Tag: Excel

  • Discussion with Teneika Askew: Empowering Decision Making with Data Visualization

    Discussion with Teneika Askew: Empowering Decision Making with Data Visualization

    I recently met with Teneika Askew, Head of People Analytics at Mozilla, to discuss how to utilize data for effective visualization and creating data stories that enable decision-makers to take action. Here’s the full interview: Get the bonus Q&A with the audience by visiting  GreatTechPros.com. Here are some short video clips of topics discussed: Useful Links: Watch or…

  • Approaching January 1st, 2020

    Approaching January 1st, 2020

    With the 1st day of 2020 approaching, there is no need to wait until the new year to begin planning goals and efforts, let’s do it now… The people we interact with and actions we take impact future outcomes. Higher a coach, ask a mentor for help, demand excellence from yourself, and never stop taking action.…

  • Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019

    Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019

    I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Brazil learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. First, let me say that I’ve always wanted to visit Brazil. Prior to this trip, I had an interest in the economics of…

  • Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions

    Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Saturday Chicago event is always amazing. I presented two sessions at the event: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand and You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Notable Sessions: Here are two sessions that I attended that were both educational and enjoyable. More below, including  Event Photos.…

  • You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview

    You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. Follow Up: SESSION DESCRIPTION: You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: Professional Development Landing a gig as an employee, consultant or contractor has become highly competitive. You need to differentiate yourself in a way that tells the hiring manager that you are…

  • Approaching January 1st, 2019

    Approaching January 1st, 2019

    With the 1st day of 2019 approaching, there is no need to wait until the new year to begin planning goals and efforts, let’s do it now… The people we interact with and actions we take impact future outcomes. Higher a coach, ask a mentor for help, demand excellence from yourself, and never stop taking action.…

  • Approaching January 1st, 2018

    Approaching January 1st, 2018

    With the 1st day of 2018 approaching, there is no need to wait until the new year to begin planning goals and efforts, let’s do it now… The people we interact with and actions we take impact future outcomes. Higher a coach, ask a mentor for help, demand excellence from yourself, and never stop taking action.…

  • Self Service BI With a Tool End Users Already Know & Love – @CNUG_

    Self Service BI With a Tool End Users Already Know & Love – @CNUG_

    Continued from Chicago SQL BI User Group March 2017 – @CNUG. Session Description: Self Service BI With a Tool End Users Already Know & Love Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 60 minutes Track: BI Information Delivery Your end users want to analyze data in your data warehouse. They want it yesterday and they want to do it…

  • Devry University – Chicago 2017 – SQL Saturday #600

    Devry University – Chicago 2017 – SQL Saturday #600

    Continued from SQL Saturday Chicago 2017. Event Update Session Description: Analyzing SQL Server Data using PowerPivot in MS Excel Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Duration: 60 minutes Track: BI Information Delivery Your end users want to analyze data in your data warehouse. They could deal with the learning curve of SSAS but they’d prefer to utilize a familiar application…