ThinkData Podcast

This is Episode 5 of the ThinkData Podcast and we had the honor of speaking with Rob Strechay who is the Founder of Smuget Consulting that are a specialist consultancy focused on the Data product space. Rob has a wealth of experience within Tech and Data and has built and scaled Product teams for the likes of HP, Amazon, NetApp, Zerto, and Snowplow. We discussed - What is behind the rise in demand for Data Product Managers What are the main blockers for companies when it comes to setting up a product team within DataWhat makes a good Data product managerWhat does the future hold for Data productWhat steps should companies consider before looking to make their first Data product hire For those candidates who don’t have a classic product and/or Data background, what steps should they take to break into this space? www.pragmaticinstitute.comThis episode is a MUST listen to anyone that is interested in knowing more about Data product management and what is behind its rapid rise in popularity!

It's Episode 4 of the ThinkData Podcast and Alex had the pleasure of speaking with Zachary Wilner who is the Head of Data & Analytics at Pair. They are one of the most exciting direct-to-consumer startups in the market today, and very early on decided to invest in and commit to building out a best-in-class modern data stack! In this episode, we will discuss - The importance of having a clear roadmap and infrastructure in place before trying to perform any analysis and deliver reporting capability to stakeholdersHow Zach defined his team's values on day one BEFORE a single hire had been madeWhat steps he took when deciding on what the modern data stack should consist ofHow to strike that right balance of player and coach in a growing businessTop tips and advice for those looking to break into managementThe benefit of networking and building up a trusted network of contacts in this spaceWhat is behind the rise in popularity of Analytics engineering, and how to break into it

Its Episode 3 of the ThinkData Podcast and Alex welcomes Madison Schott to the show. Madison is currently an Analytics Engineer, Technical writer, and Author of the "Learn Analytics Engineering" newsletterIn this episode, we will be discussingThe steps Madison took to become an Analytics engineerWhat is behind the rise in popularity and demand for Analytics engineersHow the role of the "Data engineer" could be changingWhat can people do to put themselves in the best possible position to secure that dream analytics roleWhat are the best ways to stand out in this crowded and very competitive market

Its Episode 2 of the ThinkData Podcast and Alex is happy to welcome Brandi Beals and Dustin Schimek to the show. In this episode, we will be discussingWhat led Dustin and Brandi to set up the www.datacareerssummit.comWhat steps can organizations and hiring managers take in order to secure the best possible talent With the market being so competitive and the average tenure of a Data scientist being 18 months, what can companies do to create a more committed and engaged workforceWhat are the most important factors job seekers should consider when looking to move positionsFor entry-level analysts, what are the best ways to stand out and get noticed?How can you learn and pick up new tools without the need to spend ANYTHING!

Its Episode 1 of the ThinkData Podcast and Alex is excited to welcome Khurram Tehseen who is the VP of Data Science at Preston Ventures to the show. In this episode, we will be discussingHow Khurram forged a career in Data science which saw him transition from actuarial science to data science, filling the skill gaps and making strategic movesHow he went about doubling his team of data scientists and engineers in 2022What steps you should take when building an elite analytics team How to build a retain a top data teamAdvice to new leaders in data science and tips on how to manage up and downWhen moving roles, what are the most important factors to considerHow to market yourself and the steps you should take when creating an online presence

Welcome to the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks 🎤If want to stay up-to-date with the latest breakthroughs and trends in the world of Data & Artificial Intelligence, and if you're curious about some of the strategies that companies and founders use to launch Data & AI products, then you're in the right place!Our aim is to bring together a diverse lineup of fantastic guests, from Founders to accomplished leaders and product owners at some of the most fascinating Data & AI companies worldwide who will each offer you a unique insight into what it takes to launch and scale a great Data business!Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the episode!