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Data Unplugged - The podcastSelf Service Analytics is just a myth. Or is it?! - with Valentin UmbachIn our 9th episode of Data unplugged we had the pleasure to speak to Valentin Umbach from komoot, about Self Service Analytics.
Is self service analytics just a hype that is being pushed by vendors? Is true self service analytics possible? What even is true self service analytics?!
Tune in to find out what Valentin has to say!
2023-05-3045 min
Analytics AnonymousSelf-serve analytics powered by GPT-4 w/ David JayatillakeThat "quick question" over Slack has been the bane of data analysts forever. Imagine those are now handled by ChatGPT, giving quick and reliable answers to business users. Stakeholders are happy, and data analysts can focus on deeper, more impactful work. Are we about to finally see this happening?
In this episode I talk with David Jayatillake (Co-Founder & CEO at Delphi Labs) about how large language models like GPT-4 are changing the way we work with data. What does this mean for data analysts or analytics engineers, and where do these new tools fit into the modern...
2023-04-2142 minAnalytics AnonymousHow to become a freelance data & analytics consultant w/ Jekaterina KokatjuhhaHave you ever dreamt of being your own boss? Work on projects that you choose, on your own schedule, at your own rates? If you already have experience working with data and analytics, becoming a freelance consultant is a great way to break out of the corporate grind.
In this episode I talk with Jekaterina Kokatjuhha about how to become a freelance data & analytics consultant. She shares her personal experience and practical tips for how to get started, build a brand and audience, and overcoming uncertainty.
Key takeaways:
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2023-03-3153 min
The Data For Good PodcastActive contribution in Data with Valentin Umbach (komoot)Valentin Umbach, Analytics Lead at komoot, tells us about his journey from his Psychology PhD to an Analytics Lead. We go through what is how to create value through active contribution and how we can connect to our users.
The Data For Good podcast gives YOU access to the thoughts and opinions of Berlin's most successful data people.
This podcast is brought to you by ZUMA, the specialist recruitment company for data, insights, and analytics professionals, connecting you with Berlin’s most influential companies.
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2023-03-2740 minAnalytics AnonymousWorking as digital nomad data analyst w/ Melanie DietrichYou've seen the pictures of people working on their laptops in beautiful, exotic locations. Exploring the world while you work – the digital nomad lifestyle is nothing new, but it's getting a lot more common, in particular since we all learned to work without an office over the last years. And the data analyst job is well suited for this lifestyle.
In this episode, I talk with Melanie Dietrich about the benefits and challenges of working as a digital nomad data analyst. She also shares her story of breaking into data, coming from a business background. And how we...
2023-03-1746 minAnalytics AnonymousMastering SQL and scaling Looker to 100k+ business users w/ Michaël ScherdingIt's easy to get started with SQL, but mastering it requires a deep understanding of database architecture and query optimization, which takes time and practice to develop.
In this episode I talk with Michaël Scherding (Analytics Engineering Manager at SFEIR) about his journey to becoming a SQL expert. We also dive into the unique challenges of scaling an analytics platform to more than 100,000 employees.
Key takeaways:
Michael started his career working with Oracle systems. The technical limitations back then forced you to think about optimizing your code.
He had a senior colleague with 25 y...
2023-03-0352 minAnalytics AnonymousUnderstanding the business as a data analyst w/ Olivia HöwingYou need to understand the business to be successful as a data analyst. But how do you learn this? And how can you best support a business at different stages?
In this episode I talk with Olivia Höwing about her experience working as a data analyst at Project A. She gets to work with many different portfolio companies and learn about different business models and tool stacks. This position offers a unique vantage point and a great learning curve for a data analyst.
Key takeaways:
Olivia studied business, but wanted to work more w...
2023-02-1738 minAnalytics AnonymousBecoming a data analyst w/ Cynthia OvadjeHow do you break into a data career? What are the skills you need to learn? Where do you find your first job? There are many different paths that people take on this journey. And in the end, we often face the same challenges. And we can learn by listening to each others stories.
In this episode I talk with Cynthia Ovadje (Junior Data Analyst at 1&1 Mail & Media) about how she realized her plan to become a data analyst, and the lessons she learned along the way. I had met Cynthia some years ago, when she was...
2023-02-0349 min
Analytics AnonymousThe four layers of data quality w/ Uzi BlumWhen business users complain about the data, that's a good sign! It means they actually want to use it.
In this episode I talk with Uzi Blum (VP Data at Taxfix) about the four layers of data quality.
Key takeaways:
Three steps to quickly gain trust with your stakeholders: (1) Show them you understand their problems, (2) deliver results quickly (within weeks, not months), (3) focus on getting the most important metric right first.
Weekly active data users (WADU) in the organization is a good proxy metric for the trust people have in data. An aspirational metric m...
2022-06-0352 minAnalytics AnonymousScoping analytics work w/ David JayatillakeHow much time will you need for this new analytics project? You might want to underpromise and overdeliver.
In this episode I talk with David Jayatillake (Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Avora.com) about scoping analytics work.
Key takeaways:
Scoping analytics work is hard, because it involves a lot of exploration and back and forth. Questions often evolve with the knowledge we gain about the data. Don't try to estimate effort in days, but simply group tasks by t-shirt size: S (super easy, less than 1 hour), M (we fully understand what we need...
2022-05-2050 minAnalytics AnonymousNorth Star metrics and data-informed product development w/ Jonas Adrian EriksenWouldn't it be great if you had only that One Metric That Matters? So clear. So simple. Turns out life – and product management – is not so simple, and we need to navigate this complexity.
In this episode I talk with Jonas Adrian Eriksen (Group Product Manager at Gorillas) about North Star metrics and data-informed product development.
Key takeaways:
Northstar metrics provide focus, but create the risk of tunnel vision. They're best used on a team level to align on yearly or quarterly goals. They need to be leading indicators, not lagging.
On a company leve...
2022-05-061h 03Analytics AnonymousDataOps w/ Elizabeth PressThat "quick question" over Slack? Yeah, that's probably not the highest value your analytics team can deliver.
In this episode I talk with Elizabeth Press (Head of Business Intelligence at Gymondo) about using DataOps to make analytics work more efficient, reliable and valuable.
Key takeaways:
With DataOps, we want to move away from "quick questions" over Slack and piles of ad-hoc requests or self-inflicted "emergencies". It all starts with gaining an overview of our tasks and projects (for example with a Kanban board) and establishing healthy communication patterns.
We can use product thinking or...
2022-04-2255 minAnalytics AnonymousData democratization w/ SowmiaI hear all the time how "dbt changed our life". When was the last time so many people were so excited about a data tool?
In this episode I talk with Sowmia (Head of Analytics Platform at TIER Mobility) about data democratization – and dbt plays a big role in that.
Key takeaways:
dbt is a game changer. Making use of the power of the data warehouse, and based almost purely on SQL, it has become the foundational platform for all other data products. It also allowed the team to grow from 5 to 60 people quickly.
An...
2022-04-0855 minAnalytics AnonymousRoles and careers in data & analytics w/ Tiffany ValentinyWhat is the sexiest job in data right now?
In this episode I talk with Tiffany Valentiny (Data Lead at Trade Republic) about roles and careers in data & analytics.
Key takeaways:
Analytics engineer might be the sexiest job in data right now. They empower the whole organization to make better use of data.
Finding good analytics engineers is hard. It can help to give candidates very clear expectations of what that role entails.
Remote work allows more flexibility in hiring, but might not be ideal for more junior candidates because "learning on the job"...
2022-03-2543 minAnalytics AnonymousData visualization w/ Tobias HazurWhen should you use a 3D exploding pie chart?
In this episode I talk with Tobias Hazur (Senior Product Analyst at Mobimeo) about data visualization.
Key takeaways:
Think about the story you want to tell with the data. Don't let the tool dictate what you show.
Eliminate everything that doesn't add value. Create clarity, not confusion.
Observe how people use and interpret your charts. Learn from feedback and iterate.
Find Tobias and Valentin on LinkedIn.
2022-03-1144 minAnalytics AnonymousHow to show the value of data & analytics w/ Irina Ioana BrudaruAre you struggling to measure the value of analytics? You're not alone.
In this episode I talk with Irina Ioana Brudaru (Head of Data & Analytics at Finlex) about how to show the value of data & analytics.
Key takeaways:
The goal of analytics is to help organizations make better decisions, faster. It can be useful to break down the decision-making process into smaller iterative steps and continuously integrate new information.
To get buy-in and build trust with your stakeholders, find low-hanging fruits and prove value quickly. Start small and then keep building on that.
Align...
2022-02-2553 min
MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURSKnowledge Base und strategische Analysen bei der Dating-App - mit Valentin U., LOVOO
Mithilfe von Self-Service Ansätzen Ressourcen freischaufeln und mehr Zeit für komplexe strategische Analysen schaffen? Bei Lovoo kommt eine Knowledge Base zum Einsatz, die die Dokumentation der Analysen und die Vernetzung im gesamten Unternehmen erleichtert. Wie das genau funktioniert und welche Tools dem sozialen Dating-Netzwerk zu effizienter Arbeit mit Daten verhelfen, klärt Jonas Rashedi in der heutigen Folge von “My Data is better than Yours” mit seinem Gast Valentin Umbach.
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2021-09-1642 min