20 minutes of straight genius data advice. Learn form the top data analysts on what hiring managers are looking for, how to ace the interview, the future of Data & AI, and networking effortlessly.

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Alex the Analyst

Luke Barousse

Avery Smith

Ken Jee

Josh Starmer (StatQuest)

Matt Mike

Andy Kriebel

Matt Brattin

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(0:05) Alex the Analyst

(4:25) Luke Barousse

(6:08) Avery Smith

(7:47) Ken Jee

(9:50) Josh Starmer (StatQuest)

(14:26) Matt Mike

(16:19) Andy Kriebel

(17:33) Matt Brattin

Connect with Avery:

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👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn

📸 Instagram

🎵 TikTok

Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!

To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more

If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.

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In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Ken Jee.

They delve into Ken's unique path into sports analytics, starting from his personal experience as a golfer and his curious inquiry that led to an internship and gradually crafted a niche in sports data science.

✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job

🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips

Connect with Ken Jee

🤝 Follow on Linkedin

▶️ Ken Jee Official Youtube Channel

▶️ Ken's Nearest Neighbors Podcast

🏀 The Exponential Athlete Podcast

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Timestamps:

(09:54) Deep Dive into Golf Analytics (18:16) Ken's Personal Journey into Sports Analytics (24:49) Breaking into Sports Analytics (29:16) The Power of Networking and Creating Opportunities

Connect with Avery:

📺 Subscribe on YouTube

🎙Listen to My Podcast

👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn

📸 Instagram

🎵 TikTok

Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!

To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more

If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.

👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

The 100th celebration episode of the Data Career Podcast features a special panel interview conducted by Avery Smith with prominent data content creators, including Ken Jee, Monica Kay Royal, Richad Nieves-Becker, and Elijah Butler.

Recorded in Charleston, South Carolina, this milestone episode dives into personal experiences in the data field, the relationship with AI, favorite data learning resources, and interview tips.

The discussion provides a unique mix of backgrounds, offering perspectives on succeeding in data careers, the impact of AI, and the importance of continuous learning.

Connect with the panels on LinkedIn:

🤝 Connect with Ken Jee

🤝 Connect with Monica Kay Royal

🤝 Connect with Richad Nieves-Becker

🤝 Connect with Elijah Butler

✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job

🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips

🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator

📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips

📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training

🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp

Timestamps:

(06:05) - Diving into the Panel: Introductions and Insights (09:33) - Exploring Favorite Data Tools and Facing AI Threats (16:58) - Learning Resources and Books for Aspiring Data Professionals (23:26) - Interview Tips: From Connection to Confidence

Connect with Avery:

📺 Subscribe on YouTube

🎙Listen to My Podcast

👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn

📸 Instagram

🎵 TikTok

Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!

To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more

If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.

👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa