3 days agoMember-onlyMy Career in Analytics: A Brief MemoirI recently turned 38. As is typical of milestones, I found myself reflecting on my life. During this reflection, I had a deep and profound realization that my partner and I had achieved a level of financial freedom. A level that allows us to live comfortably without the requirement of…Careers11 min readCareers11 min read
May 18Member-onlyAfter the Dust Settles: Was it a New Day for Data? Tableau Conference 2023 RecapWe’re now one week removed from the close of the 2023 Tableau Conference. Everyone’s back from Las Vegas and has settled back into their daily routines — with one question remaining, was it a new day for data? …Tableau12 min readTableau12 min read
May 3Member-onlyA New Day for Data? What I’m Hoping to See at Tableau Conference 2023There’s less than a week left before the 2023 Tableau Conference in Las Vegas. With such a tight timeline, I wanted to take a detour from my continued story series about what it takes to be a data professional to share what I’m hoping to see at the conference. A…Tableau6 min readTableau6 min read
Apr 27Member-onlyThe Power of Effective Communication: A Guide to Enhancing Your Data Consulting CareerWelcome back to the next installment in this insightful series on what it takes to be a data visualization and analytics consultant (with an emphasis on using Tableau). Today I’ll be doing a deep dive into the essential communication skills you need to be successful. …Data Visualization9 min readData Visualization9 min read
Apr 25Member-onlyBeyond Numbers: How Design Expertise Transforms Data AnalyticsWelcome back to the next story in the series I’ve been working on, where I share everything you need to be a Data Visualization and Analytics Consultant (with a particular focus on Tableau). If you’re new to the series, you can check out the first story here. Today’s focus is…Data Visualization8 min readData Visualization8 min read
Apr 20Member-onlyAiming to be a Data Analyst, here’s the math you need to knowIt’s time for the next installment in my story series — outlining the skills you need to be a Data Visualization and Analytics consultant specializing in Tableau (and originally Alteryx). …Tableau8 min readTableau8 min read
Apr 11Member-onlyData Preparation, Databases, and APIs — The Tableau Consultant GuideWelcome back! If you’ve been following along this is the fourth installment in a story series I’m writing focused on the skills you need to be a Data Visualization & Analytics Consultant specializing in Tableau (and Alteryx — more on that today). …Data Visualization11 min readData Visualization11 min read
Apr 6Member-onlyWant a job using Tableau? Here’s what you need to know about Tableau Server & MoreOver the course of several stories, I’ve been unpacking a massive mind map I originally created to guide new consultants on what skills/awareness they need to be successful as a Data Visualization & Analytics Consultant specializing in Tableau (and Alteryx). In this story, I’ll be drilling down into more Technical…Data Analysis14 min readData Analysis14 min read
Apr 3Member-onlySo You Want to be a Visualization & Analytics Consultant? Here’s the Tableau Desktop Technical Know-How You’ll NeedLast week I kicked off a series about what it takes to be a Data Visualization & Analytics Consultant specializing in Tableau. (If you missed it, the story is available here). …Consulting9 min readConsulting9 min read
Mar 30Member-onlyWhat Exactly Does it Take to be a Data Analytics Consultant?I’ve spent the majority of my professional career in various consulting roles working with data (in particular Tableau, with the goal of producing dashboards and visualizations). Throughout my time, I’ve been asked over and over “where do I start” and “what do I need to know?” So here’s my attempt…Data Visualization6 min readData Visualization6 min read
