The analytics industry is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead requires more than technical expertise—it takes community building, internal advocacy, and the ability to drive impactful projects. In this episode, Dustin Schimek, Data Fluency Program Manager at MedStar Health, discusses the state of analytics in 2025. We explore what analysts are working on today, the importance of internal evangelism, and how to spearhead new projects and get to proof of concept (POC) quickly. Dustin also shares insights on standout traits for analysts and why community is at the heart of analytics success. If you're looking to thrive in analytics and stay at the forefront of the industry, this show is for you! What You'll Learn: Key trends shaping the analytics industry in 2025 The role of community building and internal evangelism in driving analytics success How to accelerate proof of concept (POC) for new analytics projects Common themes that make analysts stand out in today's industry   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

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Today’s episode is a conversation I had with Dustin Schimek who is the director of analytics at the master lock company. He had me on his LinkedIn live to talk about what Python is, why it is important, how to get started, and other random stuff.

We chatted for about 50 minutes. Hope you enjoy.

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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!

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