Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Can You Pass This Data Analyst Interview? 🖥️ Build your own app with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/AveryData 👔 Mock Interview Platform: https://interviewsimulator.io 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:28 — Question 1 02:54 — Question 2 04:53 — Question 3 08:08 — Where to do Interview Practice 08:54 — How to Build Cool Apps Like This  🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wouldn't try to become a data analyst next here. Here's 4 reasons why and what I'd do instead. 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why the data job market is tough 00:36 — Worst states for data analysts 01:55 — Why these states rank low 04:11 — Best states (raw counts) for data analysts 06:08 — Jobs per capita explained 07:10 — Top states after normalization 09:35 — Slope chart breakdown 10:18 — What the normalized rankings mean 👨‍🎓 Featured Bootcamp Students: Moiz Noorali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moiz-noorali/ Ani Mayilyan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ani-mayilyan/ Mukta Pandey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muktap2377210/ Amanda Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawarddata/ Sebastian Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitong-wang-b06316284/ 📊 Intern with me: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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🏆 Follow this roadmap w/ The Data Analytics Accelerator (My Bootcamp): https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:19 - Step 1: Skills 02:33 - Step 2: Data Roles 06:38 - Step 3: Projects 10:22 - Step 4: Portfolio 13:20 - Step 5: Resume & LinkedIn 17:59 - Step 6: Job Hunting 21:12 - Step 7: Interviews 22:53 - The SPN Method 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator  🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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AI and data analytics are transforming business, and your data career can’t afford to be left behind. 🎙️ In this episode of Data Career School, I sit down with Ketan Mudda, Director of Data Science & AI Solutions at Walmart, to explore how AI is reshaping retail, analytics, and decision-making—and what it means for students, job seekers, and early-career professionals in 2026.

We dive into: How AI is driving innovation and smarter decisions in retail and business Essential skills data professionals need to thrive in an AI-first world How AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way analysts work What employers look for beyond technical expertise Strategies to future-proof your data career

Ketan also shares his journey from Credit Risk Analyst at HSBC to leading AI-driven initiatives at one of the world’s largest retailers.

Whether you’re starting your data career, exploring AI’s impact on business, or curious about analytics in action, this episode is packed with actionable insights, inspiration, and career guidance.

🎙️ Hosted by Amlan Mohanty — creator of Data Career School, where we explore AI, data analytics, and the future of work. Follow me: 📺 YouTube 🔗 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram

🎧Listen now to level up your data career!

Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Ketan Mudda05:18 AI's Transformative Impact on Industries12:49 Responsible AI Practices14:28 The Role of Education in Data Science23:18 AI and the Future of Jobs28:03 Embracing AI Tools for Success29:44 The Importance of Networking31:40 Curiosity and Continuous Learning32:50 Storytelling in Data Science Leadership36:22 Focus on AI Ethics and Change Management41:03 Learning How to Learn44:57 Identifying Problems Over Tools

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wouldn't try to become a data analyst next here. Here's 4 reasons why and what I'd do instead. 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:32 - Reason 1 not to be data scientist 03:22 - Reason 2 not to be data scientist 04:55 - Reason 3 not to be data scientist 07:33 - Reason 4 not to be data scientist 11:28 - What to do instead 🍿 OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED Data Analyst Roadmap: https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/136-how-i-would-become-a-data-analyst-in-2025-if-i-had-to-start-over-again Get Paid to Learn Data: https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/137-get-paid-1000s-to-master-data-analytics-skills-in-2025 Get You Master's Paid For (Thomas): https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/128-meet-the-math-teacher-who-landed-a-data-job-in-60-days-thomas-gresco Get You Master's Paid For (Rachael): https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/125-how-she-landed-a-business-intelligence-analyst-job-in-less-than-100-days-w-rachael-finch My review of Georgia Tech's Master's: https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/38-masters-in-data-analytics-from-georgia-tech-is-it-worth-it 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I built you a free tool that matches you to open data jobs! I built it using a low-code analytics tool called KNIME. Learn how I built it & how you can build your own! 👔 Try the Resume to Job Match App: https://apps.hub.knime.com/d/AI_Job_Search~data-app:c0cff571-721d-4cd2-aca7-5f19505d7537/run?authToken=cVZoMmVVZmF3RkM4eG9HdXVDdWltWTlZbFJDdzRCTjc0TXBLaFIzY3JYSTpmT3FYZ3VWZ19OTHgwZExxMGZ1Ty1XMUxySFF0QmdYRXBOWllaSVVQRnZmbnRHdGlnWlJ1cS1lM2hlQk0tM3k0TE0taHk3b0ZyQTh2S0t2YWV4QkREdw== 💻 Download KNIME: https://www.knime.com/start?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_term=avery_smith&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=kapsquad 📈 Download the KNIME Workflow: https://hub.knime.com/knime/spaces/Data%20Apps/AI_Job_Search~IkoQH5UBhidlxnEt/current-state?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_term=avery_smith&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=kapsquad 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Avery's notes about episode (audio only) 7:33 - Use this free tool to find data jobs 09:36 - What is low-code analytics & why is it important? 13:20 - How I built this tool (& you can too) 16:47 - The future of low-code data tools 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Data meets music 🎶 — Avery sits down with Chris Reba, a data analyst who’s studied over 1 million songs, to reveal what the numbers say about how hits are made. From uncovering Billboard chart fraud to exploring how TikTok reshaped music, this episode breaks down the art and science behind every beat. 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro: How Chris analyzed 1M+ songs using data 01:10 - What data reveals about hit songs and music trends 03:30 - Combining qualitative and quantitative analysis 07:00 - The 1970s Billboard chart fraud explained 10:45 - Why key changes disappeared from modern pop 13:30 - How hip-hop changed song structure and sound 14:10 - TikTok’s influence on the music industry 16:10 - Inside Chris’s open-source music dataset 22:10 - Best tools for music data analysis (SQL, Python, Datawrapper) 27:45 - Advice for aspiring music data analysts 🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS 📕 Order Chris's Book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/uncharted-territory-9798765149911 📊 Check out Chris's Music Dataset: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j1AUgtMnjpFTz54UdXgCKZ1i4bNxFjf01ImJ-BqBEt0/edit?gid=1974823090#gid=1974823090 💌 Subscribe to Chris's' Newsletter: https://www.cantgetmuchhigher.com 📲 Follow Chris on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdallarivamusic 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I'll walk you through the exact data analyst job hiring pipeline from a hiring manager's perspective & show you how to NOT get rejected. 💌 Join 30k+ 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website 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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Who’s the most clutch quarterback in NFL history — Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, or someone completely unexpected? We’ll use Python + Data Science to figure it out.  👉 Try Sphinx for free - https://www.sphinx.ai ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Who’s the most clutch QB? 00:40 - Python + Sphinx AI: analyzing 1M NFL plays 02:00 - Defining “clutch” in football (data-driven approach) 03:15 - “TV Clutch” Top 10 07:50 - Using AI to processes play-by-play data 11:10 - Advanced Clutch Factor 17:00 - Advanced Top 10 24:30 - Build your own analysis 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS💌 Join 20k+ aspiring data analysts — https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🎯 Free Training: How to Land Your First Data Job — https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Accelerator Program: Data Analytics Accelerator — https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 💼 Interview Prep Tool: Interview Simulator — https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator 📱 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube: @averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com 📱 CONNECT WITH SPHINX🐦Twitter/X - https://x.com/getsphinx 🔗Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sphinx-ml/ 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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There is an impossible choice most organizations face. Companies building modern AI face a brutal, binary-feeling decision: either ship a privacy-first model that “kinda low key sucks,” or ship a high-performing model that likely exposes sensitive personal data. Luckily, there's a third option, and that's what I will share with you in this episode! Check out Tonic Textual here: 👉 https://www.tonic.ai/products/textual 💌 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: The Ethical Dilemma in AI Development 01:21 - The "A Very Smith Health Solutions" LEAKED Zoom debate! 02:45 - Sensitive Data Discovery and Synthesis 03:41 - Redacting and Synthesizing Data with Tonic Textual 04:30 - Applications and Benefits 🔗 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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Think you need a fancy degree to start a career in data? Think again. In this episode of Data Career School, Amlan Mohanty breaks down exactly how you can launch a successful data career and land your first job in data analytics, data science, or business intelligence without a traditional degree. Discover how to build in-demand skills, create a portfolio that gets noticed, and land your first data job using practical, actionable strategies. Whether you’re self-taught, switching careers, or just curious about the data field, this episode gives you the perfect roadmap to break into a data career.

Data storytelling matters more than ever. If you have the ability to make your analysis understood—and acted on—it can make you more valuable than analysts with twice your experience. In this episode, Mike Cisneros walks us through his practical, tactical playbook to turn good analysis into powerful data stories that get results. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT

Make your data storytelling sing. Check out Mike's co-authored book here: Storytelling with Data: Before and After - Practical Makeovers for Powerful Data Stories Amazon link: https://amzn.to/41ViFmv Website: storytellingwithdata.com/books

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:16 How To Become A Better Data Analyst and Storyteller 04:41 Storytelling with Data: Before and After 15:33 A Case Study: Analyzing Call Center Data

🔗 CONNECT WITH MIKE 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/storytellingwithdata 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevizneros/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/storytelling-with-data-llc/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikevizneros/ 💻 Website: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/

🔗 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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The relationship between AI assistants and data professionals is evolving rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges. These tools can supercharge workflows by generating SQL, assisting with exploratory analysis, and connecting directly to databases—but they're far from perfect. How do you maintain the right balance between leveraging AI capabilities and preserving your fundamental skills? As data teams face mounting pressure to deliver AI-ready data and demonstrate business value, what strategies can ensure your work remains trustworthy? With issues ranging from biased algorithms to poor data quality potentially leading to serious risks, how can organizations implement responsible AI practices while still capitalizing on the positive applications of this technology? Christina Stathopoulos is an international data specialist who regularly serves as an executive advisor, consultant, educator, and public speaker. With expertise in analytics, data strategy, and data visualization, she has built a distinguished career in technology, including roles at Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, she spent over five years at Google and Waze, leading data strategy and driving cross-team projects. Her professional journey has spanned both the United States and Spain, where she has combined her passion for data, technology, and education to make data more accessible and impactful for all. Christina also plays a unique role as a “data translator,” helping to bridge the gap between business and technical teams to unlock the full value of data assets. She is the founder of Dare to Data, a consultancy created to formalize and structure her work with some of the world’s leading companies, supporting and empowering them in their data and AI journeys. Current and past clients include IBM, PepsiCo, PUMA, Shell, Whirlpool, Nitto, and Amazon Web Services.

In the episode, Richie and Christina explore the role of AI agents in data analysis, the evolving workflow with AI assistance, the importance of maintaining foundational skills, the integration of AI in data strategy, the significance of trustworthy AI, and much more.

Links Mentioned in the Show: Dare to DataJulius AIConnect with ChristinaCourse - Introduction to SQL with AIRelated Episode: The Data to AI Journey with Gerrit Kazmaier, VP & GM of Data Analytics at Google CloudRewatch RADAR AI 

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I asked my followers what data product I should build next, and they voted: a Pokémon card analytics tool. So, I rolled up my sleeves and built a market analytics platform using Replit and its vibe-coding agent to get from idea to deployable MVP in a few hours! Today's video guides you through the process step by step, so you can build something similar—even if you have 0 technical background. ✨ Try vibe-coding yourself with Replit!!! https://replit.com/refer/AveryData p.s. this is an affiliate link, so I will earn credits if you end up using Replit - but I truly love this tool!

Check out my Pokémon card analytics app here and let me know what you think! 👉 PokemonCardAnalytics.com 💌 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Building the Pokémon Card Analytics Platform 01:15 Exploring Replit's Capabilities and Creating the App's Core Features 06:47 Integrating Real Data 12:01 Finalizing and Deploying the App 15:18 PokemonCardAnalytics.com and Future Plans

🔗 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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Before you start cramming tools to land a data job, ask yourself this: What tools are data analysts actually using every day? In this episode, I went straight to the pros—analysts at Google, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, Humana, Veterans United, 7-Eleven, and more—to hear which tools truly power their work. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Sundas Khalid (Google and Amazon) 03:10 - Jen Hawkins (Apple) 06:17 - Ryan Ponder (Veterans United) 07:32 - Alex Sanchez (7-Eleven) 09:37 - Jason Bryll (Healthcare Analytics Expert) 12:47 - Erin Shina (Humana) 14:54 - Lily BL (Tesla) 🔗 Watch my interviews and connect with our data experts! Sundas 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundaskhalid/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/e53U55HbBog?si=_hQkB2EuuD1pFsg7 Jen 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandriska/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-BWp_IJZ-I?si=llWBc5hIW80SmeEd

Ryan 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtponder/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/bH0wfE342R0?si=iN1ftUN31LbstdRw

Alex 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ale-san/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/VfrTaw27rDc?si=IlwL7FJLdUvlbbms

Jason 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bryll/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qh4RBY5GwUY?si=HCvF80qw7gVbL0dc

Erin 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinshina/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5gSUqk1AiWM?si=MPF3oRY45B2DTQ2P

Lily 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilybl/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AB2McisjPTM?si=yw_2gCWtBcQDFGWf

🔗 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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AI, data, numbers—without uploads. Hash, mask, and redact PII, then run data analytics locally for time-saving and privacy. In this episode, we build a No-Upload AI Analyst that keeps your PII safe: HMAC SHA-256 hashing, masking, and redaction using policy presets and client-side transforms. We’ll: • Reframe the problem (insights > risk) • Set four hard constraints (no uploads, local preferred, policy presets, human-readable audit) • Use rules-first privacy + schema semantics • Walk the 5-step workflow (paste headers → pick preset → set secret → transform → analyze) • Show real-world cases (HIPAA/HITECH-aware analytics, FERPA contexts, product analytics) • Share a checklist + quiz + local Streamlit approach Perfect for data teams in healthcare, finance, education, and privacy-sensitive orgs. Key takeaways Stop uploading customer data. Transform it client-side first.Use HMAC hashing to keep joins without exposing raw emails/IDs.Mask for human-readable UI; redact when you don’t need the field.Ship a data-handling report with every analysis.Run the app locally for maximum privacy.Affiliate note: I record with Riverside (affiliate) and host on RSS.com (affiliate). Links in show notes. Links Blog version: (Free): https://mukundansankar.substack.com/p/the-no-upload-ai-analyst-v4-secure Join the Discussion (comments hub): https://mukundansankar.substack.com/notesTools I use for my Podcast and Affiliate PartnersRecording Partner: Riverside → Sign up here (affiliate)Host Your Podcast: RSS.com (affiliate )Research Tools: Sider.ai (affiliate)Sourcetable AI: Join Here(affiliate)🔗 Connect with Me:Free Email NewsletterWebsite: Data & AI with MukundanGitHub: https://github.com/mukund14Twitter/X: @sankarmukund475LinkedIn: Mukundan SankarYouTube: Subscribe

Here are 5 exciting and unique data analyst projects that will build your skills and impress hiring managers! These range from beginner to advanced and are designed to enhance your data storytelling abilities. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT Where I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst) 👉 https://youtu.be/DHfuvMyBofE?si=ABsdUfzgG7Nsbl89 💌 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - Project 1: Stock Price Analysis 03:46 - Project 2: Real Estate Data Analysis (SQL) 07:52 - Project 3: Personal Finance Dashboard (Tableau or Power BI) 11:20 - Project 4: Pokemon Analysis (Python) 14:16 - Project 5: Football Data Analysis (any tool)

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AI, data, and analytics pick three cookable dinners from the ingredients and appliances you already have—no grocery run. We use AI, data, and a rules-first analytics score to rank real meals you can make tonight with what’s in your pantry. A lightweight rules engine avoids AI hallucinations; Chef-AI adds safe swaps and one-line directions. You’ll learn a copy-paste AI prompt, how to reduce waste, and how analytics rank time, fit, and vibe. 3 bullets (skimmable): Rules > raw AI for reliable, cookable resultsAnalytics score to rank fastest/best-fit mealsCopy-paste prompt for 3 ideas in under a minuteYou’ll learn Why a rules engine beats raw AI for reliable, cookable recipesHow an analytics score prioritizes the best matches fastA copy-paste AI prompt that returns 3 make-tonight ideas in under a minuteHow to reduce waste and keep weeknight meals simple & tastyTry this prompt: I have [3–5 ingredients] and these appliances: [list]. Suggest 3 meals I can make in under 30 minutes. If something’s missing, suggest simple pantry substitutions. Keep it realistic and give one-line directions for each. Quick quiz True or False — If you only rely on AI, it may assume tools you don’t have and suggest impossible recipes. Answer: True. Start with rules; use AI for riffs and swaps. Discussion question When you’re deciding on dinner, do you want structure (reliable classics) or creativity (something new)? Reply on Substack or X—I'll share the poll next week. Resources & links Blog Link: https://mukundansankar.substack.com/p/pantry-plate-the-aifirst-way-to-decideKey takeaways Put rules before AI for cookable results.One clear AI prompt can end dinner indecision in minutes.AI is a partner, not the chef.Affiliate partners (links below): RSS: your podcast, get free transcripts, and earn ad revenue with as few as 10 monthly downloads. Sign up here.Sider AI. AI-powered research and productivity assistant for breaking down job descriptions into keywords. Try Sider here.Riverside FM: Record your podcast in studio-quality audio and 4K video from anywhere. Get started with Riverside here.Affiliate disclosure: Some links may be affiliates. If you use them, I may earn at no extra cost to you. Answer: True. Keywords: ai, ai meal planner, data, data analytics, analytics, time-saving tools, pantry, dinner ideas, recipe generator, meal planning

Josh Gledhill was a music‑industry professional who, after 1,026 days of unemployment, landed not one but two data job offers. In this episode, he shares how he overcame dyslexia and how he used Threads, a 40‑page PRINTED Portfolio, and the SPN Method to become a data analyst at Staffordshire County Council. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 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 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Josh's Background in Music and Transition to Data Analytics 07:13 - Overcoming Dyslexia and Study Tips 10:44 - Building a Personal Brand on Threads 16:19 - The SPN Method 22:06 - Navigating the Interview Process (and flopping the technical interview) 33:04 - Differences in Data Jobs: UK vs. US 41:29 - Ethics and AI in the UK

🔗 CONNECT WITH JOSH 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@databyjosh 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-gledhill/ 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzkvTFrQdKAdESHepjSP3Q 🤝 X: https://x.com/macinjosh

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I first built an AI that thinks like an analyst. Now I have built a better AI Data analyst for the practical use of AI. This episode breaks down the simple rebuild: start with a clear objective, pick 5–8 focus columns, and ship a one-page Markdown brief. You’ll also get a 3-minute quiz (10:33), a Substack discussion (17:04), and a 9-step checklist you can use today. What you’ll learn How to start with a clear business goal (not charts)Why focusing on 5–8 columns increases signalHow a 1-page brief moves work faster than a dashboardQuiz & Discussion Take the Lightning QuizJoin the Substack discussion: https://mukundansankar.substack.com/(Tell your day-two story, your one metric, and your 5–8 focus columns.)Listener Checklist Copy/paste: 1) Objective (one line) 2) 5–8 focus columns 3) 10 questions + why 4) Quick data health checks 5) Export 1-page brief 6) Share in Slack/Notion/Jira 7) Run 2–3 quick analyses today 8) Log learning + next decision 9) Repeat tomorrow Links Blog version: (with Medium membership): https://medium.com/data-science-collective/i-built-an-ai-that-thinks-like-a-data-analyst-then-it-went-viral-so-i-made-it-smarter-1f3206a8254b(Free): https://mukundansankar.substack.com/p/i-built-an-ai-that-thinks-like-aSubstack Note (comments hub): https://mukundansankar.substack.com/notesTools I use for my Podcast:Recording Partner: Riverside → Sign up here (affiliate)Host Your Podcast: RSS.com (affiliate )Research Tools: Sider.ai (affiliate)🔗 Connect with Me:Free Email Newsletter: https://data-ai-with-ms.kit.com/bae4d0c550Website: https://mukundansankar.substack.com/Twitter/X: @sankarmukund475LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukundansankar/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MukundSankar