
                                                                                • Connect with Rohit Choudhary
                                                                                  • On LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Connect with DATAcated
                                                                                    • http://www.datacated.com/
                                                                                    • DATAcated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacated1/
                                                                                    • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/
                                                                                    • DATAcated on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacated_
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                                                                                    The DATAcated On Air podcast is focused on providing the audience with interesting content for the data community. Episodes will include interviews with experts in the space, as well as presentations…