The Data Nerd Podcast

We're excited to sit down with Solomon Kahn, founder of Top Data People— a program designed to help mid-level and senior data professionals learn how to create business impact and grow their careers. Based on Solomon's experience managing hundreds of data professionals, he shares what sets top performers apart and how the program helps participants transition from being technically skilled to becoming strategic business partners.

Solomon Kahn is a data executive who has led data teams and businesses at a range of companies - from startups like Paperless Post and Helium 10 to publicly traded companies like Nielsen. He's currently the Founder of two different companies in the data space. Delivery Layer and Top Data People.

Top Data People: https://topdatapeople.com/

Solomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomonkahn/

Join us on this episode as we dive into the job search black hole with Fatemah Mirza, a Certified Resume Master and influential career expert with over 14 years of hands-on hiring experience. Frustrated by getting ghosted after interviews or struggling to pivot your career without taking a pay cut? Fatemah shares her radically different coaching approach to help ambitious professionals stop getting ghosted, land the jobs they want, and earn what they deserve. Learn how to navigate tough interview questions, ensure you're the standout candidate, and rebrand yourself effectively in today's job market.

Fatemah founded CareerTuners in 2010 to help smart, career driven leaders with professional resume services. Since then, she's helped more than 3500 customers land their dream jobs and negotiate massive salary increases.

As a sought-after speaker and coach, Fatemah empowers audiences to get out of their comfort zones, improve their career readiness, and advocate for themselves in the workplace.

Career Tuners: https://careertuners.com/

Fatemah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careertuners/

Sara Leoni joins The Data Nerd podcast to discuss bridging the skills gap and the future of data analytics education through Ziplines Education, where I also have the privilege of serving as a mentor.

Sara is the CEO and founder of Ziplines Education, a company that partners with universities to offer industry-focused certificate courses for the digital-first workforce. Recently rebranded from GreenFig, the company announced a $6.4 million Series A funding to help close the skills gap.

With over 20 years of experience, Sara excels in leading high-performing teams and driving significant business growth. She has spoken at major events like the ASU+GSV Summit, Dreamforce, and the UPCEA Annual Conference. Before Ziplines, she was CEO of Rafter, where she saved students half a billion dollars. Sara holds a BA in marketing and communications from UNLV and enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking, and spending time with her partner and five sons.

Zipines Education:

https://www.ziplines.com/

Sara on LinkedIn:

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

Hana M. K. is an award-winning data presenter who helps data professionals go from nervous, unsure communicators to becoming expert data storytellers and presenters that have their work make an impact and their message resonate with their audiences.

Hana has over 10 years of experience working in the data field, starting out as a graduate researcher at UCLA before leaving her PhD program to work as a data professional for a Fortune 5 company.

She's the host of The Art of Communicating Data podcast. She also conducts live trainings on O'Reilly for data professionals.

Trending Analytics:

https://trending-analytics.com/

Hana on LinkedIn:

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

Benjamin Alamar joins The Data Nerd Podcast to discuss his new book, "Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers, Second Edition." We explore the transformative impact of analytics on sports and how decision-makers leverage data to achieve success.

For over 20 years, Ben has been a trailblazer in data science and sports analytics, developing cutting-edge tools and building teams for organizations like ESPN, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and StubHub. Tune in to gain insights from one of the leading experts in the field.

Sports Analytics Book:

https://cup.columbia.edu/book/a/9780231205207

Benjamin on LinkedIn:

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

Albert Bellamy loves helping people get the job they want. Discover the art of crafting a winning resume with Albert Bellamy on The Data Nerd podcast.

Known as "the Marine who smiles at spreadsheets" and renowned for fixing broken resumes, Albert brings over two decades of diverse experience to his role as an Alteryx instructor. From supply chain analysis to field artillery in the United States Marine Corps, Albert's journey includes internships at Google, managing social media campaigns for a prominent data analytics podcast, and teaching Excel and Tableau. Dive into Albert's insights as he shares best practices applicable to anyone aiming to land their dream job.

Albert on LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/ bellamy-al

Albert on Topmate:

https://topmate.io/majordata

Join us on The Data Nerd podcast as we catch up with Ray Givler and Karan Ambasht fresh from the Tableau conference 2024 in San Diego. In this episode, we delve into our experiences, insights, and key takeaways from the premier data conference of the year.

Ray is a Provider Analytics Consultant for the Helion division of Highmark, one of the largest blended health organizations in the United States. He is a lifelong learner who creates self-service analytics improve efficiencies in transition of care.

Karan is currently a Senior Digital Marketing Analyst at Highmark Health, a health care delivery and financing system. With a strong background in Tableau and Alteryx, his primary focus is on establishing efficient data infrastructure and collaborating with marketing strategists to ensure data-driven campaigns.

Connect with Ray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygivler/

Connect with Karan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanambasht/

Eric Parker joins the data nerd podcast to talk about his journey into Tableau as we share our thoughts on Business Intelligence and how to get started. Eric co-founded OneNumber in 2016. OneNumber's mission is to provide excellent, customized Tableau education and consulting services to their clients.

Eric on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-parker-37513249/

OneNumber:

https://onenumber.biz/

Luke Komiskey and Amna Baig, guests on The Data Nerd podcast, reveal invaluable strategies for achieving budget-friendly travel through point optimization. By dispelling the myth that travel is a luxury reserved for the rich, they advocate for inclusive exploration accessible to all. Luke, the Founder & CEO of DataDrive, embarked on a bold journey of quarter-life retirement with his wife, channeling their savings into transformative travel experiences. Meanwhile, Amna, founder of Humaysha Home and spouse to the data nerd, Nisar, pioneers a South Asian-inspired home decor brand while leveraging her Instagram platform to empower fellow adventurers with practical tips on maximizing points for unforgettable journeys.

Connect with Luke

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/komiskey/

Data Drive: https://godatadrive.com/

Connect with Amna

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amnainspired/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amna.inspired

Humaysha Home: https://www.humaysha.com/

Christopher Chin joins the data nerd podcast to talk about how introverts can harness their soft skills and communication to grow and be better at their job in data. He realized that while technical training is frequently abundant, soft skills training is too often overlooked despite being a critical part of the value chain.

Chris on LinkedIn:

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

The Hidden Speaker:

https://thehiddenspeaker.com/