In this show, we're joined by Sean Chandler, Director of BI at CenterWell Home Health, to explore what it really means to thrive in BI today. Sean shares his personal journey, including his move into teaching, and offers practical insights on building a career in BI, self-learning for advancement, and fostering a strong partnership between BI and data science teams. Whether you're an aspiring BI analyst, a data scientist aiming to improve collaboration, or a career changer eyeing the BI space, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: How to successfully transition from other roles into BI, and how to know if it's the right fit for you What good collaboration between BI and data science actually looks like, and how to recognize when it's broken How self-taught skills can accelerate your BI career, even without a formal background   🤝 Follow Sean on LinkedIn!   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of analytics, but how much of the job is changing? In this episode, we explore the AI-powered future of analytics: real-time insights, smarter Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and how Excel is turning heads with ChatGPT integration. Will AI replace analysts or supercharge what they already do best? Ravit Jain, Founder of the Ravit Show, will dive into what's staying the same, what's evolving, and what you need to know to keep up. Discover how AI is revolutionizing analytics, from real-time insights to the future of BI tools and Excel's new ChatGPT capabilities. Stay ahead of the curve— uncover how you can thrive in the AI-powered future of analytics! What You'll Learn: How AI-powered Excel is simplifying data wrangling and reporting. What parts of an analyst's role are evolving, and what core skills will always matter. How you can future-proof your analytics career in an AI-driven world.   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   Interested in learning more from Ravit? Check out The Ravit Show!    Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

If you want to build a strong career in data, this show is for you. We welcomed the new face of Mavens of Data, Kristen Kehrer, who shared her best advice for data professionals and those aspiring toward a data career. You'll leave the show with some actionable tips and some of the best career advice directly from one of our favorite data pros of all time. What You'll Learn: What you should focus on if you're trying to land your first job How to succeed once you are in that initial role How to think about building a successful career long-term   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guest: Kristen Kehrer has been providing innovative & practical statistical modeling solutions in the utilities, healthcare, and eCommerce sectors since 2010. Alongside her professional accomplishments, she achieved recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics in 2018. Kristen is also the founder of Data Moves Me, LLC, and has previously served as a faculty member and subject matter expert at the Emeritus Institute of Management and UC Berkeley Ext.

 Kristen lights up on stage and has spoken at conferences like ODSC, DataScienceGO, BI+Analytics Conference, Boye Conference, and Big Data LDN, etc.

She holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.

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Power BI is one of the hottest data analysis tools in today's job market. In this episode, Aaron Parry will talk about why Power BI is in such high demand, the things companies are hiring Power BI experts for, and where you should focus if you want to add Power BI to your bag of tricks.  You'll leave the show with a deeper understanding of why Power BI is so valuable, what it can do, and where you should focus if you want to build Power BI skills that will advance your career. What You'll Learn: What makes Power BI such a valuable skill set for so many roles Some of the most valuable ways you can use Power BI on the job Where you should focus if you want to build job-ready Power BI skills   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guests: Aaron is a professional analytics consultant and Microsoft Power BI expert, with 10+ years working in business intelligence and marketing analytics. He's an instructor, coach and mentor for aspiring analysts, and has deep experience helping companies develop and implement full-stack BI solutions. Follow Aaron on LinkedIn

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Being able to present your analysis and convince your teammates to take action is a huge part of the job for any Data Analyst or Data Scientist. But for many of us, delivering effective presentations isn't something that comes naturally. Fortunately, everyone (including you) can improve their communication skills if they know what to focus on. In this session, we'll be sharing some of the best strategies and actionable advice to help you capture your audience, tell a story with your data, and most importantly, drive impact for your organization. You'll leave with specific tips that you'll be able to use immediately to take your presentation game to the next level.   What You'll Learn Why most presentations flop and how you can succeed How to stop sharing data and start telling stories instead The scientific approach to getting your audience to listen   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guest: Christopher Chin is a techie-turned leadership communication coach. He previously worked for Fortune 500 tech companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Humana, and Fannie Mae in the specialties of data journalism, data science, data visualization, and business intelligence. Each time, he saw extremely talented colleagues struggle to get the opportunities they deserved because they couldn't present, tell a story, and speak with confidence. Now he works as Founder & CEO of The Hidden Speaker, a training consultancy that puts tech professionals on the path to confident communication. He has returned to Fortune 500 companies to train their technical teams with highly specialized communication workshops, as well as taught for companies and universities around the world. As a speaker, coach, and trainer, Christopher's work has helped thousands demonstrate leadership through communication and he is passionate about convincing every introverted, techie out there that they, too, can bring out their hidden speaker. Check out Christopher's free e-book + Newsletter: The Ultimate Data Storytelling and Presentation Guide   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter  

A data career is an amazing path. Once you're inside, you have good job prospects, fun and challenging work, constant opportunities to learn, solid comp, and can often work from anywhere.    But it can be hard to break in. Today, in 2024, there seems to be more competition than ever for entry level roles. So how can you get started?    In this episode, we'll be sharing some of the best strategies, actionable advice, and personal anecdotes from two recent career transitioners, Annie Nelson and Ian Klosowicz, who have each inspired and helped countless others.   You'll leave with a concrete path to landing your first role, and succeeding on the job once you're there. What You'll Learn: The skills you should be focusing on and showcasing Practical advice for networking, finding jobs, applying, and nailing the interview Tips for using your first 90 days in role to set up your career trajectory   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guests: Annie Nelson (Annie's Analytics) is a leading data analytics and business intelligence expert. She excels in transforming raw data into actionable insights, making complex data concepts accessible. Annie shares her expertise through speaking engagements, online content, and consulting, helping organizations leverage data to achieve their goals. Check out Annie's book: How to Become a Data Analyst Follow Annie on LinkedIn  

Ian Klosowicz is a seasoned data analyst dedicated to shaping the next generation of data analysts, with a proven track record of teaching people a roadmap that works for them. He specializes in guiding aspiring data analysts on their journey to securing their first roles in the dynamic world of data analytics. Subscribe to Ian's newsletter Follow Ian on LinkedIn   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

To build a successful career in data, you need to focus on the right skills. You need to focus on skills that will open doors, make you job-ready, help you attract employers, and put you on the right track toward growing your career. But where should you start? In this episode, Matt Mike will give his thoughts on the most important skills you'll need in your career, and will give you a roadmap for adding them to your tool kit and putting them on display to attract the right kind of attention. You'll leave this session with a solid understanding of which skills you should focus on first, how to tackle them, and with a plan to take action and make progress today. What You'll Learn: Which technical tools you should focus on to build a great data career Why soft skills can be just as important and which ones matter the most How you can build these skills, and put them on display to accelerate your career   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guest: Matt Mike is a multi-passionate Data Analyst and BI Developer who fancies Power BI.

He has been a data analyst for 2 years now and also transitioned into the data field from a non-technical background. This has given him a unique understanding of what it takes to be an analyst from the ground up. Check out Matt's YouTube channel for more! : https://www.youtube.com/@MattMike     Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Having a strong personal brand is one of the best things you can do to stand out from your competition in today's difficult job market.    In this episode, you'll learn why brand building should be at the top of your list, and more importantly, hear actionable tips that you can use to make progress right away.    We'll be sharing some of the best strategies, actionable advice, and personal anecdotes from two of the best personal brand builders in data, Kate Strachnyi and Kristen Kehrer.

You'll leave with a concrete path to building your brand and accelerating your career, starting today. What You'll Learn: Why personal brands matter more than ever in 2024 What a strong personal brand looks like How to start building your personal brand online   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guests: As the founder of DATAcated, Kate Strachnyi helps companies amplify their brand and expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. Kate is a content creator with over 200k followers across LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. She also runs a DATAcated Plus program with 25+ influencers that can be hired to 'make a spash' on social media.  As a marketing and branding expert, Kate has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science and Analytics for 2018 and 2019, and as a DataIQ USA100 for 2022. Kate is also the author of ColorWise: A Data Storyteller's Guide to the Intentional Use of Color.  https://www.datacated.com/brand-builder     Kristen Kehrer has been providing innovative & practical statistical modeling solutions in the utilities, healthcare, and eCommerce sectors since 2010. Alongside her professional accomplishments, she achieved recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics in 2018. Kristen is also the founder of Data Moves Me, LLC, and has previously served as a faculty member and subject matter expert at the Emeritus Institute of Management and UC Berkeley Ext.

 Kristen lights up on stage and has spoken at conferences like ODSC, DataScienceGO, BI+Analytics Conference, Boye Conference, and Big Data LDN, etc.

She holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.

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