In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery talks with his childhood friend, Paul Alstrom, about his journey into data analytics from a non-technical background.
Paul emphasises the importance of networking, understanding the business, and getting the requirements right at the start.
They also explore the day-to-day life of a data analyst, how to make yourself useful to the business, as well as how to manage senior stakeholders.
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Timestamps:
(14:31) - The Importance of Networking in Job Hunting
(22:44) - Understanding User Behavior through Data
(23:12) - The Role of SQL in Data Analysis
(23:25) - Business Use Cases for Data Analysis
(27:55) - The Art of Reporting in Data Analysis
(29:14) - The Importance of Asking the Right Questions
(31:17) - The Role of Communication in Data Analysis
(31:46) - The Power of Iterative Analytics
(39:47) - Understanding the Business Context in Data Analysis
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