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In this episode, youâll get to hear from former Tableau Product Manager Bethany Lyons about the importance of having product skills on data teams.
Bethany talks us through her experience as a PM at one of the most well-known data companies in the world, and how she views the role of product skills on data teams.
Youâll leave with a better understanding of what Product teams do in an organization and how you can leverage your data skills to make a major impact.
What You'll Learn: Why having product skills is so important on data teamsTips and tricks to bring product thinking into your data role
Bethanyâs best advice for anyone pursuing a career in data
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Bethany Lyons has a passion for solving hard problems with data analytics, and believes that product management is the best way to advance this cause.
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Are you tired of simply answering stakeholder questions, not knowing where or how it ends up being used? Do you want to earn your seat at the table of decision makers in your company, helping shape the future?
Donât miss this unique opportunity to hear from Matthew Brandt, aka mattytwoshoes, as he leads you through the field of Decision Science and helps you secure your future as the go-to expert in smart decision-making.
After this session youâll click away with a solid understanding of Decision Science as well as an easy framework you can apply to your work right away.
What You'll Learn: What Decision Science really is and why itâs so relevant to your work as an analystHow you can replace the tedious question-answer dance with an effective framework
The one thing Matthew recommends to start with Decision Science at your company
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Dylan Anderson is a Data Strategy Consultant, bridging the gap between data and strategy.
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If youâre considering a career as a Data Strategy Consultant or just want to learn more about what that is, then this one is for you!
In this episode, Dylan Anderson walks us through the life of a Data Strategy Consultant, the work they do, keys for success in the role, and also gives his general advice to anyone looking to build a career in data.
Youâll leave with a better understanding of Data Strategy Consulting work and whether or not it might be the right fit for you and your career.
What You'll Learn: What a Data Strategy Consultant doesHow to thrive as a Data Strategy Consultant
Dylanâs best advice for anyone pursuing a career in data
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Dylan Anderson is a Data Strategy Consultant, bridging the gap between data and strategy.
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If you work in data or are trying to break into a data career, you might want to consider adding some Financial Modeling skills to your tool kit.
In this episode, youâll get a great overview of Financial Modeling and what it takes to succeed in that career path, from none other than Giles Male, Co-Founder of Full Stack Modeller and âHumblest MVP in the worldâ.
Youâll leave with a better understanding of the Financial Modeling career path, and whether or not it might be something you should consider for your own career.
What You'll Learn: What a Financial Modeler does on the jobKeys to success as a Financial Modeler
Gilesâ best advice for your career
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Data careers can be awesome! Challenging work, solid comp, flexibility, and opportunities to learn constantly are just some of the things that make a data career such a great option.
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But as the industry has changed rapidly, a lot of newcomers are left feeling confused about which skills they need to focus on in order to thrive.
In this episode with Annie Nelson, Eevamaija Virtanen, and Lis Vinueza, youâll learn a ton about the skills you should be focused on if you want to go far in data.
The technical skills you need to succeed, and those you can skip
The soft skills you canât afford to overlook
Keys to success for a long and successful career in data
This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions.
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If youâre early in your data career or still trying to break in, youâve probably got questions about the path ahead and how you can advance to more senior roles.
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In this episode, youâll hear from industry veteran Andrew Madson who will share his best advice to help you navigate your career path.
Youâll leave with a better understanding of the road that lies ahead, and some concrete and actionable tips you can use to help accelerate your career.What you can expect from a career in data
How promotion decisions are made and how you can position yourself well
Strategies for building your brand, network, and skills to accelerate your career
This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions.
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About our guest:
Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, with deep expertise in leveraging data to drive innovation. With a strong background in analytics, machine learning, and education, he empowers organizations and individuals to unlock the full potential of their data.
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Trying to break into a data career in todayâs job market can be hard.
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One thing that can help more than anything else is networking and becoming active in the data community, especially on LinkedIn.
In this episode, youâll hear from two of your favorite data pros, Ian Klosowicz and Mavenâs own Lauren Rosenthal, who unlocked major career opportunities by getting active on LinkedIn.Why LinkedIn matters more than ever in 2024 and beyond
Practical advice to make sure youâre using LinkedIn the right way
Actionable tips you can use to start making progress today
This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions.
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Ian Klosowicz is a data analyst who helps aspiring analysts launch successful careers. With a proven roadmap and a passion for teaching, he has guided thousands to their first roles in data analytics.
Sign up for Ian's newsletter Subscribe to Ian on YouTube Follow Ian on LinkedInAs an Account Exec and Data Analyst on the Maven Team, Lauren Rosenthal plays an integral role onboarding & supporting our B2B teams, helping analyze our key success metrics, and producing great content.
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Building a strong personal brand is your ticket to standing out from your competition in todayâs difficult job market.
During this episode, youâll learn why and how you should build a personal brand to elevate your career.
Youâll hear from some of the biggest names in data: Kate Strachnyi, Founder of DATAcated, and Andreas Kretz, Founder of Learn Data Engineering. Kate and Andreas will share their best strategies, tips, and actionable advice to put you on a path to building a successful brand that will accelerate your career.
What You'll Learn:Why a personal brand is critical for success in 2025 and beyond
What a strong personal brand should look like
How you can start making progress on your personal brand today
This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions.
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Working effectively with stakeholders is a critical skill for any data professional. It can be hard, especially when youâre working with folks outside of the data team, with varying skill sets.
In this episode, Madison Schott will share her best tips for working with stakeholders and also help you steer clear of some of the most common pitfalls.
Youâll leave this show with a solid understanding of stakeholder best practices, and some specific frameworks and tools you can use to be more effective.
What You'll Learn:Why working with stakeholders is such an underrated skill
Some of the most common pitfalls you should avoid
Tips and best practices to work more effectively with all sorts of team members
This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions.
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Madison Schott is the Senior Analytics Engineer at ConvertKit and Author of the Learn Analytics Engineering newsletter
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The data analytics job market seems more competitive than ever right now.
In this episode, John David Ariansen talks about the state of hiring, his recent experience in the job market, what employers are looking for, and how you can stand out and set yourself up for success.
Youâll leave the show with a good understanding of the current market, and some practical and actionable tips you can use to land your next data role.
What You'll Learn: What employers are looking for in todayâs analytics job marketWhat candidates can expect from applying, interviewing, and offers
How you can stand out and set yourself up for success
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John David Ariansen is a Business Analyst, Professor, Podcast Host, and Career Advisor.
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Power BI is one of the hottest data analysis tools in todayâs job market.
In this episode, Aaron Parry will talk about why Power BI is in such high demand, the things companies are hiring Power BI experts for, and where you should focus if you want to add Power BI to your bag of tricks.
Youâll leave the show with a deeper understanding of why Power BI is so valuable, what it can do, and where you should focus if you want to build Power BI skills that will advance your career.
What You'll Learn: What makes Power BI such a valuable skill set for so many rolesSome of the most valuable ways you can use Power BI on the job
Where you should focus if you want to build job-ready Power BI skills
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Aaron is a professional analytics consultant and Microsoft Power BI expert, with 10+ years working in business intelligence and marketing analytics. He's an instructor, coach and mentor for aspiring analysts, and has deep experience helping companies develop and implement full-stack BI solutions.
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For years, Data Analysts and Data Scientists have been two of the most in-demand roles. In this show, Chris Bruehl and Alice Zhao will talk about the similarities and differences between the two roles, potential career paths, and their thoughts on how you can decide which flavor of data role is a better fit for you. Youâll leave the show with a deeper understanding of these two roles, the types of work they do, the skills required, and some actionable advice for landing the role of your choosing.
What You'll Learn: Why Chris started Maven Analytics, and what the early days were likeHow the company has evolved over time
Whatâs coming up next for the company and for our learners
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Chris Bruehl is a Python expert, certified Statistical Business Analyst, and seasoned Data Scientist, having held senior-level roles at large insurance firms and financial service companies. He earned a Masters in Analytics at NC State's Institute for Advanced Analytics, where he founded the IAA
Follow Chris on LinkedInAlice Zhao is a seasoned data scientist and author of the book, SQL Pocket Guide, 4th Edition (O'Reilly). She has taught numerous courses in Python, SQL, and R as a data science instructor at Maven Analytics and Metis, and as a co-founder of Best Fit Analytics.
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You might think you know Maven Analytics and its Founder, Chris Dutton. But do you know the whole story? During this show, Chris will talk about how and why Maven got started, how itâs evolved over the years, and where things are heading in the future. Youâll leave this show with a deeper understanding of one of your favorite EdTech companies.
What You'll Learn:Why Chris started Maven Analytics, and what the early days were like
How the company has evolved over time
Whatâs coming up next for the company and for our learners
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Chris Dutton is an EdTech entrepreneur and best-selling Data Analytics instructor. As Founder and Chief Product Officer at Maven Analytics, his work has been featured by USA Today, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and the New York Times, reaching more than 1,000,000 students around the world.
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Todayâs analytics and data science job market seems to be as competitive as itâs ever been. So itâs more important than ever to know what employers are looking for and have a solid plan of attack in your job search.
In this episode, Luke Barousse and Kelly Adams will walk us through their insights from the job market, talk about exactly what employers are looking for, and lay out an actionable plan for you to start building skills that will help you in your career.
Youâll leave this show with a deeper understanding of the job market, and a concrete roadmap you can use to take your data skills and career to the next level.
What You'll Learn:Insights from a deep analysis of the data science and analytics job market
The skills employers are looking for, and why they matter
A roadmap for building key data science and data analytics skills
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Luke Barousse is a data analyst, YouTuber, and engineer who helps data nerds be more productive.
Follow Luke on LinkedIn Subscribe to Luke's YouTube Channel Luke's Python, SQL, and ChatGPT CoursesKelly Adams is a data analyst, course creator, and writer.
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SQL is one of the most widely used data analysis tools around, often discussed as a cornerstone for Data Analysis, Data Science, and Data Engineering careers.
In this episode, Thais Cooke talks about how she leverages SQL in her role as a Data Analyst and shares practical tips you can use to take your SQL game to the next level.
Youâll leave the show with an insiderâs perspective on where SQL adds the most value, and where you should focus if you want to build SQL skills that will advance your career.
What You'll Learn:What makes SQL such a valuable skill set for so many roles
Some of the most valuable ways you can use SQL on the job
Where you can focus if you want to build job-ready SQL skills
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Thais Cooke is a Data Analyst proficient in Excel, SQL, and Python with a background in Clinical Healthcare.
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Will AI completely revolutionize the way we work as data professionals? Or is it overhyped?
In this episode, Lindsay Murphy and Colleen Tartow will take opposing viewpoints and help us understand whether or not AI can really live up to all the hype.
Youâll leave with a deeper understanding of the current state of AI in data, the tech stack needed to run AI, and where things are heading in the future.
What You'll Learn:The tech stack required to run AI and how it differs from prior âbig dataâ stacks
Will AI change everything in data? Or is it overhyped?
How you should be thinking about AI and its impact on your career
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Lindsay Murphy is the host of the Women Lead Data podcast as well as the Head of Data at Hiive.
Follow Lindsay on LinkedInColleen Tartow is an engineering and data leader, author, speaker, advisor, mentor, and DEI Advocate.
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If you want to improve your resume to start getting employersâ attention and booking job interviews, this one is for you!
In this episode, Albert Bellamy shares his top tips to transform your resume and make sure youâre putting your best foot forward.
Youâll leave this show with a number of practical and actionable ideas that you should be able to use to build a better resume immediately.
What You'll Learn:Why resume writing is such an important skill for data pros at all levels
How employers review resumes and how you can stand out
Albertâs top resume tips and pitfalls to avoid
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Albert Bellamy is a Marine veteran, Senior Business Analytics Instructor at Alteryx, and Data Career coach.
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If you are working in or trying to break into data and want to learn how to fast-track your career, this one is for you!
In this episode, Jess Ramos (180k+ followers on LinkedIn!) shares her best tips and practical advice to help take your career to the next level.
What You'll Learn:How specializing and building niche skills can lead to big opportunities
The importance of a personal brand if you want to accelerate your career
Jessâ top tips for those looking to break into data and move up quickly
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Jess Ramos is the founder of Big Data Energy, a Senior Data Analyst at Crunchbase, a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and a content creator in the data space. She loves to empower people to grow their careers in data while breaking industry stereotypes!
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If youâre working on or trying to break into a career in Data Science or Data Engineering, this one is for you.
In this episode, Data Engineering expert and recovering Data Scientist Joe Reis shares some of his best tips and strategies for folks looking to launch or accelerate their data careers.
Youâll leave with practical and actionable advice that you can use to take your career to the next level.
What You'll Learn:Key differences between Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering
The top skills and tools to focus on for each of these career paths
How rapidly changing technology like AI is impacting the future of data jobs
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Joe Reis is a "recovering data scientist" and the co-founder & CEO of Ternary Data.
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Analytics Engineering is one of the hottest career paths in data today, but many struggle to understand how to break in and where they should focus.
In this episode, we demystify Analytics Engineering. Madison Schott talks about the career path of an Analytics Engineer, what they do for companies, and the tools they use.
She also shares some of the best strategies and actionable advice for those looking to break into Analytics Engineering or take their career to the next level.
What You'll Learn:The day-to-day responsibilities and potential career paths of an Analytics Engineer
The skills you should focus on if you want to break into Analytics Engineering
Tips for networking, finding jobs, and acing the Analytics Interview
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Madison Schott is the Senior Analytics Engineer at ConvertKit and Author of the Learn Analytics Engineering newsletter
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