If you want to transition into a data career, this one is for you!

In this episode, you'll hear from two Maven Analytics Hall of Famers, Chris Mengel and Clay Cooper, who will talk about their experiences transitioning into data and share some of their best tips for those trying to do the same.

You'll hear the whole story - their struggles, successes, what worked and what didn't, and hear the advice they wish they had heard when they first decided to jump into data. What You'll Learn: Things that made the biggest difference in their successful career transitions Pitfalls you should look to avoid on your own journey Common misconceptions about the job market and career pivots   This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions.   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

In this episode, host Jason Foster is joined by Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO & Founder, AI for Education. 

Together they explore the impact of AI on young people, particularly in the context of education. They discuss AI literacy, the need for AI literacy among students, teachers, and policymakers and the need for understanding AI's capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations. 

They also discuss social media & AI integration and challenges in the education system.  The conversation touches on how AI is embedded in platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and video games, influencing young people's perceptions and behaviours, sometimes without their awareness.  *****   

Cynozure is a leading data, analytics and AI company that helps organisations to reach their data potential. It works with clients on data and AI strategy, data management, data architecture and engineering, analytics and AI, data culture and literacy, and data leadership. The company was named one of The Sunday Times' fastest-growing private companies in both 2022 and 2023, and recognised as The Best Place to Work in Data by DataIQ in 2023 and 2024. Cynozure is a certified B Corporation.  

S1 Ep#30: From Engineering to Data Strategy: Driving AI and Decision-Making The Data Product Management In Action podcast, season 1, is brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences. Our guest this week is Theo Bell, a data product manager. She chats with host Nick Zerviudis and shares her transition from mechanical engineering to roles at Goldman Sachs and Palantir, emphasizing the importance of data integration in strategic decision-making. She discusses how Palantir helped a manufacturer prioritize client orders during raw material shortages and explores the challenges of convincing stakeholders to adopt new data models, advocating for production-ready pilots over proof-of-concepts. Theo also offers insights on fostering AI adoption within organizations, using a news summarization tool for a CEO as an example. She recommends the GTD framework and Surrounded by Idiots for enhancing productivity and communication. About our Host Nick Zervoudis: Nick is Head of Product at CKDelta, an AI software business within the CK Hutchison Holdings group. Nick oversees a portfolio of data products and works with sister companies to uncover new opportunities to innovate using data, analytics, and machine learning. Nick's career has revolved around data and advanced analytics from day one, having worked as an analyst, consultant, product manager, and instructor for startups, SMEs, and enterprises including PepsiCo, Sainsbury's, Lloyds Banking Group, IKEA, Capgemini Invent, BrainStation, QuantSpark, and Hg Capital. Nick is also the co-host of London's Data Product Management meetup, and speaks & writes regularly about data & AI product management. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn and through his newsletter, Value from Data & AI. About our Guest Theo Bell: Theo is the Head of AI Product at Rimes, where she leads the company’s efforts to leverage AI technology in order to provide cutting-edge data management solutions to clients. Previously, Theo held key roles at Palantir Technologies and Goldman Sachs, where she enabled various industries to leverage data through AI/ML-driven software, notably Airbus' Skywise platform, the NHS, and the UK Ministry of Defense. Theo is dedicated to using AI and technology for global challenges, particularly in improving health, enhancing society, and fostering sustainable businesses. She holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge.  Connect with Theo in LinkedIn. All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect their employers or anyone else.  Join the conversation on LinkedIn.  Apply to be a guest or nominate someone that you know.  Do you love what you're listening to? Please rate and review the podcast, and share it with fellow practitioners you know. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable insights!    .

I won't lie, I'm pretty nervous. In this episode, I share my AMBITIOUS plan to help 52 people land their dream data jobs this year! I call it 'Mission 52,' and I'll make myself more accountable to all of you by documenting my whole journey. Learn more about PremiumDataJobs here: https://youtu.be/yELzmrEGPbU 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - My 5 steps to help you. 02:40 - PremiumDataJobs.com 05:42 - Data Analytics Accelerator 07:18 - I need your help! 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ 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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We’ll dive into the debugging options offered by leading analytics vendors, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the tools available to troubleshoot, optimize, and refine your analytics implementations. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid understanding of the various debugging options to effectively manage and improve the accuracy of your analytics setup.

Tag Manager Italia collaborated with CNH to design and implement a global GA4-based data strategy, unifying analytics across their extensive operations. This session explores the whole project, with a focus on how advanced tools like BigQuery and Databricks enabled data centralization, while custom Power BI dashboards and privacy-compliant frameworks empowered informed decisions and enhanced marketing and business outcomes.

Historically speaking, digital analytics has focused predominantly on client-side tracking, but recent shifts in regulations, privacy and technology have driven analysts towards server-side solutions - primarily server-side tag management. While server-side solutions are starting to be more widely considered, full server-side tracking remains an underutilized opportunity. This talk unpacks the differences between client-side and server-side tracking (not tagging!), explores how server-side tracking can improve data quality, and demonstrates how integrating both approaches can elevate your behavioural data collection strategy.

In this talk, Russell will explore the realities of customer journeys, challenge common misconceptions about customer behaviour, and highlight the role of attribution and lifetime value in identifying the key factors that drive performance, all with a fresh perspective on journey and funnel design.

This session shares real-world lessons from implementing Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and integrating multi-channel data into BigQuery for an enterprise Retail Media Network. From navigating internal politics and shifting stakeholder landscapes to adapting to evolving requirements and re-scoping complex projects, this talk highlights the critical factors that can make or break large-scale analytics initiatives.

The talk will provide a first-hand story of how the analytics department has developed and transformed over time alongside the growth of Semrush.

Over the last two decades, analytics has undergone a profound transformation, reshaping not only the technology we use but also the skills that define our roles. In this session, we'll explore the natural evolution, and major paradigm shifts in the field, from the rise of webmasters to the era of storytelling and now to the age of AI mastery. Join me as we reflect on the industry's journey, the changing demands on analysts, and how we've continually adapted to stay ahead in a fast-moving digital landscape.

The journey from setting up analytics to becoming a trusted consultant is both challenging and rewarding. In this session, you’ll learn how to transition from technical implementation to strategic advising, while navigating common career obstacles like being "overqualified" in agency roles. Practical approaches to building stronger client relationships, and making analytics an indispensable tool. Whether you’re starting your journey, refining your skills - or working with one; this talk will present something beneficial.

In an era where data drives decisions, we rarely pause to consider its environmental footprint.

In this presentation, we will explore the key strategies for effectively managing and leading a high-performing team of analysts in a remote environment. For remote teams, it is critical to prioritize the creation of a safe and inclusive environment that fosters trust and open communication. We will explore how building this foundation is key to successful remote leadership, emphasizing that while tools and technology facilitate collaboration, they should not be the starting point.

Effective data strategy goes beyond merely fulfilling a client brief or completing a checklist to audit and provide a measurement strategy. What do you do when faced with a minimal brief, and the client is unaware of what analytics can truly offer?

Discover how the Digital Analytics team at Itaú, the largest private bank in Latin America, built a high-quality, unified, and standardized tagging ecosystem that simplified data collection, ensured consistent data quality across various measurement tools, and created a comprehensive, customer-centric data strategy across over 10 apps, thousands of developers, and hundreds of business operations.

We all know it. It’s only a question of time before some friendly soul will come and ask to have your analytics data added to their AI. And in theory that’s great. But what digital analytics data is not known for is quality and that is what AI needs.

Being tool-agnostic is more than a best practice—it’s a guiding principle for creating a sustainable and adaptable analytics strategy. By remaining equally adept with and unbiased toward various tools, analysts and organizations can prioritize meaningful insights and strategic outcomes over vendor-specific limitations or preferences.

Forget dashboards full of metrics—real insights start with asking the right questions. In this talk, we’ll go through a journey into how curiosity and bold questioning can flip your analytics game on its head. We will explore how to stop getting stuck in the weeds and start uncovering the insights that actually matter. It’s time to ditch the boring ‘data-driven’ buzzwords and get real about the power of smart, strategic questions. Ready to refresh the way you think about analytics?

In large enterprises, digital analytics teams face technical and organizational challenges, from managing multi-domain setups to navigating company politics and stakeholder relationships. This session explores how enterprises can build resilient analytics infrastructures and leverage advanced tracking setups for improved efficiency, while effectively managing and growing their teams in complex environments.