Join Avery Smith as he chats with data analytics expert Matt Mike about the secrets to building impressive data analytics projects.

In this episode, Matt Mike shares valuable insights on the importance of creating unique projects and why building from scratch challenges you to become a true expert in the field, helping you stand out and speak passionately about your work in interviews.

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(03:00) - Matt’s story from teaching to data

(20:23) - Building Personal Projects

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