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Hashtag Midwest is an amplifier...a platform built to share and encourage awareness and discussion through stories. It's also a growing team of like-minded Midwesterners on a mission to elevate our region and share with the world. And although our platform is clearly "Tech Forward", we actually love to share anything (and everything) that represents who we are, and who we will become. So if you know and love the Midwest like we do, or are simply unfamiliar and curious, we hope you follow our ...
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Is the value of your enterprise analytics SAAS or AI product not obvious through it’s UI/UX? Got the data and ML models right...but user adoption of your dashboards and UI isn’t what you hoped it would be? While it is easier than ever to create AI and analytics solutions from a technology perspective, do you find as a founder or product leader that getting users to use and buyers to buy seems harder than it should be? If you lead an internal enterprise data team, have you heard that a ”data ...
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Our Alter Everything podcast team is excited to announce the 2024 hashtag#AlterEverythingPromo. 📢 Complete each of the following 3 steps to enter: (1) “React” to (e.g., “like,” “applaud”) the LinkedIn post announcing the Promotion below (as posted from Alteryx’s official LinkedIn account). (2) Create a post on your LinkedIn page containing (a) a link to one episode of Alter Everything (from the list of episodes available at https://lnkd.in/eHMciWvb), (b) a description of what you enjoyed abo ...
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Whether you're in finance, tech, or curious about AI's role in business, this episode is packed with valuable insights! In this episode, we sit down with Luke Cornetta, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, to explore the role of generative AI in the tax industry. Luke shares his experience in implementing AI-powered solutions to streamline projects…
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by John Felushko, a product manager at LabStats who impressed me after we recently had a 1x1 call together. John and his team have developed a successful product that helps universities track and optimize their software and hardware usage so schools make smart investments. However, John also shares how culture and val…
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Unlock your career potential with expert advice on visibility, storytelling, and networking from Alteryx’s data leader, Heather Harris. In this episode, we sit down with Heather Harris, Field Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Alteryx, as she shares invaluable insights for advancing your career in data and analytics. Tune in as Heather discusses h…
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In today’s episode, I’m going to perhaps work myself out of some consulting engagements, but hey, that’s ok! True consulting is about service—not PPT decks with strategies and tiers of people attached to rate cards. Specifically today, I decided to reframe a topic and approach it from the opposite/negative side. So, instead of telling you when the …
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Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru, joins us to chat about dirty data. Susan sheds light on how unclassified and inaccurate data can lead to significant, often hidden, business expenses and operational disruptions. From supply chain procurement challenges to missed opportunities in data governance, Susan walks us through the common pitfalls and o…
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Due to a technical glitch that ended up unpublishing this episode right after it originally was released, Episode 151 is a replay of my conversation with Zalak Trivdei from this past March . Please enjoy our chat if you missed it the first time around! Thanks, Brian Links Original Episode: https://designingforanalytics.com/resources/episodes/139-mo…
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“Last week was a great year in GenAI,” jokes Mark Ramsey—and it’s a great philosophy to have as LLM tools especially continue to evolve at such a rapid rate. This week, you’ll get to hear my fun and insightful chat with Mark from Ramsey International about the world of large language models (LLMs) and how we make useful UXs out of them in the enter…
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How to go from self-taught data analyst to Alteryx ACE! In this episode, we dive deep into the analytics industry with Sarah Golnik Roberts, a data analytics professional who successfully transitioned into the field. Sarah shares her inspiring journey, revealing how her first Alteryx workflow revolutionized her company's analytics by cutting 80% of…
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In this special episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Alteryx Community by bringing you the voices of those who know it best—its users Recorded live at Inspire 2024, we listen through the diverse experiences and insights of Alteryx enthusiasts. Join hosts Nicole Johnson and Joshua Burkhow as they listen to real customer stories, react to firs…
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Guess what? Data science and AI initiatives are still failing here in 2024—despite widespread awareness. Is that news? Candidly, you’ll hear me share with Evan Shellshear—author of the new book Why Data Science Projects Fail: The Harsh Realities of Implementing AI and Analytics—about how much I actually didn’t want to talk about this story original…
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Need to catch up on some data analytics and AI trends? This is the episode for you! To help us catch up on data and AI trends, we are joined by Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView. Krishnan discusses adopting AI with the fail-fast method, how to approach solving important business problems, and all things trending in the data analy…
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Ready for more ideas about UX for AI and LLM applications in enterprise environments? In part 2 of my topic on UX considerations for LLMs, I explore how an LLM might be used for a fictitious use case at an insurance company—specifically, to help internal tools teams to get rapid access to primary qualitative user research. (Yes, it’s a little “meta…
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Adoption and upskilling is the name of the game! We are joined by Cory Hubbard, Allison Russell, and Kelly Hoffman, all of whom are superstar upskillers at Gregory Welteroth Advertising. From starting an internal user group to holding office hours for others trying to learn the Alteryx platform, this episode will give you the tools you need to pass…
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Let’s talk about design for AI (which more and more, I’m agreeing means GenAI to those outside the data space). The hype around GenAI and LLMs—particularly as it relates to dropping these in as features into a software application or product—seems to me, at this time, to largely be driven by FOMO rather than real value. In this “part 1” episode, I …
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Showing your work isn’t just for math class, it’s also for AI! As AI systems become increasingly complex and integrated into our daily lives, the need for transparency and understanding in AI decision-making processes has never been more critical. We are joined by industry expert and Director of Data Science at Western Digital, Srinimisha Morkonda …
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Ben Shneiderman is a leading figure in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Having founded one of the oldest HCI research centers in the country at the University of Maryland in 1983, Shneiderman has been intently studying the design of computer technology and its use by humans. Currently, Ben is a Distinguished University Professor in th…
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As cyber threats and data breaches become more sophisticated, so must our defenses against them. Breaches in our cyber security don’t just impact businesses; they impact everyday people who interact with these businesses. We talk with Brian Vallelunga, Founder and CEO of Doppler, about the devastating impacts of data breaches on individuals and org…
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Wait, I’m talking to a head of data management at a tech company? Why!? Well, today I'm joined by Malcolm Hawker to get his perspective around data products and what he’s seeing out in the wild as Head of Data Management at Profisee. Why Malcolm? Malcolm was a former head of product in prior roles, and for several years, I’ve enjoyed Malcolm’s musi…
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Take control of your career! Join Donal Bourke as he shares how he doubled his salary by using Alteryx for cloud optimization, facilitating his transition into a financial operations role. Donal discusses the importance of curiosity and offers valuable tips for breaking into Financial Ops, all while expressing his passion and dedication to his work…
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Welcome to another curated, Promoted Episode of Experiencing Data! In episode 144, Shashank Garg, Co-Founder and CEO of Infocepts, joins me to explore whether all this discussion of data products out on the web actually has substance and is worth the perceived extra effort. Do we always need to take a product approach for ML and analytics initiativ…
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Bias in AI not only impacts repressed groups of people, but it inhibits If bias in AI didn’t appear out of thin air, where did it come from? Charita McClellan and Monica Cisneros join us in a discussion on where AI bias comes from and how we can build a more inclusive future by training AI to include everyone. Panelists: Charita McClellan, Sr. Glob…
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Welcome back! In today's solo episode, I share the top five struggles that enterprise SAAS leaders have in the analytics/insight/decision support space that most frequently leads them to think they have a UI/UX design problem that has to be addressed. A lot of today's episode will talk about "slow creep," unaddressed design problems that gradually …
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Data analysis doesn’t just change motorsport racing; it defines the winners. Learn how Ken Black and his team measure and analyze the absolutely massive amount of data that racecars put out on the NASCAR circuit. Ken is tasked with coming up with new ways of looking at data so GM drivers can gain insights on racing and win. Panelists: Ken Black – P…
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Welcome to a special edition of Experiencing Data. This episode is the audio capture from a live Crowdcast video webinar I gave on April 26th, 2024 where I conducted a mini UI/UX design audit of a new podcast analytics service that Chris Hill, CEO of Humblepod, is working on to help podcast hosts grow their show. Humblepod is also the team-behind-t…
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Happy Earth Month, Maveryx! In this Earth-themed episode, Jenny Yuen and Jawwad Rasheed join us to discuss Alteryx's sustainability efforts and how Alteryx customers are using the product to improve their ESG reporting. Panelists: Jawwad Rasheed – Transformation Lead @ Alteryx - @Jawwad_Rasheed, LinkedIn Jenny Yuen - ESG & Sustainability manager @ …
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In this week's episode of Experiencing Data, I'm joined by Duncan Milne, a Director, Data Investment & Product Management at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Today, Duncan (who is also a member of the DPLC) gives a preview of his upcoming webinar on April 24, 2024 entitled, “Is that Data Product Worth Building? Estimating Economic Value…Before You B…
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We are joined by Akshay Swaminathan to talk about understanding the divide between technical and non-technical teams collaborating more efficiently in a business environment. Whether you're a data scientist, business analyst, project manager, or executive, this episode offers insights into fostering collaboration and driving success in data-driven …
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This week on Experiencing Data, I chat with a new kindred spirit! Recently, I connected with Thabata Romanowski—better known as "T from Data Rocks NZ"—to discuss her experience applying UX design principles to modern analytical data products and dashboards. T walks us through her experience working as a data analyst in the mining sector, sharing th…
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We are joined by ACE and Community top contributor Calvin Tang. Calvin talks about his love for the Alteryx platform and the joy he finds in helping people reach their full potential in the Maveryx Community. Also discussed in this episode are Calvin’s insights into User Groups and some tips and tricks for new Community members looking to start the…
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This week on Experiencing Data, something new as promised at the beginning of the year. Today, I’m exploring the world of embedded analytics with Zalak Trivedi from Sigma Computing—and this is also the first approved Promoted Episode on the podcast. In today’s episode, Zalak shares his journey as the product lead for Sigma’s embedded analytics and …
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Ever thought about starting an analytics center of excellence from the ground up? We are joined by Jared Carollo, Director of Analytics and Innovation in the Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing group at BDO, as he walks us through the importance of upskilling and his tips for building a center of excellence in your own company! From blowing coworkers…
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In this episode of Experiencing Data, I speak with Ellen Chisa, Partner at BoldStart Ventures, about what she’s seeing in the venture capital space around AI-driven products and companies—particularly with all the new GenAI capabilities that have emerged in the last year. Ellen and I first met when we were both engaged in travel tech startups in Bo…
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Are you leveraging the full power of your current tech stack? Allow us to put your worries to rest as we are joined by Nielsen Senior Solutions Architect, Wayne McClure. From using Alteryx as a tool in orchestration to best practices for complex deployments, Wayne shares his knowledge with us about data pipelines and the kind of cutting-edge things…
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This week, I'm chatting with Karen Meppen, a founding member of the Data Product Leadership Community and a Data Product Architect and Client Services Director at Hakkoda. Today, we're tackling the difficult topic of developing data products in situations where a product-oriented culture and data infrastructures may still be emerging or “at odds” w…
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