Query This! SQL, Skills, and Career Thrills!

Episode Summary

Brandi Beals and Dustin Shimek are the founders of the Data Careers Summit and Tableau Ambassadors, who have significantly contributed to data analytics and career development.

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 Beals

Data Analytics Manager | Tableau Ambassador | Co-Founder Data Careers Summit | Master of Data Science

Brandi is focused on developing a scalable data strategy, advancing data literacy, delivering an enterprise analytics platform, and growing a community interested in data science and analytics.

Dustin Schimek

Co-Founder Data Careers Summit | Host Data Ideas Podcast | Tableau Social Ambassador

Dustin is an entrepreneurial thought leader in the analytics field, passionate about leveraging data to create new opportunities.