Published inTDS ArchiveThe Simplest Possible Analytics Architecture You Can Set Up in Less Than a DaySet up and deploy a database, an ETL server, and automated reporting from scratch in a few hours all from your laptop.Sep 15, 20221Sep 15, 20221
What an 18th Century British Clockmaker Can Teach us About Problem SolvingEvery role in a business is a problem solver, yet surprisingly, we are taught very little about good approaches to solving problems.May 10, 2022May 10, 2022
To 10x Analytics, Treat It Like a ProductIt’s time for Business Intelligence to evolve.May 3, 20223May 3, 20223
Published inTDS ArchiveThe Data Skills You’re Working on Today Are Not The Ones You’ll Need a Decade From NowAs new tools and technologies make technical data tasks trivial, the demand for data “soft” skills will sky-rocket.Apr 8, 20223Apr 8, 20223
Published inTDS Archive3 Steps to Getting a Job in Data with Zero ExperiencePractical suggestions that will help you start an analytics careerFeb 4, 20221Feb 4, 20221
Published inTDS Archive8 Essential Python Techniques for Data Engineers and Analysts (with code samples)These are the Python code snippets I re-use the mostJan 17, 20223Jan 17, 20223
Published inTDS Archive6 Lesser-Known SQL Techniques to Save You 100 Hours a MonthUse these simple techniques to make your analysis and data extracts easierJan 15, 20225Jan 15, 20225
Published inTDS ArchiveThe Four Most Valuable Data Projects I Worked on in 2021As a Data generalist, I worked on a lot of weird, surprising projects in 2021Dec 27, 20212Dec 27, 20212
Published inTDS ArchiveAnalytics Is Pointless Without AccountabilityAnalytics is more about decision-making than data.Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
What’s The Value of a $150,000 Liberal Arts Graduate Degree?How companies and individuals should assess the value of a Liberal Arts background.Mar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
Russian Style Kettlebell Training: The Best Way to Get Fit for Almost EverybodyOne simple tool that changed the way I train forever.Mar 17, 20211Mar 17, 20211
Published inThe StartupSucceeding in a Technology Career as a Liberal Arts OutsiderBreaking into a technology Profession with a degree in Latin American studies.Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
10 Rules for Measurement From 7 Years of Analytics ExperienceThese work for anyone who gets asked: How well did it work?Feb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
Published inTDS ArchiveThe Failure of ‘Active’ Data at Amazon and Google’s Game StudiosData doesn’t tell you if anyone will buy your product.Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Pareto’s Law at Work: Focus on Outcomes, Not OutputDo the 20% of work that gives 80% of the results.Jan 28, 20211Jan 28, 20211
Published inTDS ArchiveHow To Get a Job in Data Science or Analytics Without a STEM DegreeHow to get a job in Data Science or Analytics without formal training.Jan 21, 20211Jan 21, 20211
Published inTDS ArchiveThe 3 Most Critical Skills for Marketing AnalyticsDigital Marketing is the most data-rich field in all of Business, and also has the most pitfalls.Aug 4, 20201Aug 4, 20201
Published inThe StartupWhen the Pandemic Ends, Keep Working From HomeThe great work-from-home experiment should teach employers and employees to trust each other.Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020
Published inTDS Archive4 Ways to Deliver Analytics That Aren’t Dashboards or PowerPoint DecksDelivering Powerful Analytics Goes Way Beyond Dashboards and PresentationsJun 4, 20205Jun 4, 20205
