Query This! SQL, Skills, and Career Thrills!

26-03-2024 • 45 mins

This episode of the Dual Access Podcast features Brandi Beals and Dustin Shimek, founders of the Data Careers Summit. They are both Tableau Ambassadors, who have significantly contributed to data analytics and career development.

Brandi, a data analytics manager at Artisan Partners with over 14 years of experience, and Dustin, a technical evangelist who has hosted the Data Ideas Podcast since 2001, share their journey and insights into building a career in data.

The podcast delves into the origins of the Data Careers Summit. This started with their involvement in the data community and their desire to answer widespread questions about entering and advancing within the data profession.

We discuss the evolution of data jobs, emphasizing the growing importance of statistics, predictive modeling, and machine learning skills. This is alongside foundational skills like SQL and data visualization.

We also cover the critical role of industry experience, yet highlight the necessity of balancing technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively and adapt to various industries.

Brandi and Dustin also talk about the challenges and rewards of organizing the Data Careers Summit, their approach to mentoring and supporting their teams, and personal anecdotes that shed light on their motivations and aspirations in the data field.

They advocate for continuous learning, the significance of applying data skills to generate business value. They alsoencourage people to showcase their growth and contributions to their work.

This episode provides perspective on building a successful career in data analytics, the dynamic nature of the field, and the personal journeys of two of its influential figures.

Connect with Brandi Beals

Web - http://www.brandibeals.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandibeals/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/brandibeals

Tableau Public - https://public.tableau.com/profile/brandi.beals#!/

Connect with Dustin Schimek

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/

Connect with Andy

Next-Level Tableau - http://nextleveltableau.com/

Web - https://andykriebel.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykriebel

YouTube - https://youtube.com/andykriebel