The Analytic Mind

In this episode of the Analytic Mind Podcast, Chris Webb, a member of the Power BI Customer Advisory Team at Microsoft, shares his insights on the history and development of Power BI and how the team listens to customer feedback to create an enterprise BI tool for professionals and casual users alike. Chris reveals how the team has to balance making the tool easy to use and accessible with promoting best practices, and how they are working to make the transition from casual to professional user easier. Discover how to create quality Power BI reports and unlock the power of DAX with Chris Webb in this episode of the Analytic Mind Podcast.

Chris Webb, is a celebrated figure in the Power Bi world. Currently, he serves as the Principal Program Manager for the Power BI Customer Advisory Team. This team assists large customers to achieve success with Power Bi. They listen to the customers and convey their feedback to the rest of the product development team. Having worked with Microsoft Bi since 1998, Chris has seen the Power Bi product evolve from its early days to the highly successful product it is today. In addition to listening to user feedback, Chris is passionate about building the product based on what users want.

What You Will Learn:
1. How has Microsoft's Power BI team been able to revolutionize its product and make it successful?
2. What strategies can be used to make the transition to Power BI easier for users?
3. What techniques can be used to optimize the DAX experience and simplify the use of Power BI?

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Chris Webb

• Blog: https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswebb6/

Sam McKay

• Website: https://www.enterprisedna.co/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammckayenterprisedna/

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In this episode, Jarrett Moore talks about how he learned to use Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop to automate his work and save time. He explains how he uses these tools to connect to different software and websites, extract data, and schedule reports. He also shares how he has used Power Automate to replace manual work for clients, freeing up their time to do more profitable work for their company.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop can be used to automate data collection and save time
2. How Power Automate can be used to schedule desktop flows
3. How to use Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop to replace manual work in Excel or create reports in PowerPoint

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Jarrett Moore

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrett-moore-44409b95/

Sam McKay

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With the power of analytics, marketing campaigns can be fine-tuned for maximum impact and ROI.

"Math and Analytics can make you a better person."

Mark Stouse is the CEO of Proof Analytics and a former large company CCO and CMO. He has extensive experience in analytics and decision making, and is passionate about operationalizing analytics to empower business leaders.

This is Mark Stouse's story...

I am Mark Stouse, CEO of Proof Analytics. I have a long and varied background in analytics and decision making. I started out in a large company, HP, and my colleagues and I were constantly being cut, our budgets were being cut. I went on a quest to find a way to make better decisions with the data we had. I discovered mathematical models and got hooked. I've seen how challenging it is to operationalize analytics. The whole issue of latency

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What is the OODA loop?
2. What is the difference between a cult of precision and a cult of pragmatism?
3. How can a data-driven approach help you win in business?

What was mentioned:

• Multi Variable Regression - https://academic.oup.com/ejcts/article/55/2/179/5265263
• Honeywell Aerospace - https://aerospace.honeywell.com/
• OODA Loop - https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/OODA-loop#:~:text=The%20OODA%20loop%20(Observe%2C%20Orient,as%20more%20data%20becomes%20available. 
• Procter and Gamble - https://www.linkedin.com/company/procter-and-gamble/
• Johnson Controls - https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/

Connect with me:

Mark Stouse

• Website: https://www.proofanalytics.ai/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstouse/

Sam McKay

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammckayenterprisedna/

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In this podcast episode, Sam McKay is joined by Aron Clymer.  

Aron Clymer has been in the data world for 25 years and has grown his consulting business for the past seven years. Aron's mission is to empower clients to get the most out of their data through self-service analytics and actionable analytics. Aron shares a story about his time at Salesforce and how he was able to use data to increase the value of the product, optimize customer health, and marketing campaigns.

Aron is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about data analytics and how to use data to drive business decisions.

What you'll learn: 

1. How data can be used to optimize every aspect of a business, from new product development to customer attrition 

2. The importance of data governance and ensuring a single source of truth for data 

3. The impact that data can have on a company's bottom line

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/aronclymer/

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In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay is joined by Esteban Fabiani and discusses the opportunities and potential one can pursue whether as an enterprising individual or company and align it with one’s skill set as a strategy.

Esteban has been educated and worked in Argentina, Chile, and the USA giving him unique international exposure in diverse fields.

He is a Certified Project and Consultant Manager at EMF Consulting Inc. and an expert in a range of different aspects of Power BI development and implementation.

EMF Consulting provides consulting services tailored to each type of business, offering complete and accurate information that allows each area to make decisions quickly and effectively, anticipating and enhancing the profitability of the business using tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Zebra BI, ValQ visuals, and PBI Documenter.

What You'll Learn

 1. Esteban Fabiani's focus on developing specific skill sets within the Power BI community in order to become a consultant and/or coach for customers.

2. The difficulties that exist within Argentina for implementing Power BI.

3. Fabiani's strategy of finding customers by connecting with companies that teach Power BI, in order to offer coaching and consulting services.

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Do you know what design psychology is? Thomas Watkins describes it as taking what we know about psychology and applying it to technology. Incorporating our knowledge of sensory perception and cognition into the product in order to ensure that it resonates with users. 

In this episode of the podcast, Sam McKay speaks with Thomas Watkins about design psychology and how it can be incorporated into techniques and frameworks in Power BI. 

Thomas Watkins is a thought leader, speaker, and industry practitioner located in Houston TX. He is a life-long learner who has a passion for bringing greater clarity to the world.

Thomas has made it his career goal to combine technology with design psychology in order to achieve business success. His expertise lies in assisting his partners in bringing their brilliant ideas to life by simplifying the complexity of their ideas. His work has included interface design for mobile, SaaS system architecture, usability research, and data visualization.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to work in Microsoft Modern Workplace Intelligence? In this episode of the Analytic Mind, Sam McKay spoke with Kristian Bubalo previously a Technical Specialist Intelligence and now a Cloud Solution Architect in Microsoft Switzerland.

Dive in and discover his role within Microsoft. An insider update about the latest and greatest trends in Power BI. And most especially his role in the recently concluded Power BI Championship - Switzerland.

Kristian Bubalo is working for Microsoft Switzerland as a Technical Specialist Modern Workplace Intelligence, in Wallisellen, Switzerland. Their goal is to empower every organization and every person to achieve more. With Power BI each individual is capable of analyzing their data - "Any data, any way, anywhere. And all in one view."

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A business intelligence (BI) service facilitates the use of structured data in order to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. It is an end-to-end service that handles the extraction, organization, and maintenance of data.

So if you're a small business with limited IT resources or someone who's interested in exploring this service model using Power BI, this episode's for you. There's more to Power BI than building a consulting business.

Erik Svensen, a Microsoft Business Intelligence specialist, and Microsoft MVP data platform. He is also the founder of CatMan Solution, a Power BI consulting company based in Northern Europe, and a Microsoft Gold Partner for Data Analytics. The company offers business analytics consulting, design, and implementation of tailor-made data analytics solutions to mid-to-large CPG organizations throughout Northern Europe and the world. The organization's mission is to enable companies to adopt a data-driven culture through the use of Power BI, thereby helping them perform better.

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If you are working in the BI & Analytics field, you may have heard of self-service business intelligence (BI). In fact, you might also have a strong interest in implementing Self-service BI into your organization.

Self-service BI systems like Power BI allow you to put your data models into the hands of many users and let them analyze their own data without the involvement of developers. While every organization is different, there are some general guidelines that can ensure a successful implementation.

Lars Schreiber is an independent consultant for Self-Service BI with Microsoft Power BI. He has more than 11  years of experience as a Controller in different industries. In 2017, he became a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). He also founded the first German Power BI User Group in Hamburg. The following year, he decided to do his own thing and became a freelancer, helping companies with data analytics on a more advanced basis.

In this episode, Lars talks about how he evolved his skillset around Power Pivot, Power Query, and Power BI. He’s experienced working with different kinds of customers. and what he thinks is necessary for a successful self-service PowerBI implementation.

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Technology-based on no code enables effective "citizen development," where business users can rapidly develop apps and virtual agents without extensive IT assistance. In order to meet this business need, Microsoft's Power Platform combines the strengths of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.

Sam McKay interviews Enterprise DNA expert Henry Habib in this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast. He talks about his real-world experiences as a Power Platform Consultant and his passion for teaching people how to succeed with no-code platforms.

Henry is currently an engagement manager at a leading management consulting firm, where he advises F500 companies on a variety of topics, including (i) using data and analytics to drive better decisions, and (ii) implementing tools to improve processes and workflows.

In the course of working on his various projects, he discovered that there are a number of automation, productivity, and development tools that do not require any software background but still offer enterprise-grade solutions. Using these no-code platforms, anyone can automate workflows, create dashboards, and develop custom applications. There is, however, a gap in knowledge and awareness between these platforms and the average employee - and this is what Henry wants to address.

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A company’s success directly correlates with its people which is why employers and HR/talent acquisition personnel are constantly improving how they find, hire, and retain the best candidates. Data analytics plays a major role in this process.

In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay is joined by Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, to talk about hiring in analytics and data literacy.

From the big issues with CVs, and interviews, where companies typically go wrong to future trends in hiring and improving data literacy.

Tim Freestone has spent his career in analytics, starting initially as a financial analyst. Throughout his career, Tim has gotten great first-hand experience in being both a candidate and a hiring manager in analytics. It’s this direct exposure to the myriad of issues in analytics hiring that led Tim to found Alooba, a skills assessment platform for data literacy, analytics & data science.

Alooba’s vision is to create a world where everyone can get the job they deserve. This is a world – we can all agree – far from the one we live in right now.

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Businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of data analytics in making informed decisions across all aspects of their operations. However, simply having access to data is not enough. They need to be able to extract value from it as well. They also need to have the skills and tools to analyze it effectively. How can businesses become more literate about their data in order to identify and respond to opportunities and threats strategically?

George Mount is the founder and CEO of Stringfest Analytics, a consulting firm specializing in analytics education and upskilling. He has worked with leading bootcamps, learning platforms, and practice organizations to help individuals excel at analytics. He is the author of Advancing into Analytics: From Excel to Python and R (O’Reilly, 2021) and Enterprise DNA expert specializing in these topics.

George is also an award-winning blogger, consultant, and educator at leading data science bootcamps and academic institutions. Combining a diverse background in academia and the private sector ranging from start-ups to nonprofits, his interests lie at the intersection of design and innovation through data-driven insights.

In this episode, George talks about data analytics and literacy. He will discuss why data literacy is important to businesses, how Excel remains a powerful tool for organizing data and performing financial analysis, and how he provides value to clients.

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Analyzing, interpreting, and monitoring data is crucial for a business or an organization, and things have never been easier than using Power BI.

Microsoft Power BI creates an analytical environment for monitoring data and sharing reports. It delivers interactive data visualization BI capabilities allowing users to see and share data and insights throughout their organization.

In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay interviews Greg Deckler, Vice President (Microsoft) at Fusion Alliance and is also part of the team at Enterprise DNA, helping them move the needle on some great initiatives.

Find out many exciting things that are going on with Power BI, tapping on automation and other possible features.

Greg Deckler has been a professional technology consultant for over 28 years. He is also a Six-time Microsoft MVP for Data Platform and author of the books Mastering Power BI,  Power BI Cookbook, DAX Cookbook, and Learn Power BI.

Fusion Alliance creates digital, data, and technology solutions that keep you moving forward, with a team of big-picture thinkers, technology-minded creatives, data scientists, and technical experts coming alongside your team to deliver scalable, future-focused solutions for your most complex goals.

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There’s no question that it is important for companies to understand their data. The challenge most businesses face, however, is that they lack the time and manpower to gather, analyze, and report all of their relevant data. Moreover, big data has made it even more difficult for business owners to make decisions based on information spread out across multiple systems. How can businesses find solutions that will allow them to slice and dice data in many ways so that they can understand how different areas of the business perform?

Pascal Kiefer is a Business Intelligence enthusiast and the founder of K Team Solutions Ltd as well as BI Samurai. He and his team of BI Samurais implement Power BI solutions for clients of all sizes and industries around the globe and his company K Team Solutions has developed a couple of Custom Visuals for Power BI. Pascal is coming from a finance background and used to work with SAP back in the days but quickly switch to Microsoft technology after opening his own business in 2016.

In this episode, Pascal talks about what motivated him to establish K Team Solutions, how Pascal manages the standardization and visualization of report design, and how he enables clients to get their jobs done.

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Data analytics skills are in high demand. Increasingly, companies are hiring data analytics skills not just to conduct research and generate reports, but also to act as thought leaders who will help companies gain a competitive edge by leveraging their skills strategically. No matter how experienced you are in data analytics, there are many marketing strategies you can implement as a data architect. You can demonstrate your value to employers by staying up-to-date on the latest technological innovations.

Sam McKay interviews Reid Havens, the founder of Havens Consulting Inc. and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). You can learn about his thoughts on Data Architecture, offer your skills as an Analytics Architect, and gain insight from the MVP community as well as Microsoft.

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Data are not all created equal. There are structured (machine-generated) and unstructured (human-generated) data, and each requires a different approach. As a result of the increased use of digital applications and services, unstructured information is growing rapidly. It is estimated that 80-90% of company data is unstructured, and the amount of unstructured data continues to grow at an alarming rate per year.

In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay speaks with Kirk Marple, the founder, and CEO of Unstruk Data. Hear about the hidden value in unstructured data and how it impacts the future of data and analytics.

Kirk Marple is a Customer-focused Technology leader with extensive expertise with cloud-based microservices, scalable multimedia data ingestion, knowledge graphs (entity extraction/enrichment), machine learning and computer vision integration, and CPU/GPU-based file and data processing workflows. He is highly skilled at architecting and managing teams developing APIs and scalable services, leveraging on-premise and cloud infrastructure, generating significant cost savings, and supporting revenue growth for startups through Fortune 25 companies.

Unstruk Data, is a company that is building the industry’s leading Unstructured Data Warehouse for automating data preparation via metadata enrichment, integrated compute, and graph-based search. Unstructured data can include anything from audio to visual data, and Kirk explains that analytics can be done on geospatial and temporal unstructured data. Then by using machine learning and artificial intelligence, it is possible to generate knowledge graphs based on this data.

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Data is among the most valuable resources in an organization, and data analysts extract insights from said data to make smart business decisions. Analysts, however, can only work so fast. To extend the capabilities of Shashank's team of data analysts, they developed a proof-of-concept based on machine learning to automate the analytics process and significantly accelerate the generation of actionable insights.

Shashank Kalanithi is a Senior Data Analyst at Nordstorm in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this episode, you'll hear about his journey to becoming a Data Analyst despite having a Chemistry degree, his role on the Nordstorm Strategic Analytics Team, and their exciting project on building an automated machine learning platform that augments the abilities of individual data analysts.

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In this episode, Brian talks to Haroon Ali, founder of Stellify BI, on how he made the jump from corporate to consulting. In just six short years, Haroon went from being a graduate student in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with no data analytics experience to becoming an Enterprise DNA intern, and from being a skilled corporate BI Analyst to founding a successful consulting firm.

Brian and Haroon talk about a wide range of issues, including how to break into the BI field with no experience, the challenges of transitioning from a technical developer role to a management and leadership position, and advice for those considering making a similar leap to consulting.

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In this episode, Brian talks to a range of BI experts who have managed to start and grow a successful consulting business out of their foundational skills.

Listen as Rick de Groot, Paul Lucassen, and George Mount talk about what it takes to start and grow a consultancy business. They also share some tips and tricks on how to get a consulting business off the ground.

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With so many options to choose from in the tech space, why should you consider data analytics?

In this episode of The Analytic Mind, our Chief Content Manager, Brian Julius talks about why pursuing a career in data analytics is worth it.

He also talks about the things you’ll need to have in your toolbox in order to achieve a highly successful career in this in-demand field.

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In this brand-new episode, we’re trying something new for a change. Brian Julius rounds up a panel of Enterprise DNA experts and asks them the most common questions that are being asked in a job interview for a data analyst position.

If you are interviewing for a data analyst position, make sure to check out this episode and brush up on the topics that Brian and the experts discuss on this epic episode.

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Join Brian Julius, Gaelim Holland, and George Mount as they talk about the advantages of learning a second programming language when using Power BI.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Python and R can improve the work you’re doing in Power BI. They also talk about the advantages and limitations of both languages, and which one to choose to integrate with Power BI.

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In a brand-new episode of The Analytical Mind, the Enterprise DNA experts sat down to discuss their different approaches when making entries for the Power BI Challenges.

The experts also touched upon how to build dashboards and reports for an unfamiliar industry, and offered tips for newbies who want to join future challenges.

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In this episode, Andrew Swan talks about how implementing analytics and incorporating data can greatly transform the way law firms work. Andrew also talks about how data governance can deliver great value for organizations in the long run.

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Listen to Wendy Zhang as she talks about how you can learn analytics if you want to pursue a career in data. She also talks about how a data analytics education can come in many forms, and not just from having a formal degree.

Wendy also emphasizes the importance of accomplishing low-hanging fruits early on when establishing your data framework, and how these can help change the mindsets of people working for your organization.

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In this episode, Bharath Natarajan talks about how we can successfully utilize small analytical teams in a big organization.

He also talks about how to deal with challenges like complex data models, legacy systems, and ensuring that everybody is on the same page.

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In this episode, join Anirudh Kuthiala of Groupon as he talks about the importance of stream analytics when it comes to detecting relevant patterns and developing insights real-time to enable data-driven decisions.

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In this brand-new episode, Douglas Rahden talks about the importance of fraud analytics so that organizations can detect fraudulent practices and take precautionary measures to curb them.

Douglas also talks about how thinking outside of the box and instilling creativity can help data analysts with their work. He also believes in having an agnostic approach when it comes to tools; he says that you don’t have to use complex tools to achieve success with your data.

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Join Alexs Thompson as he talks about what it takes to build a successful data strategy.

In the episode, he tells us that the best way to get executive sponsorship is by starting small and showing quick wins that will decrease or eliminate an organization’s inefficiencies.

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Gert Haegdorens talks about being an engineer in the analytics space. He says that the recipe to success is choosing a good data lake strategy, having a data catalog, and using the right ETL tools.

Gert also talks about how Power BI can improve an organization's data culture because it’s easy to make the switch from Excel to Microsoft’s own analytics tool.

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Join Rashmi Menon of FedEx as she talks about how customer experience analytics can be used by businesses so that they can better understand their customers and make their experience more enjoyable.

In this episode, Rashmi also talks about what makes customer experience analytics unique in the analytics space, and how to deal with large and complex datasets.

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Join Christine Greenleaf as she discusses how analytics helps the insurance industry. In this podcast episode, she also talks about how the lines between data science and data analytics are blurring, and how these two fields can help industries that have exponential data growth.

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In this episode, Adam Heppe talks about how analytics tools can help showcase the value of analytics, but having the right mindset is important more than anything else.

He also talks about overcoming the challenges of legacy systems with data lakes and provides techniques on how you can monetize your data assets.

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In this episode, Bruno Reis discusses the impact of business intelligence in the aerospace industry. He talks about the challenges he encountered and how building a strong governance model helped his organization scale up.

As long-time fans of Power BI, Bruno and Sam talk about what’s still possible with Microsoft’s analytics tool and what users can look forward to from the Microsoft ecosystem.

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Join Aleksandar Lazarevic as he talks about how companies can create a culture of analytics by changing the mindset of its people.

In this episode, Aleksandar also talks about the importance of descriptive and predictive analytics. He also provides tips on how organizations can drive their data culture initiatives faster.

To close out the episode, Aleksandar and Sam also discuss emerging trends in the AI and machine learning space.

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Listen to Matthew Brown as he talks about how data analytics is changing the real estate space. Find out how analytics is being used by eco-friendly builders to create sustainable buildings.

In this episode, Matthew also talks about using semi-agile methodology to effectively lead and manage data analytics teams.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/real-estate-analytics/

Listen as Brett Cohen discusses the importance of assigning value to your data assets and creating a data-driven culture.

In this brand-new episode, Brett talks about assigning value to operational efficiency. He also discusses how the design thinking methodology can be used to improve your operational efficiency.

To create data culture within your organization, Brett recommends two things: 1. find a champion of data who will drive the change and 2. show and quantify tangible results.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/empowering-data-analytics/

Listen as Prashant Natarajan talks to Sam McKay about how AI is making the world a better place. He discusses both tactical and strategical frameworks when it comes to building AI solutions.

Prashant points out how the cloud has democratized software in many ways, and that people should focus on being successful in one cloud first before using multiclouds. He also discusses the impact of AI and automation technologies in healthcare, life sciences, customer service, and in most industries. Lastly, he points out the differences and synergies of AI and BI.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/building-ai-solutions/

Listen to Joel Dunahoe as he talks to Sam McKay on how to manage the challenges of acquiring new data assets during an acquisition. They also talk about the differences between a startup and a Fortune 500 company when it comes to handling data assets. The two also discuss the advantages of having and sticking to a playbook, and how to convince stakeholders on the value of implementing data initiatives.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/managing-data-assets/

Listen and learn as Richie Bachala discusses the practical applications of data engineering to real-world operations. They also discuss the importance of data lakes in business analytics, and how cloud-based tools like Snowflake can help users fully leverage on their data to power their businesses.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/importance-of-data-engineering/

Listen to Sam McKay and Juan Orozco of US Foods as they talk about how you can prioritize the various data initiatives you want to implement in your own organization.

In this episode, they also discuss how you can decide on the best initiatives to focus on when dealing with massive amounts of data. You’ll also learn strategies for building a modern analytics stack, and find out if data hubs will benefit your organization.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/prioritize-data-initiatives/

Listen as Sam McKay and Greg Philps discuss the importance and challenges of a data-driven culture in the government and public sector.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-analytics-in-government/

Join Sam McKay and Alex Badiu as they discuss the role of storytelling and creative thinking in a data-driven world.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/storytelling-data-analytics/

Join Sam McKay and Anuj Kapoor as they talk about how data analytics is helping the healthcare industry save lives. Anuj also discusses the importance of establishing a problem statement and having quality data to work with.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-insights-healthcare/

Listen as Sam McKay talks to Shiv Misra on why companies need to have an appetite for change and embrace data analytics.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-analytics-make-companies-more-resilient/

Listen as Sam McKay talks to Jamie Beason about the importance of data literacy, and learn how an analytics summit can help promote data culture within a large-scale industry.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/how-data-literacy-is-changing-the-way-people-work/

Sam McKay talks to Paul Lucassen, one of our Enterprise DNA experts, about the role of geospatial data analytics in the transportation and logistics industry.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/the-role-of-geospatial-data-in-logistics/

Listen as Sam McKay talks to Alex Moy on how he implemented a self-service business intelligence environment for a large-scale financial operation.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

2:47 – 3:19 Alex Moy’s background in business intelligence
5:48 – 6:15 Starting self-service BI in a large-scale merger
7:18 – 8:36 Giving birth to the BI Center of Excellence at Truist
13:20 – 15:50 Challenges when introducing a new data tool
16:00 – 16:29 It’s the tools that enable the self-service movement
17:20 – 19:00 Identifying champions of the tool is key to self-service
21:02 – 21:16 D3 Framework: Data-Driven Decisions
25:36 – 27:28 Data governance and prototyping
27:29 – 28:10 Creating a workflow process for check and balance
30:00 – 30:51 Having a good platform administrator is essential
31:03 – 37:11 Enterprise, third-party, and user-defined data
39:57 – 44:32 Communication strategies in data analytics
48:00 – 50:17 The culture of innovation

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/the-rise-of-self-service-business-intelligence/

Listen as Jarrett Moore talks to Sam McKay on how he scaled a data analytics system for his own company and built a separate data product on top of it.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

1:23 – 2:40 Jarrett Moore’s background in Power BI

3:23 – 9:25 Data culture initiatives within the restoration industry

11:15 – 12:29 How Power BI made tasks easier

12:53 – 18:02 Creating partnerships to increase distribution

18:03 – 24:03 Building a data product with Power BI

24:26 – 28:19 Securing & managing multiple systems in a scalable way

29:27 – 30:02 “You need to figure out how analytics can help you run your business better.”

33:35 – 34:12 Using Power BI for consumer reporting

34:25 – 36:10 Teamwork makes the dream work

36:50 – 38:02 How Enterprise DNA’s Power BI Challenges helped Jarrett

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit:  https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/possibilities-of-data-products-with-power-bi/

Sam McKay talks to Brian Julius on how to integrate data culture in one’s own organization. Brian is an Enterprise DNA expert who has a thriving career as a project management lead for Power Platforms in the public sector, where he uses data to improve government processes.

They discuss further how data culture can improve one’s organization and speed up its business decision-making processes, and how people can leverage data to perform their jobs well.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

3:44 Brian shares how his interest in data science started, and how “everything you see in the world is governed by a data generating process.”

5:27 How Sam made the shift from the finance industry to data science.

7:46 Sam and Brian discuss how data science tools have become more accessible now than they used to before.

10:00 How Brian got involved in the Enterprise DNA community, and how it became a tremendous learning experience for him.

11:17 The power of an online community.

14:38 Brian talks about the data culture initiatives in his organization.

17:57 “If your current tools don’t meet people’s needs, the smart people are going to build their own solutions to do their jobs well.”

20:48 Understanding the self-service structure of Power BI.

28:11 How long it took Brian to successfully implement an analytics tool in his company.

33:16 How Microsoft has “democratized” advanced analytics through the Power BI platform.

36:45 The struggles Brian experienced that slowed down the implementation of Power BI in his team.

41:10 “Before you attribute something as a DAX problem, make sure your data model is set up correctly.”

46:08 Brian's grand vision for the future with regards to the implementation of Power BI.

48:16 “With Power BI every month feels like Christmas, where you get a new release and you don’t know what’s inside that release.”

50:02 The long-term impact of Power BI on users.

50:52 Power BI is going to fundamentally change what people do during their day, where time-consuming repetitive tasks that take up a significant chunk of time will be lessened.

59:00 How you can build up your own analytic mind and grow your analytical skills.

59:52 The 5 strategies to improve one’s DAX toolbox through structured practice.

For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/data-culture-using-power-bi/

The Analytic Mind is a podcast that empowers business owners to make better decisions and helps organizations grow through data science. Join Sam McKay, the founder of Enterprise DNA, as he talks to some of the leading data experts around the world.

In each episode, Sam and his guest discuss the importance of data culture within an organization and share their own experiences on data-related topics with focus on Microsoft’s analytical tool, Power BI. The guests share how they implemented data analytics within their team, and how they were able to distribute the insights within their organization.

Tune in and learn how you can grow your own analytical mind. Our aim is to be the #1 podcast space for data leaders around the world who are looking to unleash their data assets, become more agile, and responsive to their clients’ needs.

For complete episodes visit: https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast/