🎙️ Episode 94 of Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Jeff Skoldberg is live! 🎙️

Jeff is a Principal Consultant, Data Architecture & Analytics at Green Mountain Data Solutions, where he’s spent the past 7+ years helping organizations solve complex data challenges across multiple industries — from utilities and agriculture to CPG, publishing, and pharmaceuticals.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-skoldberg-141812111/

In this episode, Jeff walks us through how he entered the data space and what drew him toward data engineering and architecture. He reflects on challenging roles that shaped his career, a failure that taught him valuable lessons, and one important insight from his work that he believes everyone should learn.

Jeff also shares advice for those just starting their career journeys, as well as the most influential people who helped shape his path.

With deep experience in:
✅ Snowflake + Python + dbt
✅ Fivetran & ELT pipelines
✅ Data warehousing + star schema design
✅ Tableau dashboards + APIs
✅ Alteryx development + 1:1 coaching

Jeff brings a wealth of technical knowledge and real-world problem-solving perspective that you won’t want to miss.#TenMinuteTuesday #DataEngineering #Snowflake #dbt #Tableau #Alteryx #DataArchitecture #CareerInData #LeadershipInTech #GreenMountainDataSolutions

🎙️ Episode 93 of Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Salam Adedokun is live! 🎙️

Salam is a Principal Data Solutions Consultant at Insights Titan, where he helps organizations architect and scale impactful data solutions.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salamadekunleadedokun/

In this episode, Salam shares how he found his way into the world of data, the challenging roles that shaped his career, and a moment of failure that ultimately helped guide his growth. He also reflects on the biggest lesson his work has taught him, the people who have influenced his journey, and the career advice he’d give someone just getting started in this field.

This conversation is packed with insight and perspective from someone who continues to make a meaningful impact in the data space.

#TenMinuteTuesday #DataSolutions #DataConsulting #CareerInData #LeadershipInTech #DataCommunity #InsightsTitan

🎙️ Episode 92 of Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Mary Irondi 🎙️

This week’s guest is Mary Irondi, Senior Analytics Consultant with Avanade.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryirondi/

In this episode, Mary shares her journey into data and analytics, what motivated her to pursue consulting, and the key lessons she’s learned along the way. She opens up about her toughest roles, the setbacks that shaped her career, and how those experiences helped her grow.

Mary also reflects on one of the most important life lessons her job has taught her, the advice she’d give to someone just starting out, and the influential people who have impacted her journey in tech and consulting.

This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and real-world lessons from someone who’s helping organizations unlock the power of their data every day.

#TenMinuteTuesday #DataAnalytics #Avanade #AnalyticsConsulting #CareerInData #DataCommunity #LeadershipInTech #WomenInData

🎙️ Episode 91 of Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Douglas Leal 🎙️

This week’s guest is Douglas Leal, VP of Consulting, Data & Analytics.

Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasleal/

In our conversation, Douglas shares his journey into the world of data and analytics, what drew him into consulting, and the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way. He opens up about some of the toughest roles he’s faced, the setbacks that became turning points, and the one career lesson he believes everyone should learn at some point in their life.

Douglas also talks about the people who have most influenced his career, the advice he’d give to someone just starting in data, and how he approaches solving problems for clients in today’s rapidly evolving analytics landscape.

🎙️ Episode 90 of Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Michael Hewitt 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Hewitt, Senior BI Manager at Hunt Brothers Pizza, Co-Leader of the Nashville Power BI User Group, speaker, and friend.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdhewitt83/

We talk about how Michael first found his way into data and what motivated him to pursue a career in business intelligence. He opens up about some of the toughest roles he’s held and what those experiences taught him. Michael also reflects on his biggest career setback, how he overcame it, and the lessons he carried forward.

We also dive into the mindset shifts that have helped him as a leader—things he believes everyone should learn, no matter their role. Michael shares his best advice for anyone just starting out in analytics, and the people who have had the most profound influence on his journey.

Finally, he closes by sharing where you can follow his work and connect with him online.

🎙️ Episode 89 of Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Rafael Guevara 🎙️

This week’s guest is Rafael Guevara, VP – Merchant Services | Data Visualization & Analysis, and a great friend from the Tableau Community.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-guevara-jr/

In this episode, Rafael shares how he got started in the world of data visualization and what drew him into analytics leadership. He talks about some of the toughest roles he’s held and how those challenges helped shape his perspective. We also cover a career failure that ended up teaching him invaluable lessons about resilience and growth.

Rafael reflects on the one lesson from his career that he believes everyone should learn, regardless of their role, and offers practical advice for anyone just beginning their journey in data. He also highlights the people who have had the greatest influence on his path and why community plays such an important role in his success.

To wrap things up, Rafael shares where you can find him online and follow along with his work.

#TenMinuteTuesday #DataVisualization #TableauCommunity #AnalyticsLeadership #CareerInData #MerchantServices #LeadershipInTech

In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, I’m joined by the brilliant and bold Stephanie Bruno - Microsoft Data Platform MVP and self-proclaimed Grand High Witch at Data Witches 🧙‍♀️

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

https://data-witches.com/

I had been following Stephanie’s work online for a while, and finally had the chance to meet her in person at the Microsoft Fabric Conference. She was just as thoughtful and inspiring in real life and I’m so glad she was kind enough to join me on the podcast!

In this 10-minute episode, Stephanie shares:
🔹 How she got into data and became an MVP
🔹 Her least favorite job and what it taught her about purpose
🔹 A failure that became a foundational learning moment
🔹 A powerful lesson from her current role
🔹 Her best advice for aspiring data professionals
🔹 The most influential people in her journey
🔹 Where you can follow her online (spoiler: it’s magical)

#TenMinuteTuesday #Episode88 #MicrosoftMVP #DataWitches #WomenInData #MicrosoftFabric #DataPlatform #CareerInTech #BlackInTech #TechLeadership #InspiringWomen

🎙️ Episode 87 – Taisha Ferguson | Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taisha-ferguson/

In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, I’m joined by Taisha Ferguson, Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and proud Howard University alum. We first connected at the Microsoft Fabric Conference, and I knew right away that she needed to be a guest on the show.

Taisha brings a refreshing perspective to her work in data, leadership, and purpose-driven innovation. In just ten minutes, she shares her journey into tech and reflects on the lessons that have shaped her personally and professionally.

We cover:
🔹 How she got into data and her current role at Microsoft
🔹 Her least favorite job and what it taught her
🔹 A pivotal failure that helped her grow
🔹 A life lesson she believes everyone should learn
🔹 Her best advice for those starting their career
🔹 The most influential people in her journey
🔹 And how you can find and connect with her online

#TenMinuteTuesday #Episode87 #WomenInTech #DataAndAI #Microsoft #HowardUniversity #BlackInTech #CareerJourney #LeadershipInTech #DataCareers #TechCommunity

🎙️ Episode 86 – Oliver Hughes | CEO @ Count.co

In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, I sit down with Oliver Hughes, the CEO of Count.co, a canvas-based BI tool that’s redefining how teams collaborate with data.

We dive into Oliver’s unique journey—from the moment he first stepped into the world of data, to founding a platform built around collaborative problem-solving rather than just reporting insights. You’ll hear how a passion for decision-making and user-centered design helped shape the mission behind Count.

Oliver also shares:
💼 The least favorite job that taught him what truly matters in a work environment
🔥 A failure that helped him reframe risk and leadership
🎓 A lesson from his current role that everyone—whether in data or not—can apply
💡 His top advice for anyone starting a career in data, tech, or startups
🌟 The most influential people in his life and how they helped shape his perspective

This episode is packed with insight, authenticity, and inspiration for anyone passionate about data, leadership, and building tools that actually empower people.

🔗 Connect with Oliver: LinkedIn
🌐 Explore Count: https://count.co

#TenMinuteTuesday #DataLeadership #BItools #StartupFounder #CountCanvas #CareerInData #TechLeadership #AnalyticsCulture #InspiringLeaders

In This Episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Dustin Schimek, Enterprise Analytics Manager at MedStar Health, Co-Founder of the Data Careers Summit, and fellow Tableau Social Ambassador.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/

I was able to catch up with with Dustin at the Tableau Conference in April and was fortunate to be a guest on his podcast. Dustin brings sharp insight, a calm demeanor, and a wealth of experience!

Dustin is the kind of leader who lifts others while sharing actionable insights — and it was a blast having him on Ten Minute Tuesday!