Whoa, what a week! This was my 7th Tableau conference, and I continue to be amazed by how much it has grown. The energy and community that exists around Tableau is unmatched among software companies (and right there with any company, really), and it shows at the conference. Here are a few thoughts on my … Continue reading Better Late Than Never
Lessons from Scout Camp
Hello again Datafam! It's been a bit of a busy summer for me, trying to squeeze all of the enjoyment I can out of the all-too-short summer months here in Minneapolis. That's included a fishing trip to Canada, a few camping trips, and surviving a direct hit from a durecho during a visit to our … Continue reading Lessons from Scout Camp
Alteryx Inspire 2019 Recap
Hello again DataFam! With summer finally upon us here in Minneapolis, I find myself quite busy enjoying the nice weather and all of the great outdoor activities the Midwest has to offer. For me that means camping, fishing, and just relaxing in the backyard. The start of summer also brings the annual Alteryx Inspire conference, … Continue reading Alteryx Inspire 2019 Recap
The Alteryx Certification Gauntlet
Hello again datafam! In the Marvel comics and cinema universe, there six infinity stones, which have been pursued and protected throughout several story lines in the comics and most recently, in the Avengers movie franchise. Harnessing the power of all of the stones would make someone the most powerful being in the universe. As Endgame is … Continue reading The Alteryx Certification Gauntlet
Non-Standard Vizzes for Business: A Success Story
Hello again Datafam! This year, I've been trying to participate in Makeover Monday more frequently to practice and learn new techniques. Recently, I was discussing this viz of mine from a Makeover Monday, where I used a tile map of radial charts, since the topic was wind energy. Eventually, our discussion flowed into how these … Continue reading Non-Standard Vizzes for Business: A Success Story
My month without Tableau
Hey #datafam, It’s said that “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” This week, I realized I had gone an entire month without using Tableau! This was not something I did intentionally as part of some new “data cleanse” diet fad, but rather just a combination of circumstances coming together. As it hit me that it … Continue reading My month without Tableau
How I got to now
Hey folks, Starting this blog is something that has been on my mind for a while. It really started to dig in after TC18, when the community on Twitter was having many conversations about “imposter syndrome.” One of my personal goals in 2019 is to share more of my thoughts and experiences, and try to … Continue reading How I got to now
