Alter Everything

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.

This week's question: How is Alteryx used in accounting? We are joined in this episode by Alula Zeryihun and Zach Szykowny of RSM, where they discuss how they leverage the power of the Alteryx platform to solve problems in blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Guests: 

• Alula Zeryihun - LinkedIn
• Zach Szykowny - LinkedIn
• Megan Dibble - @MeganDibble, LinkedIn

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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.

Are you ready to unlock the power of data? In this special episode of Alter Everything, we share some highlights from the AlterNext event that occurred on September 14th, hosted by Nick Haylund, who you'll hear from in this episode. You’ll also hear from a variety of guests covering topics like generative AI, data governance, using data to make informed decisions and much more!

Show notes:

• Alteryx FREE trial
• Alteryx Server
• Alteryx Auto Insights
• Alter.Next full panel

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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 kickstart your Alteryx learning journey? Whether your answer was yes or no, Debbie Nakakande has you covered! This episode's discussion is about learning the Alteryx platform now with the help of Launch Pad. Launch Pad enables users to find relevant and up-to-date learning materials for their favorite Alteryx product. 

Guests:

• Megan Dibble - @MeganDibble, LinkedIn
• Debbie Nakakande - LinkedIn

Show notes:  

• Alteryx FREE trial
• Blog - 5 Ways to Improve Your Alteryx Internal Training Experience
• Launchpad
• Mission Control
• Discussion board - Getting Started
• Interactive Lessons
• Learning Paths
• Learning Marketplace
• Weekly Challenges
• Certifications
• Starter Kits

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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 scientists are more scientists than data. Conducting your scientific analysis can seem intimidating at first glance. In true Maveryx spirit, Ken Black built a robust research system using the Alteryx platform for his personal use, researching climate change using publicly accessible data. What did he find? Tune in to this week's episode to find out! 

Show Notes:

• Inspire
• Decoding the Global Warming Book 
• Truthful Global Warming Insights
• Climate Change Quantified
• Ken's appearance on episode 2: All data is guilty until proven innocent
• 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.

What can Alteryx for Good not accomplish? We have yet to answer that question ourselves! Chris Williams, CTO at Precision Analytics Group, joins us for a discussion on the position analytic analysis holds in elevating nonprofit organizations. Chris shares some use cases he has encountered during his work in the field, as well as his experience working with Alteryx for Good.

Show notes – 

• 70: Mapping solutions: using Alteryx to serve community food banks
• Alteryx for Good
• Precision Analytics Group
• United Way 211 program
• Sox Box: Foodbank manager
• Precision Analytics Group

Nonprofits mentioned:

• Sabil USA
• Second Harvest Food Bank
• Oregon Change Clinic

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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.

From the community swimming pool to the Olympics, Lauren Schwaar, founder of Fathom Performance, demonstrates the power that analytics can have in sports development. Lauren also talks with us on how data better data in sports can lead to inclusivity among athletes.

Show notes:

• Fathom Performance
• Sports Analytics: How Different Sports Use Data Analytics
• Sport for Development
• Alteryx Fanalytics

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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.

Entering the world of data analysis can often be overwhelming and intimidating. This week, Alter Everything is joined by Albert Bellamy, an Alteryx Customer instructor and Data Career coach, on how entering the world of analytics is a lot less scary than it looks. 

Show notes:

• SparkED
• How to Quantify your resume

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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 weeks episode of Alter Everything is all about Machine Learning Operations, or MLOps, featuring Fiddler. Joining us for this episode is Krishna Gade, Founder and CEO of Fiddler, and Asa Whillock, Alteryx’s VP of Machine Learning. The focus this episode is on MLOps, how the field is shifting in light of AI developments and establishing trust with responsible AI in organizations. 

• Fiddler
• AI auditor
• Alteryx AiDIN
• Alteryx Machine Learning
• Alteryx Inspire 2023

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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.

Being an introvert doesn’t exclude you from being a leader. We are joined this episode by the Alteryx Charlotte user group leader Eric Pyatt, who talks about being a leader, changing career directions, and what the industry of data analytics can do to improve your career trajectory.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Alteryx Impact Stories: Opening Doors

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Charlotte User Group

SparkED

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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.

What does accessible AI mean for people who want to start experimenting with its capabilities in data use cases? Hopefully, the answer isn’t world domination by our new AI overlords. We are joined by Ahmad Khan and Alex Gnibus, who discuss the possibilities of AI use in data analytics and everyday life. 

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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.