133: Building a culture of data in non-profits

Are you leveraging the full power of your current tech stack? Allow us to put your worries to rest as we are joined by Nielsen Senior Solutions Architect, Wayne McClure. From using Alteryx as a tool in orchestration to best practices for complex deployments, Wayne shares his knowledge with us about data pipelines and the kind of cutting-edge things Nielsen is doing with Alteryx.

Panelists: 

• Wayne McClure, Senior Solutions Architect @ Nielsen, LinkedIn
• Megan Dibble (Host) -@MeganDibble, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• How to Build a Modern Data Stack That People Can Actually Use
• What’s Your CIO Archetype? Design a Data Stack that Reflects Your Leadership Style

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Buckle up--we are exploring analytics at high speeds! This week's episode is a rebroadcast of a conversation with McLaren in a webinar that occurred in November 2023. You'll get to hear from McLaren's CEO Zak Brown about how they use analytics and AI to optimize racing cars through collaboration, transparency, and consistently delivering accurate insights.

Panelists

• Zak Brown, CEO @ McLaren Racing, LinkedIn
• Trevor Schulze, CIO @ Alteryx, LinkedIn

Show notes

• Machine Learning With McLaren
• Formula 1 and Business: 4 Key Similarities
• Fanalytics Starter Kit - Get Started Analyzing Sports

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

This week, we are joined by Lucas Moody, CISO at Alteryx, and Casey Essary, Deputy CISO at Bill.com, for a though leader discussion on what to look for when implementing cybersecurity measures at your company. From dedication to security, transparency, innovation, and customer trust, learn how others leverage Alteryx as a powerful data analytics software to drive informed decisions and enhance security operations.

Panelists: 

• Lucas Moody, CISO @ Alteryx - @lmoody, LinkedIn
• Casey Essary, Deputy CISO @ Bill.com - LinkedIn,
• Megan Dibble (Host) - @MeganDibble,LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Security at Alteryx
• Learn more about security and data privacy with Alteryx

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Data science isn’t just for making important business decisions. This week, we are joined by Dr. Oscar Rico, the executive director of technology services at the Canutillo Independent School District. He shares how his district is using Alteryx to transform their school's analytics, the data problems they face, and his vision for a data-driven education system.

Panelists: 

• Dr. Oscar Rico - @oarico,LinkedIn
• Megan Dibble - @MeganDibble, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Public Sector Analytics
• Transforming K-12 Education with Alteryx Blog

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Sometimes, data needs more than just an eye-catching dashboard. Collecting the data is only half the battle. Guest host Kate Strachnye talks with Data storyteller Kat Greenbrook about how you can effectively weave the story your data tells those who may not know all the details. Kat gives some tips and tricks for data storytelling to others, and how to tailor your insights to a broader audience. 

Panelists:

• Host: Kate Strachnye - Contact
• Guest: Kat Greenbrook – LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Rogue Penguin
• DATAcated
• The Data Storyteller's Handbook
• Take our feedback survey here
• Alteryx FREE trial

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Description: Data ops is more than just a cool-sounding name for a video game. Data Engineering has transformed and adapted to the way we use data in everyday life so much over the past decade! We are joined by Nick Schrock, founder of Dagster Labs, as he discusses what Data Engineering means to him and how the current world of data is handling the 328.77 million terabytes of data created every single day.

Guests:

• Megan Dibble - @MeganDibble, LinkedIn
• Nick Schrock – X account, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Dagster Labs Website
• Take our feedback survey here
• Alteryx FREE trial

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Join us as we explore the incredible ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we create, consume, and experience entertainment. Join us as we delve into conversation with Dr. Erica Reuter, Sr. engineering manager, where we address the concerns and challenges associated with the rise of AI in entertainment. Privacy issues, ethical considerations, and the potential impact on traditional job roles are all on the table. Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!

Guests:

• Megan Dibble - @MeganDibble, LinkedIn
• Dr. Erica Reuter - @EricaR, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Alteryx FREE trial
• Alteryx AiDIN

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Ready to take the dive into AI utilization? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning to explore the potential of AI, tune in as we delve into the exciting possibilities that arise when organizations take their first steps into integrating AI technologies. We are joined by Mara Cairo, product owner of the advanced technology team at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and guest host Heather Ferguson, Sr editorial manager at Alteryx. Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!

Guests

• Mara Cairo - LinkedIn
• Heather Ferguson - @heatherferguson, LinkedIn

Show notes

• Alteryx FREE trial
• Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
• Take our feedback survey here

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Location, location, location! Spatial analytics is carving the way for business across the world. Luckily, Alteryx Location Intelligence has your back by lowering the barrier of entry to geospatial analytics and access to things like access to third-party data. Data is as frictionless and easy as possible to use for anyone! Listen in to hear sales engineer Samantha Hughes and product manager Jeffrey Van Rees take a deep dive into what makes Location Intelligence so special. 

Guests: 

• Samantha Clifton – @ Samantha_Jayne, LinkedIn
• Jeffrey Van Rees – @JeffVR, LinkedIn
• Megan Dibble -  @MeganDibble, LinkedIn

Show notes:

Blogs

• Location Intelligence: Putting Geoparquet Data on the Interactive Map
• Get Your Data Into Location Intelligence With Shapefile to Geoparquet Conversion
• Loading Data From Snowflake Into Location Intelligence
• Pinpoint Your Customers With Geocoding in Location Intelligence

Interactive lesson

• Location Intelligence - Using Spatial Insights

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.

Beware as we take you on a rollercoaster ride through the spooky and spectacular world of AI. In this spine-tingling episode of Alter Everything, we delve into the mysterious world of AI, where cutting-edge technology meets the supernatural. Join us as we talk with Joe Marco, Sr Sales Engineer at Alteryx, and explore the eerie examples of artificial intelligence's dark side and its potential for good. 

Guests:

• Joe Marco - @AlteryxMarco LinkedIn
• Megan Dibble - @MeganDibble, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Alteryx FREE trial
• Model Collapse/Degenerative AI
• AI Generated Pizza Commercial

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This episode was produced by Megan Dibble, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.