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Data Culture PodcastUnlocking the Power of Data Products and Data Marketplaces – with Wayne Eckerson
In this episode of the Data Culture Podcast, Carsten and Wayne Eckerson discuss the evolution of data products and data marketplaces. They focus on the distinction between data assets and data products, and the critical role of product management in ensuring their value and usability.
Looking to the future, the conversation highlights the gradual adoption of new data technologies and methodologies and emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between business and technical expertise in data product management.
To learn more about data products and how organizations can use them effectively, listen to this episode.2025-02-1032 min
The Autumn Brueckmann ShowEp. 14: Meaningful Connections w/ Sam Eckerson
Join us as we discuss the value of connections with connection making expert, Sam Eckereson! Sam makes connections in real estate, in coaching, and just in life. We delve into his new podcast, Networking Conversation and the prevalence of loneliness in our culture. We also talk about the value of community in our lives, discussing Sam Eckerson's novel, 43 Hours. There are many nuggets of wisdom throughout the conversation that you won't want to miss!
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Sam Eckerson's podcast (Episode 3): https://open.spotify.com/episode/63aXcLZzKo9rW0m2txTGk4?si=39b0509a49ea4eeb
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Networking Conversations with Sam EckersonWelcome to Networking Conversations with Sam EckersonWelcome to Networking Conversations! Meet your host, Sam Eckerson, owner of both The Eckerson Team - Keller Williams Realty; and Business Networking Solutions, a networking coaching & consultation company. Sam has been a natural networker his whole life, but has been a dedicated student of networking since 2012. Through his years of experience in business networking, he has seen, firsthand, how it can literally transform businesses and lives. Hear from Sam himself why he is so passionate about networking, and learn why this podcast is going to be worth your while to listen to!Connect with...2024-07-1205 min
Data Culture PodcastBI Adoption – with Wayne Eckerson, Eckerson Group
This week's guest is Wayne Eckerson! With his Eckerson Group based in the US he shows companies how to use Data & Analytics right. Carsten and Wayne do not only know each other since the early 2000's, their companies - BARC and the Eckerson Group - published a joint study in 2022: Strategies for Driving Adoption and Usage with BI and Analytics. That's the topic of their conversation. Enjoy!
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2022-06-2037 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersData Architecture-as-a-Service: Liberation for Data Users by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogData architecture-as-a-service (DaaS) is a new self-service paradigm that empowers local data owners to create architecturally compliant data repositories. By abstracting data architecture within self-service tools, DaaS solves the problem of data silos, which wreak havoc on enterprise data consistency and trustworthiness.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-architecture-as-a-service-liberation-for-data-users2022-06-0606 min
Active TownsCelebrating 1,000+ Streetfilms w/ Clarence Eckerson, Jr. (video available)In this, our 100th episode, I am delighted to welcome a very special guest, Clarence Eckerson, Director of Streetfilms, for a discussion about reaching the milestone of 1,000 plus videos promoting more walkable, bicycle-oriented, and transit-friendly communities from around the world.For obvious reasons, you may prefer to watch the video version of this episode, here's that link.Our landing page for this episodeThe Streetfilms video profiling Dutch cycling and Dutch cycle network design in Utrecht in The Netherlands is hands down Clarence Eckerson, Jr.'s most popular film of all time with...2021-11-1248 min
Perfecting The PracticeMorgage Crash Course: Crystal Eckerson of Opportunity Bank - S01E072 time Helena's mortgage lender of the year Crystal Eckerson sits down with your hosts to talk through the inside & out of the lending process. Crystal Eckerson: 406-457-4062 2021-09-0645 min
The Data ChiefDonald Farmer, Wayne Eckerson, and Tom Davenport on Data and Analytics Trends to Watch in 2021This week we have a very special episode featuring insights from three data and analytics leaders on what to expect in 2021. You’ll hear from:Donald Farmer, a principal at TreeHive StrategyWayne Eckerson, the Founder and Principal Consultant at Eckerson GroupTom Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College They discuss everything from how to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving data and analytics industry, what technologies will have the biggest impact on our lives, and what the future of the workplace will look like and what those changes mean for your business. Enjoy the...2021-01-1358 min
Made NewA Conversation about Human Trafficking and Forgiving the UnforgivableJoin host Hutch Eckerson as he confronts the difficult and often underreported topic of human trafficking. More specifically, sex crimes against children. Our guest, Glenn (last name omitted for security reasons) spent 11 years in the U.S. Army with a background in Human Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and has been deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his military career, Glenn joined H.E.R.O. or the Human Exploitation Rescue Operative, designed to enlist special operations veterans in the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking.
He has since started his own company and spent the past several years...2020-09-2600 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersLooking at the Future through Analytics: Predictive vs. Prognostic - Audio BlogThis blog compares Predictive vs Prognostic analytics and gives a quick view into systems dynamics and causal modeling. If it sparks your interest, watch for an upcoming series of articles connecting the practices of systems thinking, causal analysis, and analytics.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/looking-at-the-future-through-analytics-predictive-vs-prognostic2020-09-2206 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersContinuous Intelligence: the Nexus of Data Integration, Analytics and Operations - Audio BlogThis blog is about Continuous Intelligence (CI) and how it integrates historical and real-time analytics to operate, monitor and tune systems of all types. Our next blogs will explore architectural approaches to CI, and how to navigate the trade offs it introduces to your organization.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/continuous-intelligence-the-nexus-of-data-integration-analytics-and-operations2020-09-1606 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersGPU Databases: Getting more Value from your Machine Learning Infrastructure - Audio BlogThis blog is about Graphics Processing Units (GPU) and how much of the focus and industry growth in the use of GPUs has come from their suitability for machine learning, especially neural networks, more commonly known as deep learning.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/gpu-databases-getting-more-value-from-your-machine-learning-infrastructure2020-09-1409 min
Reach the Stars PodcastEp 7: "Far Greater Things" with Nancy EckersonThis week, I talk to Nancy Eckerson! She is an intuitive writer, spiritual coach and psychic medium! We talk about serendipitous moments, magical miracles and weird shit!You can find Nancy here: http://www.nancyeckerson.comSupport the show2020-09-1258 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersUsing Data Knowledge to Conquer Data Sprawl - Audio BlogThis blog is about the challenge of data sprawl and how the combination of AI-based entity matching, schema matching, and enhanced knowledge graphing is moving us ever closer to the vision of self-driving data.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/using-data-knowledge-to-conquer-data-sprawl2020-09-0704 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersCOVID-19 and Higher Education: A Case Study in Data Modernization - Audio BlogThis EG blog is about data modernization steps and guiding principles that can help maintain balance within schools, stores, and other face to face businesses affected by COVID-19.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/covid-19-and-higher-education-a-case-study-in-data-modernization2020-09-0206 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAudio Blog: Business Intelligence on the Cloud Data Lake, Part 2 by Kevin PetrieThis is an audio blog on BI on the Cloud Data Lake and how to improve the productivity of data engineers. We'll dive deeper into the question; what’s the best measure of success for data pipeline efficiency?
This is part 2 of a two part blog.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/business-intelligence-on-the-cloud-data-lake-part-2-improving-the-productivity-of-data-engineers2020-06-2505 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAudio Blog: Business Intelligence on the Cloud Data Lake, Part 1 by Kevin PetrieThis audio blog is about business intelligence on the cloud data lake and why it arose and how to architect for it.
This is Part 1 of a two part blog series.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/business-intelligence-on-the-cloud-data-lake-part-1-why-it-arose-and-how-to-architect-for-it2020-06-2306 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAudio Blog: All Hail, the Data Lakehouse! (If Built on a Modern Data Warehouse) by Wayne EckersonThis audio blog is about the data lakehouse and how it is the latest incantation from a handful of data lake providers to usurp the rapidly changing cloud data warehousing market.
It is one of three blogs featured in the data lakehouse series.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/all-hail-the-data-lakehouse-if-built-on-a-modern-data-warehouse2020-06-1707 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAudio Blog: An Architect’s View of the Data Lakehouse: Perplexity and Perspective by Dave WellsThis is an audio blog about the perplexities of the Data Lakehouse and if it is, indeed, the "paradigm of the decade".
To hear more of Eckerson Group perspectives on the data lakehouse be sure to check out the blogs from colleagues, Wayne Eckerson and Kevin Petrie, and the recording of our recent Shop Talk discussion.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/an-architect-s-view-of-the-data-lakehouse-perplexity-and-perspective2020-06-1306 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAudio Blog: Data Lakehouses Hold Water (thanks to the Cloud Data Lake) by Kevin PetrieThis audio blog discusses the Data Lakehouse, a marketing concept that evokes clean PowerPoint imagery, and why and how the New Cloud Data Lake will play a very real role in modern enterprise environments.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-lakehouses-hold-water-thanks-to-the-cloud-data-lake2020-06-1105 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersThe Next Wave of Cloud Migrations Needs Data Streaming - Audio BlogThis audio blog discusses cloud adoption and how data teams will migrate an increasing portion of their on-premises operational and analytics workloads to the cloud. They can best meet budget and project requirements by using data streaming technologies such as change data capture (CDC), which replicates real-time updates between data source and target.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-next-wave-of-cloud-migrations-needs-data-streaming2020-06-0705 min
BNI & The Power of OneBNI 276: Hoarding Relationships with Sam EckersonThis week we have a special guest, Sam Eckerson from BNI Central FL, who discusses how people sometimes hoard relationships.2020-05-2629 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersCHOP Harnesses the Power of Data & Analytics to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic - Audio BlogThis audio blog is about how the CHOP’s data and analytics (DnA) team uses near real-time data and information to decide how to marshal its resources to contain the pandemic. The culmination of all of this work has been an enterprise COVID-19 dashboard that is distributed to enterprise leadership daily.
Originally published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/chop-harnesses-the-power-of-data-analytics-to-address-the-covid-19-pandemic2020-05-1505 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersThe Data Mesh- Re-thinking Data Integration - Audio BlogThis audio blog is about the emerging concept of the data mesh and how enterprises are working tirelessly to centralize diverse, ever-multiplying datasets by transforming mountains of data they don’t understand, into information that analysts do understand.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-data-mesh-re-thinking-data-integration2020-05-1507 minMade NewLynn Lyon, LSCW: Compassion for the AnxiousPsychotherapist Lynn Lyon walks us through anxiety: what it is, what it does to our minds and bodies, and how a compassionate approach to our mental and spiritual health is what we all need right now.2020-04-2900 minMade NewNick Brandt: Getting Back to the Word with #YearOfTheBible Nick Brandt shares his passion for helping people learn to enjoy God by better understanding Him and healing whatever baggage is getting in the way. He also talks about his work with #YearOfTheBible, a collective of 70 different organizations aimed at getting people back into the word of God. Nick shares insight and practical resources to help you dig deeper into the Bible and learn more about who God is.2020-04-2700 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersTiankai Feng: Consumer Analytics in the Age of COVID-19As of this writing, billions of consumers live in quarantine. They buy what they need online, comforting themselves with food, TV, and toilet paper. Nobody is splurging at the mall.
To say the least, it is an interesting time to analyze discretionary consumer behavior. As Director of the Voice of Consumer Analytics at Adidas, Tiankai helps measure and manage the perception of a consumer brand that is mentioned on social media an average of 260,000 times per day. An amateur musician, Tiankai went viral himself lately with his series of “Quarantunes,” songs such as “Self Quarantine” and “Parent in Quarantine,” that poke fun at...2020-04-2228 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersData Storytelling, Part I- Telling It Like It Is, And Was, And Will Be by Jake Freivald - Audio BlogThis audio blog focuses on data storytelling and how it uses numbers, narrative, and visuals to communicate insights that would otherwise be hard to absorb.
Originally published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-storytelling-part-i-telling-it-like-it-is-and-was-and-will-be2020-04-1709 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersHow COVID-19 Will Drive Adoption of Natural Language Processing by Kevin Petrie - Audio BlogThis audio blog focuses on increase usage of NLP to navigate different formats, languages, terminologies, and biases and how this technology will help analyze the fast-growing body of research on COVID-19.
Originally published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/how-covid-19-will-drive-adoption-of-natural-language-processing2020-04-1505 min
Made NewDr. Matt Lyon: Change Your Prayer Life, Manage Anxiety through Meditation (Episode 7)Dr. Matt Lyon’s teachings combine faith-based spirituality with neuroscience, psychology, nutrition and movement to offer mind-body practices that regulate the nervous system and promote overall health. On this episode, Dr. Matt uses his nearly 30 years of experience, combined with his faith in Jesus to bring us a meditative breathing exercise designed to help us quiet our minds and tune into Jesus at a time when we all need more of His presence. Be sure to listen to the end for a chance to practice the exercises for yourself. You definitely won’t regret it.
#BeMadeNe2020-04-0800 min
Made NewErika Eckerson: A Life Made NewWhen our scheduled guest didn't show up, podcast producer (and my beautiful wife) Erika Eckerson stepped in and saved the day. Erika has a background in broadcast and worked as a local news anchor and reporter for seven years before leaving her career to have babies and pursue her love of creating art. Listen as she talks about bringing God into the creative process, what He's doing in our lives today, and where we believe He wants to take this ministry in 2020.2020-01-2400 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersSeven Core Responsibilities of a Chief Data Officer by Jennifer Hay - Audio BlogA chief data officer not only defines a data strategy to meet current needs but also evolves the strategy to ensure that the organization derives value far into the future.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/seven-core-responsibilities-of-a-chief-data-officer-cdo2019-12-3108 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersHow to Succeed with Self-Service Analytics, Know Thy Customer by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogData leaders who launch self-service analytics programs without knowing their business users risk unleashing chaos. Data leaders need to canvas the organization and understand who produces what information for whom and where.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/succeeding-with-self-service-analytics-know-thy-customer2019-12-1610 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersMaster Data Management: A Modern Guide for Data Governance Professionals - Audio BlogMaster Data Management is no shiny object. But like many traditional IT practices, MDM is being severely tested – and rendered all the more strategic – by digitalization and rising data volumes.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/five-master-data-management-best-practices-for-enterprises2019-12-1006 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersData Quality - Critical For Building Trust by Aaron Fuller - Audio BlogData quality and leadership trust levels may not seem connected, but they’re inextricably linked. Here’s why ...
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/using-data-quality-to-build-trust-in-the-business-leaders2019-11-2805 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersUse Data & Analytics to Drive Innovation by Julian Ereth - Audio BlogData is critical for learning about the needs of the market, product bugs and issues, competitive solutions, and many other things. As such, analytics plays an important role in the innovation process.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/how-can-analytics-support-business-innovation2019-11-2106 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersInvest Less in New Tech, and More in Your Data Values by Aaron Fuller - Audio BlogAll organizations need to go down a similar path of data maturity. While you can skip steps in technology, you can’t skip steps in business data maturity.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/evolutionary-not-revolutionary-invest-less-in-new-tech-and-more-in-your-data-values2019-11-0506 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersMatthew Schwartz: How to Maximize Your Use of a BI Tool in New and Imaginative WaysIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Matthew Schwartz discuss non-traditional uses of business intelligence tools. Although BI tools have been around for almost three decades, most companies just scratch the surface of what’s possible to do with those tools. Using web layers and APIs, a company can use their imagination to customize and leverage their exiting BI tool-set to monetize data, integrate tribal knowledge and build industry-specific proprietary products.
Matthew Schwartz is the chief technology officer of Sage Hospitality, one of the world's largest hotel operators. Although Matt is responsible for all aspects of Sage’s IT operations, he has a...2019-11-0131 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersFinding Value in Analytics - Action Distance by Richard Hackathorn - Audio BlogThis audio blog probes the business value in analytics by examining the concept of Action Distance.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/finding-value-in-analytics-action-distance2019-10-2907 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersBusiness Engagement Models - The Key to Value Delivery by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogThis audio blog focuses on the importance of establishing a strong relationship between business and technical teams and describes various business engagement models that sit at the heart of all successful data analytics programs.2019-10-2311 min
Made NewJeffrey Conway: A Plea for RedemptionIn 2003, former Rent-Way president and COO Jeffrey Conway found himself at the center of a $60 million accounting scandal that landed him with a 13 month prison sentence. Conway shares about the experience that brought him to his knees, how God transformed his heart, and why he now believes even the hardest of criminals are deserving of redemption.
2019-10-0900 min
Made NewDonnie Shell: Putting God FirstFive time Pro-Bowler and four time Super Bowl champion Donnie Shell talks about his life and legacy and putting God first above all else.2019-09-1900 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersHow to Organize a Data Analytics Program by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogHow do you organize a data analytics program to maximize value for the organization? Although there is no right or wrong way to do this, several patterns emerge when you examine successful organizations.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/organizing-for-success-part-ii-how-to-organize-a-data-analytics-program2019-09-0205 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersHow to Master Report Sprawl by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogDespite our reliance on reports, the state of reporting in most companies is awful. There are too many reports in too many locations created by too many different people and tools.2019-08-2707 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersHow to Organize a BI Team in the Age of Self Service by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogThe goal of self-service analytics is to empower business people to build their own reports, dashboards, and predictive models. If that happens, does your company still need a corporate business intelligence team?
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/organizing-success-part-1-organize-bi-team2019-08-2206 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersShould a BI Leader Hire Specialists or Generalists? by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogExplore how data analytics leaders can balance the use of specialists and generalists.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/specialists-or-generalists2019-08-0709 min
Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network PodcastJoan Eckerson and nutrition and supplements for the female athleteJoan Eckerson, PhD, FNSCA, FACSM, CSCS, CEP is Professor and Chair in the Department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions at Creighton University. Dr Eckerson joined the Exercise Science faculty in the Autumn of 1995. She has over 55 publications in the area of body composition and dietary supplementation and has received a number of awards acknowledging her accomplishments in teaching and research. She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Exercise Physiologist. She is past President of the...2019-07-1227 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAlex Vayner: Using Data Science to Deliver Real Value to the BusinessData science has made immense progress, but companies are still stuck with the question: how do you use data science to deliver real value to the business? They hire dozens of data scientists and invest in state-of-the-art technology, but only a few have delivered ROI and business impact. In this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Alex Vayner discuss what organizations need to do for data science success.
Alex Vayner is a Partner and Americas Data & AI Practice Leader for PA Consulting Group, an innovation and transformation consultancy. Alex has spent his entire career in data & analytics, with his last five roles...2019-07-0935 minMade NewNate Salley: Walking in Faith (Episode 3)2019-07-0300 min
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce JohnsonRADIO: Hutch Eckerson-NFL-Drug Addiction-Made NewSUMMARY:This week's show includes an in-depth conversation with Hutch Eckerson, a former NFL offensive lineman who spent time with the Chargers, Bills, Chiefs, and Saints. He was highly recruited out of high school and played his college football at South Carolina from 2006-2010. He is now a business owner and founder of Made New Ministries. He is also highly involved with the NFL Player's Association. Hutch joins us today to share his story about how his career ended early, drug addiction, and being made new because of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2019-06-1742 minThe UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce JohnsonGUEST: Hutch Eckerson-NFL-Drug Addiction-Made NewBIO:This week's show includes an in-depth conversation with Hutch Eckerson, a former NFL offensive lineman who spent time with the Chargers, Bills, Chiefs, and Saints. He was highly recruited out of high school and played his college football at South Carolina from 2006-2010. Hutch is now a business owner and founder of Made New Ministries, and also very involved with the NFL Player's Association. Hutch joins us to share his story about his career ending early, drug addiction, and being made new because of Jesus.TOPICS:What was it like being released...2019-06-1536 minMade NewPastor Jonathan Josephs: The Power of Obedience (Episode 2)Elevation Church Campus Pastor Jonathan Josephs offers profound insight on the power of obedience. It's a conversation that will shift your perspective of obedience from an obligation to your heart's biggest desire, starting with small every day steps.2019-06-1200 minMade NewMade New Ep: 12019-05-0800 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAaron Fuller: Just-In-Time DesignJust-in-time design is the practice of designing working software in small increments that support a business-defined need or story. Just-in-time design, as well as just-in-time testing, is an integral part of the agile software methodology. In fact, you can’t really do agile without just-in-time design.
To help us understand the nuances of just-in-time design, we invited Aaron Fuller, a long-time data architect and member of Eckerson Group’s consulting network. Across an 11-year career as the enterprise data architect for an insurance company, he modeled data, created technical designs for a broad range of systems, established governance and stewardship, and...2019-05-0631 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersCatching the Domo Spirit - Audio BlogLast month, I attended Domo’s annual user conference for the first time. I came a skeptic, but left a believer. Domo has invested large sums of money to create a comprehensive data and analytics platform that scales to run small and medium-size businesses, and possibly large ones. Most importantly, it has a cadre of highly satisfied brand-name customers who want to extend the platform to support all business users and their analytic applications.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/catching-the-domo-spirit2019-04-3005 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersStreams Everywhere - Towards Streaming-First Architectures - Audio BlogProcessing continuous data streams is becoming increasingly important. However, traditional analytics architectures were often not built for real-time scenarios. This article will illustrate challenges and discuss how streaming-first approaches can change the way we think about analytics architectures.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/streams-everywhere-towards-streaming-first-architectures2019-04-3006 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersTen Things Companies Want from a Modern Data Architecture - Audio BlogThis second article in a series on modern data architectures. It focuses on what drives customers to want a modern data architecture (i.e., fear and opportunity) in the first place. It then lists ten requirements that customers desire for a modern data architecture, ranging from “cloud-first” and “streaming-first” to “best of breed” and “predictable pricing”.
Originally published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/ten-things-companies-want-from-a-modern-data-architecture2019-04-2906 min
Farrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterPower User Networks - The Key to Self Service Analytics by Wayne Eckerson - Audio Blog Podcast: Secrets of Data Analytics Leaders (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Power User Networks - The Key to Self Service Analytics by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogPub date: 2018-10-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationData analysts who sit in each business function (i.e., sales, marketing, finance) are critical to the success of a self-service analytics strategy. The problem is that most data analysts don’t receive the training and support they need to be proficient with self-service data and analytics tools. The e...2019-04-2707 minFarrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterSelf-Service Triumvirate - The New Data Analyst Work Bench by Wayne Eckerson - Audio Blog Podcast: Secrets of Data Analytics Leaders (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Self-Service Triumvirate - The New Data Analyst Work Bench by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogPub date: 2018-11-07Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationA data analyst workbench will inevitably integrate data catalog, data preparation, and data analysis functionality. Data analysts don’t want to jump from tool to tool when executing a workflow that is both linear and iterative. Data analysts with this kind of workbench will be more productive and foster highe...2019-04-2707 minFarrel Buchinsky's Listen LaterThe Impact of AI on Analytics - Machine Generated Intelligence by Wayne Eckerson - Audio Blog Podcast: Secrets of Data Analytics Leaders (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: The Impact of AI on Analytics - Machine Generated Intelligence by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogPub date: 2018-10-09Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWe’re at the dawn of a new era in decision making made possible by the intersection of business intelligence and artificial intelligence. Rather than replace BI, AI will make BI more pervasive. AI-infused BI tools will be easier to use, generate more useful insights, and make business users...2019-04-2707 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJason Beard: Data Quality Through Process ImprovementWhy is Data Quality still an issue after all these years? To get an answer to the prevalent question, Wayne Eckerson and Jason Beard engage in a dynamic exchange of questions which lead us to the root cause of data quality and data governance problems. Using examples from his past projects, Jason shows the value of business process mapping and how it exposes the hidden problems which go undetected under the standard IT lens.
In his most recent role as Vice President of Process & Data Management at Wiley, a book publisher, he was responsible for master data setup and governance...2019-02-2130 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersAndrea Ballinger: Transformation and Change - What Technology Leaders Need to DoBeing a change agent is hard. It's tough to inspire people and get them motivated to work on a shared vision. To understand the mechanics of digitalization and tactics required to implement them, Wayne Eckerson invited Andrea Ballinger so that she could share her hard-won lessons from her illustrious career as a technology leader.
Andrea is currently leading a transformation program at LSU, revamping the university’s information technology resources across multiple campuses. Prior to that, she served as Interim CEO and President for the University of Illinois Alumni Association and CTO of Illinois State University. She began her data care...2019-01-3029 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersNir Kaldero: Data Science for Executives - Leveraging Machine Intelligence to Drive Business ROIThe road to AI adoption is far more complex than one can imagine. Building data science models and testing them is only one piece of the puzzle. To understand the roadblocks and best practices, Wayne Eckerson invited Nir Kaldero in our latest episode to learn why organizations need to start paying more attention to people, culture and processes to make data science projects a success and how democratization skills pays off in the long run.
Nir Kaldero is the Head of Data Science, Vice President at Galvanize Inc. and the creator of the GalvanizeU Master’s of Science in Data Sc...2019-01-1631 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersDaniel Graham: Data Lakes vs Data WarehousesIn this episode, Daniel Graham dissects the capabilities of data lakes and compares it to data warehouses. He talks about the primary use cases of data lakes and how they are vital for big data ecosystems. He then goes on to explain the role of data warehouses which are still responsible for timely and accurate data but don't have a central role anymore. In the end, both Wayne Eckerson and Dan Graham settle on a common definition for modern data architectures.
Daniel Graham has more than 30 years in IT, consulting, research, and product marketing, with almost 30 years at leading database...2018-12-2134 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersStepping Up To Modern Data Management by Dave Wells - Audio BlogRecent technology developments are driving urgency to modernize data management. What do you do about architecture, modeling, quality, and governance to keep up with big data, cloud, self-service, and other trends in data and technology? Examining some best practices can spark ideas of where to begin.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/stepping-up-to-modern-data-management2018-12-1908 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersSteve Dine: Modern Cloud Architecture & Mistakes To Avoid When Moving To The CloudIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson asks Steve Dine about the approach needed to migrate to the Cloud and architecture required to run analytics in the Cloud. Steve Dine talks extensively about the pitfalls to avoid during Cloud migration and finishes off by saying that even though security is a big issue, most organizations will have part of their architecture in the Cloud during the next two-three years. Steve Dine is a BI and enterprise data consultant and industry thought leader who has extensive experience in designing, delivering and managing highly scalable and maintainable modern data architecture solutions.2018-12-0331 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersWhy BI Teams Struggle - The Tipping Point of Success by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogBI teams often work extremely hard but have little to show for their effort, and they can never get ahead of a continuous backlog of requests. The business rewards their hard work by reducing their budget and staff. Even if they know what needs to be done, they have little authority to make it happen. To succeed, BI leaders need to partner with the business and deliver quick wins to turn the tide of adoption in their favor.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/why-bi-teams-struggle-the-tipping-point-of-success2018-11-2106 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersCharles Reeves: BI Strategies for IoT and Big DataIn this Episode, Wayne Eckerson asks Charles Reeves about his organization’s Internet of Things and Big Data strategy. Reeves is senior manager of BI and analytics at Graphics Packaging International, a leader in the packaging industry with hundreds of worldwide customers. He has 25 years of professional experience in IT management including nine years in reporting, analytics, and data governance.2018-11-1419 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersSelf-Service Triumvirate - The New Data Analyst Work Bench by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogA data analyst workbench will inevitably integrate data catalog, data preparation, and data analysis functionality. Data analysts don’t want to jump from tool to tool when executing a workflow that is both linear and iterative. Data analysts with this kind of workbench will be more productive and foster higher levels of reuse and data literacy.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/self-service-triumvirate-the-new-data-analyst-workbench2018-11-0707 min
The ConTechCrewBONUS EPISODE The ConTechCrew at MSCA '18 Interview 8: Vinny Eckerson with Arista AirThis is a special interview series from the MSCA Annual Convention with James Benham (@jamesmbenham) and Rob McKinney (@conappguru) Featuring: - Interview with: Vinny Eckerson from Arista Air Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://jbknowledge.com/contechcrew Powered by JBKnowledge. Learn more at http://jbknowledge.com or follow @JBKnowledge on Twitter.2018-11-0716 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersShakeeb Akhter: DataOps in Action - Implementing Agile and AutomationIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Shakeeb Ahkter dive into DataOps. They discuss what DataOps is, the goals and principles of DataOps, and reasons to adopt a DataOps strategy. Shakeeb also reveals the benefits gained from DataOps and what tools he uses. He is the Director of Enterprise Data Warehouse at Northwestern Medicine and is responsible for direction and oversight of data management, data engineering, and analytics.2018-11-0129 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersFirst Steps for a BI or Analytics Director by Marc-Eric LaRocque - Audio BlogA classic management practice dictates that a newly-appointed leader must accomplish certain things in their first 90 days. While some of this is general knowledge, there are specifics when it comes to Data Management and Analytics If you have been recently named to head any group that has to manage or facilitate the use of data, at any level in the organization, then this audio blog post is for you.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/what-do-you-do-first-after-being-hired-as-a-bi-analytics-data-engineering-director2018-10-2506 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersRich Fox: Deliver Data Science, Not ReportsIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Rich Fox discuss what differentiates data science from analytics, why and how data science addresses business needs, why balance scorecards are relevant, and why Excel is a problem. Throughout the podcast, Fox shares many real-life examples and personal experiences.
Fox is vice president of Data Science and Analytics at Apex Parks Group, one of the largest entertainment center companies in the United States, which operates amusement parks, water parks, and family entertainment centers.2018-10-1831 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersLittle Data Needs Love Too! by Dewayne Washington - Audio BlogWith all the hype and attention around big data and huge data platforms, there can sometimes be some data envy. There are still organizations and companies that don’t have big data: are they not poised for analytics too? Can they not get insights as well? The BI Pharaoh gives tips on how to work with your little data just like the big boys.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/little-data-needs-love-too2018-10-1604 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersThe Impact of AI on Analytics - Machine Generated Intelligence by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogWe’re at the dawn of a new era in decision making made possible by the intersection of business intelligence and artificial intelligence. Rather than replace BI, AI will make BI more pervasive. AI-infused BI tools will be easier to use, generate more useful insights, and make business users more productive. Rather than replace human decision makers, AI will free them to focus on value-added activities and make decisions with data rather than rely solely on gut instinct.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-impact-of-ai-on-analytics-machine-generated-intelligence2018-10-0907 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersRich Galan: Real-Time Analytics is Necessary and Anomaly Detection is RadIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Rich Galan discuss the obstacles to delivering timely analysis, the problems that large volumes of data create, solutions to those issues, and where BI is headed in the near future. Rich is a veteran data analytics leader with 20 years of experience in a variety of data-driven organizations.2018-10-0334 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersPower User Networks - The Key to Self Service Analytics by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogData analysts who sit in each business function (i.e., sales, marketing, finance) are critical to the success of a self-service analytics strategy. The problem is that most data analysts don’t receive the training and support they need to be proficient with self-service data and analytics tools. The easiest way to improve the skills and satisfaction of most data analysts is simple: bring them together into a power user network.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/power-user-networks-the-key-to-self-service-analytics2018-10-0107 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersSteve Dine: Are you Struggling with a Traditional Architecture? Modernize ItIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Steve Dine discuss modernizing data architectures. They cover the definition of a modern data architecture, telltale signs you need to modernize, best practices to modernize, and much more.
Dine is the President of Datasource Consulting, an EXL company. He has extensive experience designing, delivering, and managing successful, highly scalable and maintainable modern data architecture solutions.2018-08-2029 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersThe Complexities Of Modern Data Pipelines by Dave Wells - Audio BlogData pipelines become chaotic with pressures of agile, democratization, self-service, and organizational “pockets” of analytics. From enterprise BI to self-service analysis, data pipeline management should ensure analysis results are traceable, reproducible, and of production strength. Robust data pipelines rely on eight critical components.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-complexities-of-modern-data-pipelines2018-07-1812 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJen Underwood: Exploring the New Era of AnalyticsIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Jen Underwood explore a new era of analytics. Data volumes and complexity have exceeded the limits of current manual drag-and-drop analytics solutions. Data moves at the speed of light while speed-to-insight lags farther and farther behind. It is time to explore intelligent, next generation, machine-powered analytics to retain your competitive edge. It is time to combine the best of the human mind and machine.
Underwood is an analytics expert and founder of Impact Analytic. She is a former product manager at Microsoft who spearheaded the design and development of the reinvigorated version of Power...2018-07-1027 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersCarl Gerber: Best Practices in Enterprise Data GovernanceIn this podcast, Carl Gerber and Wayne Eckerson discuss Gerber’s top five data governance best practices: Motivation, Assessment, Data Assets Catalog, CxO Alliance, and Data Quality.
Gerber is a long-time chief data officer and data leader at several large, diverse financial services and manufacturing firms, who is now an independent consultant and an Eckerson Group partner.
He helps large organizations develop data strategies, modernize analytics, and establish enterprise data governance programs that ensure data quality, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and business outcomes. He also mentors and coaches Chief Data Officers and fills that role on an interim basis.2018-06-2130 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersSingle Version of the Truth - Not Optional by Stephen J. Smith - Audio BlogWith today’s unprecedented velocity of change in data and technologies, the single version of the truth (SVOT) is sometimes looked upon as a nice to have. But SVOT is not optional. Despite the difficulties in constructing a single version of the truth, it is now needed more than ever to keep CEOs happy and to stay compliant with new regulations like the GDPR.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/single-version-of-the-truth-not-optional2018-06-1111 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersData Ethics - The New Data Governance Challenge by Dave Wells - Audio BlogEthics is challenging because right and good are not always clear. More data, more kinds of data, and advanced analysis of data often conflict with concerns of data privacy, security, anonymity, and ownership. Resolving these conflicts requires acknowledgment, discussion, and the hard work of defining ethics-based policies and creating a culture of ethical conduct.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-ethics-the-new-data-governance-challenge2018-05-2506 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJeff Magnusson: Architecting for Data Science And Blending Man And MachineIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Jeff Magnusson discuss the data architecture Stitch Fix created to support its data science workloads, as well as the need to balance man and machine and art and science.
Magnusson is the vice president of data platform at Stitch Fix. He leads a team responsible for building the data platform that supports the company's team of 80+ data scientists, as well as other business users. That platform is designed to facilitate self-service among data scientists and promote velocity and innovation that differentiate Stitch Fix in the marketplace. Before Stitch Fix, Magnusson managed the data platform...2018-05-1433 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersTen Steps To Create A Data Strategy by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogTo survive and thrive in today’s information economy, organizations need to establish a compelling data strategy that advances the company’s key objectives and goals. This is not a job for the chief information officer or even chief data officer; it’s a task that the CEO must own and champion and assemble his best and brightest to execute. This audio blog examines the ten step methodology that Eckerson Group uses to help organizations create a data strategy.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/how-to-create-a-data-strategy-part-1-overview2018-05-0215 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersData Engineering Coming of Age by Dave Wells - Audio BlogData engineering is one of the hottest and most difficult jobs to fill in the field of analytics. Breadth and depth of required skills limits the number of people qualified to work as data engineers. If you’re seeking to hire data engineers, consider the 24 skill areas identified here as guidance to shape job descriptions and to screen candidates. If you’re seeking to become a data engineer, take the skills assessment to highlight your strengths and identify your gaps.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-engineering-coming-of-age2018-04-2404 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJoe Caserta: Comparing Cloud Offerings and Understanding AIIn this podcast, Wayne Eckerson and Joe Caserta discuss data migration, compare cloud offerings from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, and define and explain artificial intelligence.
You can contact Caserta by visiting caserta.com or by sending him an email to joe@caserta.com. Follow him on Twitter @joe_caserta.
Caserta is President of a New York City-based consulting firm he founded in 2001 and a longtime data guy. In 2004, Joe teamed up with data warehousing legend, Ralph Kimball to write to write the book The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit. Today he’s now one of the leading authorities on big data im...2018-04-1631 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersTen Characteristics Of A Modern Data Architecture by Wayne Eckerson - Audio BlogEvery organization that manufactures data for decision making is rethinking its data architecture. Compared to five years ago, there is a treasure trove of new technologies and techniques that promise to transform the way organizations compete and serve customers. This audio blog summarizes the major characteristics of a modern data architecture and serves a high-level guide for organizations that are in the midst of developing a new data strategy for the modern age.
Originally published at https://www.eckerson.com/articles/ten-characteristics-of-a-modern-data-architecture2018-04-0911 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJames Serra: Myths of Modern Data ManagementIn this podcast, Wayne Eckerson and James Serra discuss myths of modern data management. Some of the myths discussed include 'all you need is a data lake', 'the data warehouse is dead', 'we don’t need OLAP cubes anymore', 'cloud is too expensive and latency is too slow', 'you should always use a NoSQL product over a RDBMS.'
Serra is big data and data warehousing solutions architect at Microsoft with over thirty years of IT experience. He is a popular blogger and speaker and has presented at dozens of Microsoft PASS and other events. Prior to Microsoft, Serra was an...2018-04-0231 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersDave Wells: Data Lakes Are Cool, But You Still Need A Data WarehouseIn this podcast, Henry Eckerson interviews Dave Wells on the current health and future of the data warehouse. Wells acknowledges that data warehouses are struggling, but argues they are still necessary and cannot be replaced by data lakes. He then explains what the role of the modern data warehouse should be, practical steps forward for evolving the data warehouse, and much more.
Wells is an advisory consultant, educator, and industry analyst dedicated to building meaningful connections throughout the path from data to business value. He works at the intersection of information management and business management, driving business impact through analytics...2018-03-2027 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJeff Magnusson: How To Create A Self-Service Data Platform For Data ScientistsIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Jeff Magnusson discuss a self-service model for data science work and the role of a data platform in that environment. Magnusson also talks about Flotilla, a new open source API that makes it easy for data scientists to execute tasks on the data platform.
Magnusson is the vice president of data platform at Stitch Fix. He leads a team responsible for building the data platform that supports the company's team of 80+ data scientists, as well as other business users. That platform is designed to facilitate self-service among data scientists and promote velocity and innovation...2018-03-0634 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersMike Masciandaro: Part III - Eight Keys For Successful ReportingIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Mike Masciandaro discuss keys to creating successful reports that users will love and use. Masciandaro provides in-depth explanations of each key (easy, drill, monitor, accurate, relevant, timely, responsive, and secure).
Masciandaro is a veteran business intelligence practitioner who recently retired from an illustrious career at Dow Chemical as director of BI. During that time, Mike saw and did just about everything there is to do in the world of BI, data, and analytics. He is now intent on sharing his hard-won knowledge with others.2018-02-1933 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersLenin Gali: Past and Future of the Cloud and Big DataIn this episode, Wayne Eckerson and Lenin Gali discuss the past and future of the cloud and big data.
Gali is a data analytics practitioner who has always been on the leading edge of where business and technology intersect. He was one of the first to move data analytics to the cloud when he was BI director at ShareThis, a social media based services provider. He was instrumental in defining an enterprise analytics strategy, developing a data platform that brought games and business data together to enable thousands of data users to build better games and services by using Hadoop...2018-02-0435 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersStephen Smith: Operationalizing Data ScienceIn this podcast, Henry Eckerson and Stephen Smith discuss the movement to operationalize data science.
Smith is a well-respected expert in the fields of data science, predictive analytics and their application in the education, pharmaceutical, healthcare, telecom and finance industries. He co-founded and served as CEO of G7 Research LLC and the Optas Corporation which provided the leading CRM / Marketing Automation solution in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
Smith has published journal articles in the fields of data mining, machine learning, parallel supercomputing, text understanding, and simulated evolution. He has published two books through McGraw-Hill on big data and analytics...2018-01-2539 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersMike Masciandaro: Part II - BI Customer Satisfaction and AdoptionIn this episode, Mike Masciandaro and Wayne Eckerson discuss how to partner with the business and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and adoption.
Mike is a veteran business intelligence practitioner who recently retired from an illustrious career at Dow Chemical. Mike has seen and done just about everything there is to do in the world of BI, data, and analytics. He is now intent on sharing his hard-won knowledge with others.2018-01-2241 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersJoe Caserta: Exploring Modern Data PlatformsIn this podcast, Wayne Eckerson and Joe Caserta discuss what constitutes a modern data platform. Caserta is President of a New York City-based consulting firm he founded in 2001 and a longtime data guy. In 2004, Joe teamed up with data warehousing legend, Ralph Kimball to write to write the book The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit. Today he’s now one of the leading authorities on big data implementations. This makes Joe one of the few individuals with in-the-trenches experience on both sides of the data divide, traditional data warehousing on relational databases and big data implementations on Hadoop and the cloud. Hi...2018-01-1648 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersDewayne Washington: Part II - Keys to IT SuccessDewayne Washington is back this week for part II of his Secrets of Data Analytics Leaders podcast with Eckerson Group. In part I, Dewayne and I discussed the role of the CIO. In this episode we discuss the keys to IT success.
Washington is a senior consultant with 20+ years of experience in BI and Analytics in over two dozen verticals. He is the former BI manager at Dallas/Fortworth International Airport and the current CIO at The Business of Intelligence. He is also the author of the book Get In The Stream, the ultimate guide to customer adoption, and his...2018-01-0929 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 756 - Brad Eckerson (Asst Manager, One World Observatory)Brad Eckerson focuses on a new dynamic in group sales - tourism operation for the One World Observatory. Eckerson's new role oversees 10 group sales representatives, as well as interacting with several "old school" tour operators who may not have the latest social tools. Eckerson discusses how he tries to keep himself top of mind to anyone building a tour or group in order to get them to One World Observatory, as well as how he sold Disney Theatrical by knowing the brand and living it. Twitter: @BradleyEckerson2017-03-0240 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 756 - Brad Eckerson (Asst Manager, One World Observatory)Brad Eckerson focuses on a new dynamic in group sales - tourism operation for the One World Observatory. Eckerson's new role oversees 10 group sales representatives, as well as interacting with several "old school" tour operators who may not have the latest social tools. Eckerson discusses how he tries to keep himself top of mind to anyone building a tour or group in order to get them to One World Observatory, as well as how he sold Disney Theatrical by knowing the brand and living it. Twitter: @BradleyEckerson2017-03-0240 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersKevin Sonsky: BI Leadership and Data GovernanceIn this podcast, Kevin Sonsky reveals the secrets to his success as a business intelligence leader at Citrix Systems. During the past 11 years, he has implemented an enterprise-wide self-service reporting environment that has delivered deeper insights into customer purchasing behavior. At the same time, he has established a grassroots governance program that has successfully standardized on dozens of key enterprise metrics and reports. Kevin is interviewed by Wayne W. Eckerson, long-time thought leader in the business analytics field.2017-01-1629 min