Definition: Data Governance is the collection of practices and processes which help to ensure the formal management of data assets within an organization. It encompasses the policies, procedures, and standards…
Understanding Customer Churn: Best Practices for Delivering Insightful Data
Addressing Churn Addressing customer churn is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and sustainable business. Churn, the rate at which customers stop doing business with your company, can significantly…
Unleashing Data Team Productivity: Harnessing the Power of Low-Code/No-Code Tools
You don’t always need the power apps. The ability to swiftly adapt and respond to data-driven insights can significantly differentiate leaders from those that lag behind. As data becomes increasingly…
Ensuring Scalability of Architecture and Observability in Data Analytics Platforms
In data analytics, scalability is a cornerstone that determines the long-term success and efficiency of data platforms. As organizations grow, so does the volume of their data and the complexity…
The State of the Data Analyst Job Market: A 2024 Overview
I am consistently asked by younger professionals my take on the analyst role and its future. The demand for professionals who can skillfully navigate, interpret, and leverage data has skyrocketed….
The Crucial Role of Exception Reporting in Analytics: Speeding Up Value Realization
In the world of business, data is similar to the compass that navigates a ship through the treacherous waters of market dynamics, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes. However, just as…
Construction Innovation Conference – MEP2024
Last week, I was lucky to attend the annual MEP2024 conference. Since I am new to the industry, it was a chance to see what technology solutions are put in…
Building a New Data Platform: Week 9
Welcome to the next entry in my series where I’ll be chronicling the journey of building a new data platform, week by week. This project is not just about the…
Building a New Data Platform: Weeks 6-8
Welcome to the next entry in my series where I’ll be chronicling the journey of building a new data platform, week by week. This project is not just about the…
Updating varchar to valid currency fields in Snowflake
Have you ever set up tables in snowflake and realized later than you have varchar types instead of currency fields? This is common in Snowflake since it’s not a relational…