What is a Tableau Ambassador? This year, I was honored to be selected as a first-time Tableau Social Ambassador. In this episode, I sit down with seasoned Ambassador Cesar Picco to explore what it truly means to hold this title, the responsibilities it involves, and how you can take the steps to become a Tableau Ambassador yourself.

Cesar Picco is a Senior Software Engineer at T-Mobile with nearly 15 years of experience in the BI space and is also a Tableau Ambassador. His passion for data visualization, sparked by an early Tableau trial, has driven him to help organizations establish Centers of Excellence and build communities of Analysts, Engineers, and Data Scientists. Known for his expertise in data automation and dynamic dashboards, Cesar has trained countless professionals to explore and analyze their data. Based in Northern Virginia, he excels at solving unique problems and guiding others in shaping their career paths in data.

Cesar on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-picco-2139426/

Putting yourself out on social media can be a game-changer for data professionals. In this episode, Kate Strachnyi shares why building a presence on platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram is essential for amplifying your brand. Learn how content creation boosts your credibility, helps you connect with a broader audience, and opens doors to new opportunities. Kate offers actionable tips on creating impactful content, engaging with followers, and overcoming the fear of sharing your expertise. Social media can be your key to professional growth!

Kate Strachnyi is the founder of DATAcated, a media company that helps amplify brands in AI, machine learning, and data science. She authored ColorWise and is a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with courses on personal branding and data careers. Kate was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics in 2018 and 2019 and is recognized in the DataIQ USA100.

DATAcated:

https://www.datacated.com/

Kate on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/

We’re excited to sit down with Solomon Kahn, founder of Top Data People— a program designed to help mid-level and senior data professionals learn how to create business impact and grow their careers. Based on Solomon's experience managing hundreds of data professionals, he shares what sets top performers apart and how the program helps participants transition from being technically skilled to becoming strategic business partners.

Solomon Kahn is a data executive who has led data teams and businesses at a range of companies - from startups like Paperless Post and Helium 10 to publicly traded companies like Nielsen. He's currently the Founder of two different companies in the data space. Delivery Layer and Top Data People.

Top Data People: https://topdatapeople.com/

Solomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomonkahn/

Join us on this episode as we dive into the job search black hole with Fatemah Mirza, a Certified Resume Master and influential career expert with over 14 years of hands-on hiring experience. Frustrated by getting ghosted after interviews or struggling to pivot your career without taking a pay cut? Fatemah shares her radically different coaching approach to help ambitious professionals stop getting ghosted, land the jobs they want, and earn what they deserve. Learn how to navigate tough interview questions, ensure you're the standout candidate, and rebrand yourself effectively in today's job market.

Fatemah founded CareerTuners in 2010 to help smart, career driven leaders with professional resume services. Since then, she's helped more than 3500 customers land their dream jobs and negotiate massive salary increases.

As a sought-after speaker and coach, Fatemah empowers audiences to get out of their comfort zones, improve their career readiness, and advocate for themselves in the workplace.

Career Tuners: https://careertuners.com/

Fatemah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careertuners/

Sara Leoni joins The Data Nerd podcast to discuss bridging the skills gap and the future of data analytics education through Ziplines Education, where I also have the privilege of serving as a mentor.

Sara is the CEO and founder of Ziplines Education, a company that partners with universities to offer industry-focused certificate courses for the digital-first workforce. Recently rebranded from GreenFig, the company announced a $6.4 million Series A funding to help close the skills gap.

With over 20 years of experience, Sara excels in leading high-performing teams and driving significant business growth. She has spoken at major events like the ASU+GSV Summit, Dreamforce, and the UPCEA Annual Conference. Before Ziplines, she was CEO of Rafter, where she saved students half a billion dollars. Sara holds a BA in marketing and communications from UNLV and enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking, and spending time with her partner and five sons.

Zipines Education:

https://www.ziplines.com/

Sara on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sleoni/

Hana M. K. is an award-winning data presenter who helps data professionals go from nervous, unsure communicators to becoming expert data storytellers and presenters that have their work make an impact and their message resonate with their audiences.

Hana has over 10 years of experience working in the data field, starting out as a graduate researcher at UCLA before leaving her PhD program to work as a data professional for a Fortune 5 company.

She’s the host of The Art of Communicating Data podcast. She also conducts live trainings on O’Reilly for data professionals.

Trending Analytics:

https://trending-analytics.com/

Hana on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanakhan/

Benjamin Alamar joins The Data Nerd Podcast to discuss his new book, "Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers, Second Edition." We explore the transformative impact of analytics on sports and how decision-makers leverage data to achieve success.

For over 20 years, Ben has been a trailblazer in data science and sports analytics, developing cutting-edge tools and building teams for organizations like ESPN, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and StubHub. Tune in to gain insights from one of the leading experts in the field.

Sports Analytics Book:

https://cup.columbia.edu/book/a/9780231205207

Benjamin on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benalamar/

Albert Bellamy loves helping people get the job they want. Discover the art of crafting a winning resume with Albert Bellamy on The Data Nerd podcast.

Known as "the Marine who smiles at spreadsheets" and renowned for fixing broken resumes, Albert brings over two decades of diverse experience to his role as an Alteryx instructor. From supply chain analysis to field artillery in the United States Marine Corps, Albert's journey includes internships at Google, managing social media campaigns for a prominent data analytics podcast, and teaching Excel and Tableau. Dive into Albert's insights as he shares best practices applicable to anyone aiming to land their dream job.

Albert on LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/ bellamy-al

Albert on Topmate:

https://topmate.io/majordata