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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST183: Struggling To Find Data Jobs? Try This Free Tool I BuiltHelp 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=cVZoMmVVZmF3RkM4eG9HdXVDdWltWTlZbFJDdzRCTjc0TXBLaFIzY3JYSTpmT3FYZ3VWZ19OTHgwZExxMGZ1Ty1XMUxySFF0QmdYRXBOWllaSVVQRnZmbnRHdGlnWlJ1cS1lM2hlQk0tM3k0TE0taH...
2025-10-2820 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST182: This Data Analyst Has Analyzed 1M+ Songs (here’s everything he knows)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 Lan...
2025-10-2132 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST179: How I Use PRIVATE Data ETHICALLY In the New Era of AIThere 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 t...
2025-10-0108 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)Get your next job(s) with AI💸 and sustainably work 2-3 jobs 👉 https://go.elevatedtech.us/course-averyEnter the code AVERY20 at checkout to save 20%!What's the secret to having three six-figure jobs at once? My guest, Delaney William, cracked the code on overemployment/ job stacking and he's here to spill the beans! Is overemployment a genius move or totally unethical? Delaney shares his personal journey, the secrets to his efficiency, and how he helps others triple their income without working 80-hour weeks.💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your i...
2025-06-1741 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST164: I built an entire data pipeline in 30 minutes using only AI (no code required)Try Keboola 👉 https://www.keboola.com/mcp?utm_campaign=FY25_Q2_RoW_Marketing_Events_Webinar_Keboola_MCP_Server_Launch_June&utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=AveryToday, we'll create an entire data pipeline from scratch without writing a single line of code! Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, we’ll extract data from my FindADataJob.com RSS feed, transform it, load it into Google BigQuery, and visualize it with Streamlit. This is the future of data engineering!Keboola MCP Integration:https://mcp.connection.us-east4.gcp.keboola.com/sse I Analyzed Data Analy...
2025-06-1233 min
Shut Up I Love ItEP 299 - TOMB RAIDER (2001) with Justin Avery SmithWriter and comedian Justin Avery Smith (McSweeney's, The Onion) is here to defend the strikingly pre-9/11 fever dream that is LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER (2001). Episode Links: Justin's IG Justin's TikTok Justin's Bluesky Justin's Threads Justin's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
2025-03-2549 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST148: How This High School Drop Out Became a $500k Data Analyst (Sundas Khalid)Meet @SundasKhalid: High school dropout, immigrant, and now a powerhouse in data at Google! She shares pivotal tips for breaking into data, invaluable financial literacy insights, and how she champions salary negotiation by helping others secure higher pay.Special offer for Data Career Podcast viewers:Use the code AVERY 20 to avail of HUGE discounts from Sundas' Negotiation Masterclass: https://sklab.io/p/salaryWhat's Sundas' REAL 6-Figure Tech Salary After 10 Years? https://youtu.be/EjJm_rcUOxY?si=YTOtXT_fLyqWzU1I💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox week...
2025-02-1837 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST135: You Need This Data Analyst Roadmap (ft. AI)Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! For anyone aiming to break into data analysis, Avery’s roadmap is the ultimate guide. With practical advice and clear steps, this episode sets you up for success in just 100 days.💌 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...
2024-11-1214 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST134: The Greatest Data Analyst of All Time (John Snow)Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Travel back to 1854 London and see how data visualization saved lives. John Snow’s use of data analytics to fight cholera is a groundbreaking story that still inspires analysts today.💌 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 da...
2024-11-0507 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST132: How to Become a Senior Data Analyst (ft. Elijah Butler)Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Elijah Butler shares his journey from data analyst to senior roles. We talk about the key skills and strategies that can help you advance while staying true to your career goals.💌 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 tha...
2024-10-2226 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST124: Meet The Million Dollar Data Engineer w/ Zach WilsonIn this episode, we explore the incredible story of Zach Wilson, a data engineer who skyrocketed his annual salary from $30,000 to $500,000 in just five years.Zach shares his experiences working for top tech companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Airbnb and details his transformation from a struggling drug user to a highly successful engineer.Connect with Zach Wilson :🤝 Follow on Linkedin▶️ Subscribe on YouTube📩 Subscribe to Newsletter🎒 Learn About BootcampConnect with Avery📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training
2024-08-2843 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST122: I Landed an $80k Data Analyst Job After The Data Analytics CertificateWondering if the Google Data Analytics Certificate can actually land you a job?
Join Avery as he reveals how his Reddit friend Goob Goob got an $80K remote data analyst position just 52 days after completing the cert.
Avery breaks down Goob Goob's journey, key resume tips, the importance of networking, and how your previous experience can be your secret weapon in the job hunt.
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2024-08-1411 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST121: Genius Data Advice for 20 Minutes Straight20 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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2024-07-3122 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST119: Think Twice Before Switching to Data AnalyticsThis is an incredible episode where Avery took on listener questions and questions from you guys.
It’s kind of ragtag. Multiple questions here concern how to start your data career and what you should do in that process.
So, if you’re on that journey, this episode is for you.
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2024-07-1816 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST118: The Data Analyst Who Applied to 1300 Jobs w/ Venkata SaiAvery interviews Sai, a lead data analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
Sai shares his journey from a small town in India to a successful career in data analytics in the U.S. He discusses his educational background, challenges, strategies to land a job, and success on LinkedIn and TopMate as a career coach.
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2024-07-1028 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST116: Becoming a Data Analyst with No Degree and No Experience w/ Trevor MaxwellAvery chats with Trevor Maxwell, who transformed his career from an industrial printer technician and construction worker to a remote technical business analyst.
Learn how Trevor leveraged the Data Career Podcast and a data bootcamp to break into the data industry despite having no prior tech experience or degree.
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2024-06-2641 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST115: How to go From I.T. to Data Analytics w/ Monica RoyalAvery and Monica discuss Monica's fascinating career pivot from IT and information systems to data analytics.
Learn how to use data in your current job, the importance of having a supportive manager, and the potential for internal career transitions.
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2024-06-1930 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST114: Standing Up For Yourself as a Data Analyst w/ Shailvi WakhluAvery talks with guest Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned data professional who navigated her way from individual contributor to head of analytics and senior director roles.
In this episode, Shailvi shares practical tips on self-advocacy, negotiating salaries, and effectively showcasing your skills.
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2024-06-1234 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven StarkGet insights into career transitions, the importance of networking, and the tools used in data positions in this episode!
Avery talks with data experts Steven Stark and Adam Dijans as they explore the fascinating field of operations research.
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2024-06-0542 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST112: This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex SanchezAvery Smith interviews Alex Sanchez, a high school math teacher who transitioned to a data analyst role at 7-Eleven in just 50 days.Alex's journey is inspiring and practical. He discusses key strategies, transferable skills, and the importance of networking in a way that is immediately applicable. Whether you're aspiring to break into the data field or considering a career shift, Alex's story offers valuable insights and actionable advice.🤝 Connect with Alex Sanchez on Linkedin🧙♂️ Ace the Intervie...
2024-05-2946 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST111: How This Indian Immigrant Landed a Data Job in Canada in 100 Days w/ Krishna BharatulaAvery interviews Krishna, who shares his inspiring journey from an Indian engineer to a Canadian data imaging analyst in just under 100 days.
Discover how Krishna overcame numerous job rejections, leveraged the SPN method (Skills, Portfolio, Network), and used strategic networking and a refined portfolio to land his dream job.
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2024-05-2236 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST110: Pizza to Pixels: The Data Transition w/ Vincen DaileyIn this episode, host Avery sits down with Vincen, a current student halfway through a data analytics accelerator bootcamp and a pizza restaurant manager looking to pivot his career into data.
Vincent shares his journey from mortgage banking to managing a family pizza place and his motivation to break into the data field.
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2024-05-1528 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST108: Data Analyst Mock InterviewIn this episode, Avery conducts mock data analyst interview sessions with two participants, Richard and Joey, employing a newly developed tool called Interview Simulator.
The interview scenarios are designed to replicate real-life interviews. They aim to prepare aspiring data professionals for upcoming job interviews by showcasing examples of good practices and areas for improvement.
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2024-05-0120 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST107: Interview Prep - Practice Mock Interview - Listen to Practice Before Your InterviewThis is a mock job interview in which Avery the interviewer asks a series of common but important questions to gauge the interviewee's fit for a new company with a dynamic environment.Questions cover reasons for seeking a new job, decision-making examples, handling deadlines, dealing with difficult co-workers, problem-solving skills, adapting to change, plans, and salary expectations.🧙♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips📊 Come to...
2024-04-2411 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST106: Want to Stand Out as a Data Analyst? Master Data Storytelling w/ Brent DykesJoin Avery on the latest episode of the Data Career Podcast as he sits down with Brent Dykes, the genius behind 'Effective Data Storytelling'. 🎙️
Discover the six game-changing elements of a data story, learn from the most common mistakes, and uncover the secrets to captivating your audience with every data presentation! 💡
Don't miss out on Brent's practical tips for transforming dull data into captivating stories – tune in now and take your data career to new heights! 🔥
✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job
🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Y...
2024-04-1739 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST105: Do You Have to Be Good at Statistics to Be a Data Analyst w/ StatQuest Josh Starmer PhDIn this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery chats with Josh Starmer, PhD, also known as StatQuest on YouTube, about the common fear of math and statistics, and how to overcome it.
They delve into Josh's journey from hating math to becoming a beloved statistics YouTuber, his unique approach to making complex statistical concepts accessible, and the importance of understanding one's learning style.
✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job
🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips
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2024-04-1038 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST104: Breaking into Sports Analytics w/ Ken JeeIn 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
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2024-04-0351 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST103: Conquering Your Fear of Becoming a Data Analyst w/ Erick CuentasIn this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Eric Cuentas, a chemical engineer who turned into a data analyst and career coach.
They discuss obstacles when pursuing career goals and highlight the importance of determining genuine motivations to align with prospective roles.
They also discuss practical ways to overcome fear in the career transition process, emphasising the essentiality of consistent networking and the crucial role of resumes in the job application process.
✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job
🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your...
2024-03-2747 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST102: Exposing How Alex The Analyst Became a Data Analyst (And The Most Popular Data YouTuber)Hear the story of Alex The Analyst like you've never heard it before. In this episode, Avery Smith sits down with Alex Freberg, more commonly known as Alex the Analyst to discuss his journey from no technical background to data analyst superstar. They talk about Alex's journey from a recreational therapy degree to learning what data analytics is. They also cover what matters most when getting hired as a data analyst. Is it technical skills like SQL and Python? Or is it something much simpler? Connect...
2024-03-2233 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST101: Expert Data Analytics Panel Tells All (100th Episode Celebration)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.
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2024-03-1330 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST98: Day in the Life of a Data Analyst With Non-Technical Background w/ Paul AhlstromIn this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery talks with his childhood friend, Paul Alstrom, about his journey into data analytics from a non-technical background.
Paul emphasises the importance of networking, understanding the business, and getting the requirements right at the start.
They also explore the day-to-day life of a data analyst, how to make yourself useful to the business, as well as how to manage senior stakeholders.
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2024-02-2148 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST97: Winning with Data Science; A Handbook for Business Leaders w/ Akshay SwaminathanIn this podcast episode, Avery talks with Akshay Swaminathan, co-author of the book 'Winning with Data Science: A Handbook for Business Leaders.
They discuss the vague terms often thrown around in the data science industry and underline the importance of understanding these terms in order to make effective business decisions.
Swaminathan highlights the need to leverage data science in healthcare and real estate.
The episode covers various aspects of data analysis, including prediction, association, and description.
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2024-02-1448 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST96: What is Python & Why Should I Care? w/ Python Expert Michael KennedyAvery talks with Michael Kennedy about the many ways Python is used.
Michael hosts the Talk Python to Me podcast, is an expert in Python, and explains how experts use Python in various fields.
The episode also discusses beginners who want to learn and use Python, including choosing an IDE and focusing on projects.
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2024-02-0751 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST89 The Fastest Way to ACTUALLY Get Hired as a Data Analyst with NO Work ExperienceIn this episode, Avery & Rho discuss challenges faced while applying for a data career job and how to overcome them.
In the episode, Rho shares critical insights into the importance of effectively presenting your skills, the significance of your resume, networking, and how continuous learning helps you face the evolving challenges in the data space.
Listen to find out how Rho turned every challenge into an opportunity, ultimately landing a role as a senior analytics engineer.
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2023-12-2050 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST85: Landing a Job as an Immigrant w/ Daniel BoteroJoin Avery Smith with Daniel Botero, an expert in helping international STEM students navigate the job market in the US, as they discuss the challenges and strategies for landing a job as an immigrant in the data career field.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and tips for success in this competitive job market.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation, available now on the Data Career Podcast!
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2023-11-2245 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST84: Presenting for Data Analysts w/ Hana M.K.Join Avery Smith as he chats with data visualization expert Hana M.K. about the importance of presentation skills for data professionals in this engaging episode of the Data Career Podcast.
Discover how Hana helps data professionals improve their presentation abilities and land their dream jobs as she shares valuable insights and resources.
Don't miss out on this episode filled with tips, advice, and inspiration to become a skilled data presenter – tune in now to the Data Career Podcast with Avery Smith and special guest Hana M.K.!
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2023-11-1537 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST83: Building Data Analytics Projects w/ Matt MikeJoin Avery Smith as he chats with data analytics expert Matt Mike about the secrets to building impressive data analytics projects.
In this episode, Matt Mike shares valuable insights on the importance of creating unique projects and why building from scratch challenges you to become a true expert in the field, helping you stand out and speak passionately about your work in interviews.
Don't miss out. Tune in now!
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2023-11-0846 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST82: Mastering Data Analytics with Excel w/ Matt BrattinJoin host Avery Smith, with Excel expert Matt Brattin about mastering data analytics with Excel in this episode of the Data Career Podcast.
From customizing shortcuts to leveraging advanced functions, Matt shares tips and tricks to take your Excel skills to the next level.
Get insights from an industry pro and boost your chances of landing your dream data job.
Tune in now!
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2023-11-0144 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST81: Zero to Data Analyst: Tim Beecher’s Journey from Locksmith to DataJoin Avery Smith with special guest Tim Beecher to discuss his incredible journey from a locksmith to a successful data analyst in this inspiring episode of the Data Career Podcast.
Discover how Tim's determination, networking skills, and project-based learning led him to a fulfilling career and learn valuable tips on how to make a similar transformation in your life.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and practical advice from Tim's experiences - tune in now!
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2023-10-2542 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST80: Become a Data Analyst in 90 DaysIn this episode, Avery shows you how you can become a Data Analyst in just 90 days.
Join him as he debunks the myths, provides practical advice, and inspires you to achieve the seemingly impossible.
You got this. Tune in and level up your data career today!
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2023-10-1820 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST79: From Construction to Data Analytics (Jordan Temple's Story)Join Avery Smith and Jordan Temple in this episode of the Data Career Podcast.
Jordan shares his insights on breaking into the data industry with a non-technical background, leveraging skills in Power BI and the power of a solid online presence.
Tune in now to gain inspiration and guidance for your data career journey.
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2023-10-1133 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST78: Data Consulting w/ Leon GordonJoin Avery for a captivating episode with Data Consulting expert Leon Gordon, to delve into the world of data consulting and the skills needed to excel in this field.
Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation filled with valuable insights and advice for data professionals looking to make a difference as consultants.
Tune in now to better understand the data consulting industry and how you can navigate your way to a successful career!
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2023-10-0438 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST77: Data Visualization Tips w/ Tableau Expert Andy KriebelJoin me with Tableau expert Andy Kriebel about data visualization tips! 📊
Andy shares his expertise to help you level up your data skills, from creating purposeful dashboards to the power of dot maps.
Tune in now and take your data visualizations to the next level! 🎧
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2023-09-2740 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST76: How We Use AI as Data Analysts w/ Luke BarousseIn this episode of the Data Career Podcast, I sit down with Luke Barousse, a data analyst and data star on YouTube, to discuss the impact of AI on the role of data analysts.
We delve into the question of whether AI will replace data analysts or enhance their work, sharing insights and perspectives on the topic.
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2023-09-2021 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST75: Want to be a Data Analyst? Learn These Skills w/ Luke BarousseWhat skills should you learn when studying to be a Data Analyst?
Join me with data legend Luke Barousse to discuss where you should focus your time.
Is it Python? Is it SQL? Is it Excel? Is it Power BI?
Listen to find out 👀
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2023-09-1334 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST74: How to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick SinghJoin me with data interview expert Nick Singh to discuss how to ace your data science and analytics interviews, from preparation tips to tackling SQL technical questions, in this must-listen episode of the Data Career Podcast—you won't want to miss it!
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2023-09-0653 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST73: I Have Good News for Aspiring Data AnalystsJoin me in this week's episode as I share real success stories from participants in the Data Analytics Accelerator program. 🧑🏽🎓
These are REAL stories from REAL people like you, going through their journey. Some of their wins are big like data analyst job offers. Others are small and just include posting on LinkedIn or reaching out to a recruiter.
Featuring tips on resume and LinkedIn profile optimization that led to interviews and job offers, proving that small changes can make a big impact in your data career journey—tune in now!
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2023-08-3021 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST72: What Is People Analytics? w/ Serena HuangWant to know what it takes to land your dream data analytics job?
Dr. Serena Huang, an ex-PayPal Analytics Executive, spills the beans and shares invaluable tips on standing out in the hiring process. 🫘
She also discusses what People Analytics is & how to learn more.
Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned professional looking to make a career transition, this episode has got you covered!
Tune in now and unlock the possibilities. 🎧
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2023-08-2340 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST71: Get Hired as a Data Analyst w/ Hiring Manager Andrew MadsonIn this episode, Andrew Madson, an experienced data analytics professional & hiring manager, shares valuable insights and tips on transitioning into the field of data analytics. 💠
We discussed what ACTUALLY gets you hired, how to make good data projects, & how to pivot into the data field.
Whether you're just starting your data career journey or looking to make a pivot, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧
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2023-08-1633 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST70: He’s Hired 30 Data Analysts; Here’s What You Should KnowJoin me and the man who has interviewed 300 data analysts, Jesse Morris, in this episode as we discuss what it is like to get hired as a data analyst.
Throughout the episode, Jesse imparts golden nuggets of wisdom, shedding light on what employers seek in prospective candidates, why being a data analyst is awesome, and what tools you should use along the way.
Tune in now! 🎧
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2023-08-0943 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST69: Skills, Networking, Portfolio: How Brad Yarbro Landed a Data JobIn today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life. 🎙️
His journey from an economics student to a data professional is beyond inspiring.
Listen and get inspired to kickstart your own data career! 📊💼
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Timestamps:
(05:18) - 🌟 Gain Work Experience: Opportunities for Students!
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2023-08-0233 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST68: Difference between Data Science and Data AnalyticsIn this episode of Data Career Podcast, I explore Data Analytics vs Data Science, highlighting key differences and stress the fluidity between data science and analytics.
Don't miss it!
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Timestamps:
(00:56) - Predictive Analytics: Foreseeing the Future 🔮📈
(01:43) - Diagnostic Analytics: Unraveling "Why" 🕵️♂️🔍
(02:10) - Analytics in Book Sales 📚📊
(03:09) - Data Scientists: Masters of Prediction 🧠🎯
(03:56) - Decoding Data Analytics vs. Data Science 🗝️💻
(05:26) - Gateway to Success: Landing a Data Job 🚪💼
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2023-07-2609 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST67: Hiring Manager’s Secrets to Getting The Job as a Data Analyst w Megan McGuire🕵️♂️ Curious about the mysterious hiring process of a data career?
Find out how Megan McGuire narrows down candidates and assesses skills in the podcast.
Get insider knowledge on code assessments, interviews, and what it takes to land the dream data role! 💪📈
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Timestamps:
(02:14) - The Value of Junior Analysts
(12:12) - Curiosity and Problem Solving in Data Analytics
(21:46) - Be the perfect candidate for specific company rather...
2023-07-2042 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST65: From Music Sheet to Spreadsheets: Erin Shina’s 90-Day Transformation from Music to Financial Data AnalystJoin us as we interview my bootcamp student Erin Shina who recently pivoted her career from music therapy to a financial analyst role at Fortune 50 company Humana.
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Timestamps:
(2:49) - Hybrid work is the new norm, combining office and remote setups. 💼🏠
(6:00) - A supportive boss is crucial in advancing your data career. 👩💼🚀
(9:00) - Music therapy offers a fulfilling career path in healthcare. 🎵⚕️
(10:11) - Discover how the Data Analytics Accele...
2023-07-0534 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST64: Data Portfolios, Data Analyst Interviews, and Data Storytelling: Ask Me AnythingIn this episode, Avery took a unique approach by going live on LinkedIn and letting the audience ask any question they wanted.
Join us as we dive deep into Avery's insights and practical tips to help you navigate the world of data.
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Timestamps:
(3:09) - What should I have on my portfolio?
(05:24) - How to build a project?
(06:11) - How to stay or...
2023-06-2930 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST63: I’ve Taught 1,028 People Data Analytics (here’s what I’ve Learned)Over the past 5 years, I’ve taught 1000’s about data analytics.
What have I learned as a teacher?
Where have I seen the most success?
What’s the biggest secret to people who succeed?
In this episode, I’ll share it all :)
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Timestamps:
(3:30) Journey: Teaching data analytics full-time for the past year and a half. 📊
(8:58) Lesson: Skills alone...
2023-06-2124 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST62: Unleash Your Data Superpowers with Dummy ProjectsUnravel the secret sauce behind starting with dummy projects and paving your way to extraordinary success.
Come and join Avery answered Muhammad’s question on how to get create good data portfolio, and how dummy projects are helpful for upskilling.
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Timestamps:
(5:06) - Stepping stone: Dummy projects lead to advancement. 💡
(6:20) - Explore: Find intriguing online project ideas. 🌐
(6:45) - Learn: Embrace initial challenges...
2023-06-1511 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST61: Inside My Data Bootcamp: A Sneak-Peak of the Data Analytics Accelerator [Members Only]🎙️ Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes episode! 🚀
Dive into our members-only content, where you'll learn and gain invaluable insights on the expectations, workings, and fantastic resources of our data career bootcamp.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
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Timestamps:
(3:28) - 🏗️ Laying the Foundation: Build your data career from scratch!
(4:54) - 🤝 Community Support: Join a like-minded community to l...
2023-06-1031 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST60: Underrated or Overrated with Shashank Kalanithi - AI, Power BI, Cold Messaging & More!What does data engineer @ShashankData think about AI, Power BI & Cold Messaging?
Listen to find out 👆
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2023-06-0108 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST59: Will AI Replace Data Analysts?Will AI replace data analyst? Is it going to happen? Has it already happened?
In this episode, I wanted to dig into if I actually think that's going to be the case.
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Timestamps:
(01:00) - Brace yourself: AI has ARRIVED! 🤖
(01:44) - Is your data analyst job in jeopardy? AI vs. Human Skills 💼
(02:54) - The art of data analysis using AI 🚀
(03:29) - AI...
2023-05-2510 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST58: The Easiest Place To Land Your First Data JobYour dream data job might be closer than you realize.
Don't overlook the hidden gem right in front of you: internal positions.
Landing an internal job is easier than going through the external route.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - The Best Place to Land Your First Job
(2:58) - How I Landed My First Data Job
(7:11) - Your Company Has a Data Team?
(10:22) - Network Inside Your Company
(12:54) - Use data at your current position
(14:01) - Attend Data Events
Connect with A...
2023-05-1720 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST57: Want to Become a Data Analyst? Start here.Wanna become a data analyst? Start here.
This is the most upvoted post in the r/datanalysis history, full of advice and a roadmap to becoming a data analyst.
Join me as I'm going to be diving into what their advice was and if I agree or disagree with it.
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Timestamps:
(0:52) - Do I need a degree?
(1:34) - Is Google Data Analytics Cert enough?
(3:39) - Will my degree help me?
(5:54) - What...
2023-05-1120 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST56: What is Data Project Club? And why should you join?Stop being left behind by not building data project.
It can be intimidating to build a real-world data project alone.
But why be alone when you can be with us in the Data Project Club?
Come join me talking about cool Data Project Club, that can help you show your skills, build your project and expand your data network.
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2023-04-2616 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST55: Land Data Job With No Degree w/ Teshawn BlackIf you find yourself in a situation where you don't have a college degree, I want you to know it is possible to land a data job.
In this episode, Teshawn Black shares his experience landing data contracts at Google & LinkedIn despite having no certifications.
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2023-04-1937 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST54: How to Build Your First Data Analytics ProjectBuilding data analytics projects is the key to landing your first data job.
Here’s a 6-step guide to doing your first project.
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Timestamps:
(1:43) - Step 1: Deciding What Project To Do
(4:00) - Step 2: Finding a Good Data Set
(5:30) - Step 3: Defining the Project
(6:32) - Step 4: Explorator...
2023-04-1315 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST53: Best Data Visualization Books for Beginners 📚If you want to learn data visualization, here are the best 5 books you should read.
Get the books via links down below.
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(0:34) - Book 1: Storytelling with Data
(1:50) - Book 2: The Big Book of Dashboards
(2:51) - Book 3: Envisioning Information
(4:12) - Book 4: How Charts Lie
(5:14...
2023-04-0509 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST52: From Teacher to Senior Data Analyst in 100 Days w/ Courtney BallardThis is the story of how a math teacher transitioned to become a lead analytics consultant at Wells Fargo
In this episode of The Data Career Podcast, Avery Smith sits down with Courtney Ballard, one of the bootcamp alumna on how she landed data job from teaching.
If you are a Transitioning Teacher looking to explore data, I have a LIVE training to help you on your journey: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/teachers
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2023-03-2931 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST51: How to Solve Any Data Analytics Error You Face...Let's face it; data analytics can sometimes be a real pain in the spreadsheet.
You spend hours analysing data, writing code, and crafting reports, only to have one mystery bug stop your work from progressing.
I'll show you my 10-step guide for solving ANY data problem.
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(2:19) - Step 1: Copy you...
2023-03-2318 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST50: FREE 5-Step SQL Course & Project📤 In this episode, Avery’s going to walk you through how you can teach yourself SQL for FREE with this awesome 5-step course.
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Timestamps:
(0:24) - What is SQL?
(1:08) - Step 1: Download Datasets
(2:03) - What is CSV files?
(2:44) - Step 2: Setup SQL environment with the dataset
(3:37) - Step 3: Learn SQL for...
2023-03-1510 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST49: Navigating Your Data Career Journey w/ Jess RamosIn this episode, Avery & Jess dive deep into the world of data careers and discuss tips and tricks to network effectively, switch jobs, and stay focused on your career goals.
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Timestamps:
(8:01) - Difference between risk analyst & data analyst
(9:56) - Does a math degree help in the data field?
(12:52) - You ha...
2023-03-0835 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST48: Your Roadmap To Your First Data Job in 2023The demand for data professionals continues to rise, and with this roadmap, you can break into the data field and kick-start your career in 2023.
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Timestamps:
(1:07) - Different background, different roadmap
(3:18) - Ultimate roadmap to land your first data job
(4:18) - You need these 3 skills to be marketable in data space
(8:51) - Sto...
2023-03-0221 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST47 How She Tripled Her Income in 18 Months w/ Data Analytics, Data Science, & Data Engineering w/ Kedeisha BryanThis is the story of how a warehouse worker pivoted into a senior data engineer in just 18 months while tripling her salary. In this episode of The Data Career Podcast, Avery Smith sits down with Kedeisha Bryan on how she landed a data job and tripled her income in only 18 months.
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2023-02-2334 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST46: Landing a Data Analyst Job in 90 Days w/ Stephen TranStephen shared his incredible journey from tech support to a successful data analyst in only 3 months! Learn the key skills & strategies that helped him make the transition.📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcampTimestamps:(10:16) Your personalized project is critical to landing a data job (11:23) You're missing out if you don't use the filter feature (14:17) Get your mentor and fix your resume! (17:29) It's hard to help you if you don't have...
2023-02-1539 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST45: 3-Step Guide To Building Your First Data Science ProjectYou just learned SQL or Python, or Tableau. But you don’t know how to build your data science project? In this episode, Avery shares a 3-step guide to building your first data science project.
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Timestamps:
(1:28) - Art is theft, and so is the data science project
(4:02) - Find ideas on Towards Data Science Medium
2023-02-0914 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST44: From a Teacher to a Data Analyst w/ Chris FrenchDo you need to be active on Linkedin to land a data job? What should you post or even do on the platform?
In this episode, Avery sits down with teacher turned Data Analyst Chris French to discuss how he landed his first data job leveraging Linkedin.
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2023-02-0131 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST43: Should You Accept The Data Analytics Job Offer?You just got the data job offer. Should you accept it or not? In this episode, Avery discusses what pros and cons are there and deciding on accepting the job offer.
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Timestamps:
(0:58) - Jay got a data job offer but was in a dilemma
(2:22) - Your past experience is ALWAYS relevant in...
2023-01-2611 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST42: How Cold Messaging Helped Me Land His First Data Analytics Job w/ Asa HowardCan cold messaging really land you your first data job? Even without experience? In this episode, Avery sits down with logistics Data Analyst Asa Howard to discuss how he landed his first data job with a simple cold messaging strategy.
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Timestamps:
(3:22) - Asa reali...
2023-01-1833 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST30: Everything You Need to Know About Data CareersJoin host Avery Smith on this episode of the Data Career Podcast for an exciting 'Ask Avery' session! We cover various topics, including the roles and differences between data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists, as well as transitioning careers, essential skills for data engineering, forecasting techniques, and more.
f you have questions about data visualization, Python, or breaking into data science, this episode has got you covered.
Tune in for valuable insights and professional advice to boost your data career!
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2021-09-2331 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST25: How To Become A Leader in Analytics with Dustin SchimekConnect with Dustin Schimek! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/
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2021-07-221h 01
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST23: What is Data Engineering with Andreas KretzIn this episode, I talk with Andreas Kretz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-kretz/) who is an amazing resource for the data engineering community. He runs an incredibly affordable data engineering bootcamp called Learn Data Engineering (https://learndataengineering.com) and also has an extensive YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8mzqqGwl5_bTpBY9qLMAA).
We talked about how Andreas got started with data engineering, why he like it so much, and how others can get started. I also share my story of interviewing with Facebook for a data engineering position.
Want to break into data sc...
2021-07-121h 05
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST22: How To Freelance in Data ScienceIn this episode, I talk to Matt Blasa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mblasa/) about how he does data science freelancing. We also talk about online portfolios, data governance, and why he posts on LinkedIn. Enjoy!
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2021-07-0746 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST21: Geologist to Data Scientist? Matt Francsis's Career Pivot Into Data ScienceMatt Francsis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfrancsis/) joined the show today and talked about his journey from geology to data science. He talked about how a data science bootcamp and a "stepping-stone" job that utilized his geology background, ended up helping him break into the field completely.
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2021-07-011h 02
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST20: Data Storytelling in VR & On TikTok - Michael DiBenigno + Flow ImmersiveFlow Immersive is the next generation of data visualization and storytelling. Sign up to be on the waitlist: https://flowimmersive.com/signup
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2021-06-2641 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST19: What Background is Best For Data Science?Here are some of the topics we covered in this episode… warning, we covered quite a bit.
Data books recommendations, an update on my complete data science bootcamp, and what background is best for data science (spoiler: all backgrounds are welcome), is data getting oversaturated, and how to get a job with no experience.
With that being said, we are at 742 downloads. I’m really excited to hit 1,000. If you could just pause for 30 seconds and think of anyone you know that could benefit from this podcast, and share it with them, I would love you...
2021-06-2455 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST18: Automation vs DS, Data Interviews, Data PortfoliosIn this Ask Avery Show, we talk about all things data science careers. We talk about Data Career Jumpstart which is coming out soon, you can sign up for updates at DataCareerJumpstart.com.
We tackle Automation vs Data Science, unpaid internships, how to prepare for data interviews, how to start a data science project, how to make a data project portfolio, and more!
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2021-06-1943 min
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST17: Data Governance + Branding with Scott Taylor - The Data WhispererCheck out "Telling Your Data Story" by Scott Taylor | https://amzn.to/3qaNakb
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Super exciting episode today. I got to interview Scott Taylor - The Data Whisperer. What a cool guy. We talked about data governance and data management. What are they? What does that even mean? We talked about Scott’s decades of experience in the data industry and how his use of branding has helped hi...
2021-06-181h 11
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST16: Humanitarian Trip To DR | Story and ThoughtsIn this episode, I share my quick experience leaving for 17 days to go do service in the Dominican Republic.
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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST15: Matt Sharpe: Engineer to Data Scientist to Data Engineer - May 20, 2021Interview I did with Matt Sharp, current data engineer at MX and data LinkedIn personality. We talk about Matt’s journey from chemical engineering to working at Intel Micron and becoming a data scientist, and finally switching into FinTech and becoming a data engineer. We talk about the difference between small companies and big companies and the pros and cons of each. We talk about what data engineering even is, the importance of projects, how LinkedIn can be used to be an intrepreneur and networking within your company, and more!
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