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The Buffalo State Data Talk podcast introduces you to how data is used and explores careers that involve data. For transcripts of each episode visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/buffalo-state-data-talk-podcast. Interested in being interviewed or have comments or questions. Contact us at datatalk@buffalostate.edu. _________________________________ Buffalo State Data Talk is produced by members of the Industry Advisory Board (https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/advisory-board) of the Data Science and Analytics program at SUNY Buffalo State College. A special thank you to all the members of the Podcast Committee: Brian Barrey, Podcast Committee Chair Heather Campbell Mohammad Haque Barbara Olsafsky Eric Walker Karl Wende Kimberley Herrington Music by Mohammad Haque.
Episodes
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
October 1, 2022
Episode 23: Automotive Industry Analytics an Interview with Data Analysts and their Tech Recruiter at ACV Auctions
In this episode Andrew Melbourne, a recruiter, Maggie Mai, a product analytics team lead, and John Ghosen, analytics engineer from ACV auctions will talk about what kind of data analytics ACV Auctions does. Listen to the episode to learn about how their career paths lead to this area, the ACV hiring process for data analysts, and Maggie’s advice for communicating with non-data scientists.
0:00 Intro
0:48 What does ACV do?
1:50 What Maggie, John, and Andrew do at ACV
7:00 How is your time split between working alone or as a team?
8:00 What software and programming languages do you use?
9:19 What kind of skills are ACV looking for when hiring?
11:26 Communicating non-data scientists
14:17 Favorite part of being a data analyst
15:25 Professional development
19:28 John and Maggie’s career path
22:40 The interview process at ACV
24:53 Advice for people interested in data analysts
25:09 Resources for data analysts
26:48 Outro
Resources
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
September 1, 2022
Episode 22: Ethics and Health Insurance data with Onyinye Daniel from Highmark Health
In this episode Onyinye Daniel, Vice President, Data & Analytics Strategy at Highmark Health, talks about her career in healthcare from the research side, to working at a hospital and now on the payer side in health insurance. Listen to the episode to learn how Onyinye’s background in health policy and bioethics has shaped her career.
0:00 Intro
0:34 What Onyinye does at a VP at Highmark Health
3:28 What data does Highmark have?
5:41 How does Highmark use their data?
8:03 What software does Highmark use to analyze data
11:16 The challenge of building a data science team
12:16 Professional development for data scientists
14:39 Onyinye’s career path
17:13 Ethics in data science
19:05 Differences of working in different healthcare roles
22:20 Resources for new data scientists
22:55 Advice for new data scientists
24:10 Outro
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
August 1, 2022
Episode 21: The Importance of Data Management with Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer
In this episode Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer and Principal Consultant for Meta Meta Consulting, talks about how to tell a better story so that your company can focus on the importance of data management. Scott also talks about the importance of knowing your business and his experience working in consulting.
0:00 Intro
0:53 What Scott does
4:25 Scott’s favorite part of his job
6:24 Scotts career path from History to data management
11:15 What education do you need to be a data scientist
14:06 Consulting
18:09 Improving your communication
19:40 Using LinkedIn for Business
20:51 Resources for Data Scientists
22:47 Scotts advice for new data scientists
24:14 Outro
Resources:
- Scott's YouTube
- Scott's Book Telling Your Data Story
- MetaMeta Consulting
- People to follow
- Data science resources
- Communication resources
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
July 1, 2022
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 20: Data insights and action, an interview with Sunita Menon a Global Data Ambassador for a Top Professional Services Firm
In this episode Sunita Menon, a Global Data Ambassador for a top professional Services Firm, talks about the importance of remembering the goal of gaining insights from data is to take action.
0:00 Intro
2:04 What is a professional series firm?
2:36 What Sunita does
4:45 What kind of data Sunita uses
7:06 The results from the data
9:17 Defining data
11:49 Sunita’s favorite part of her job
12:23 Data for PR and communications
14:23 Sunita’s career path
16:03 Professional development
17:39 Utilizing LinkedIn
20:08 Advice for new data scientists
23:37 Outro
Resources
- A Simple Framework to appreciate Data-Driven Excellence
- Sunita's LinkedIn
- Data Storytelling resources links
- Book recommendations
- Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
- Effective Data Storytelling by Brent Dykes
- Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand
By William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
June 1, 2022
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 19: Healthcare data an interview with Karen Hall, Program Manager for Population Health Collaborative
In this episode Karen Hall, the Program Manager for Population Health Collaborative, talks about how she uses healthcare data to improve the health of Western New York. Listen to the episode to learn how Karen analyses publicly available data to create plans with community partners with an emphasis on Social Determinants of Health. Don’t forget to stick around for the end where she provides some nontraditional tips for growing your network.
0:00 Intro
0:44 What Karen does
6:14 What data do you use?
7:42 What do you do with the data?
9:46 The results of the data
10:24 How do you analyze your data?
11:25 Karen’s favorite part of her job
12:44 Social Determinants of Health and why they are important
17:46 Karen’s background
19:50 Karen’s nontraditional tips to grow your network
22:09 How to get into contact with Karen
22:54 Outro
Resources
- https://www.livewellwny.org/
- Interested in learning more about social determinants of health
- Connect with Karen Hall
- khall@phcwny.org
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
May 1, 2022
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 18: Data Governance in Higher Education with George Firican, Director of Data Governance and BI at the University of British Columbia
In this episode George Firican, Director of Data Governance and BI at the University of British Columbia and founder of LightsOnData talks about how his team uses data to help fundraise for the university. Listen to the episode to learn some of George’s favorite resources for budding data scientists and tips for growing your career.
0:00 Intro
0:38 What George does as the Director of Data Governance and BI at the University of British Columbia
4:29 Members of George’s data team and what they do
7:36 What data does George work with
9:05 Example of how the University used data to maximize alumni engagement
13:32 George’s career path
15:53 LightsOnData
19:43 Tips for utilizing LinkedIn
21:47 Advice for new data analysis
25:00 Outro
Resources
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
April 1, 2022
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 17: HR people analytics an interview with Kevyn Rustici, Area Vice President for Gallagher
In this episode Kevyn Rustici Area Vice President - Strategic Human Capital Consultant for Gallagher - talks about human analytics. How companies can use data to improve the lives of their employees and the company. Listen to the episode to learn Kevyn’s tips for getting a job or internship and how to stay up to date as a data scientist.
0:00 Intro
0:36 What Kevyn does as a VP at Gallagher
2:59 What data Kevyn uses and how he uses it
10:36 What software and programming languages Kevyn uses
11:43 What technologies should you learn for the future
12:49 The importance of knowing what you want from your data
14:35 What made Kevyn want to work with data
16:06 Professional development
17:22 Advice for new data analysts
18:58 Tips for getting a job or internship
20:14 Building relationships to improve your career
21:23 Outro
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
March 1, 2022
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 16: Data Visualization with Tableau an interview with Ray Givler, Senior Decision Consultant for Highmark
In this episode Ray Givler, Senior Decision Consultant for Highmark, talks about creating data visualizations for a healthcare organization using Tableau. Ray talks about how he finds fulfillment in his career through Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose. Listen to the episode to learn Rays advice for new data scientists and how to start your career in data visualization.
0:00 Intro
0:34 What Ray does as a Senior Decision Consultant for Highmark
4:07 The data Ray uses and the results
7:12 What software Ray utilizes
10:56 Overcoming challenges
14:07 Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose in your career
16:41 How to get a data viz job
17:46 What skills students should learn before they graduate
21:00 Utilizing LinkedIn
22:00 Advice for data scientists
23:13 Outro
Resources:
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
February 1, 2022
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 15: Data Cleaning and Classification an interview with Susan Walsh Founder and Managing Director of The Classification Guru
In this episode Susan Walsh, the Managing Director of The Classification Guru, talks about how her company specializes in cleaning and classifying data for their clients. Susan shares how she works to make data fun and relatable through her company and her LinkedIn presence.
0:00 Intro
0:36 What Susan’s company does
2:50 A week in the life of Susan Walsh
4:11 The data and what needs to be cleaned
8:16 Susan’s book Between the Spreadsheets
10:01 Benefits from cleaning your data
10:49 Susan’s favorite part of her job
11:34 Growing her business on LinkedIn
15:55 Susan’s advice for new data scientists
17:57 Does your data have a COAT?
18:52 Outro
Resources
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
December 1, 2021
Buffalo State Data Talk
Episode 14: Non-profit evaluation, asking the right questions, an interview with Tristan Keelan Director of Business Development for CCNY
In this episode Tristan Keelan, the Director of Business Development for CCNY, talks about how they evaluate data for non-profits. Tristan shares how listening to clients and asking the right questions allows him to provide insights that help these companies improve their communities.
0:00- Intro
0:39 What Tristan does for CCNY
2:35 Data storage and tools
7:23 Cleaning and analyzing the data
9:50 Sharing the results
11:15 Making a difference with data
16:12 Trauma Informed Data
20:23 Tips for learning new data science tools
21:41 Professional development
22:28 CCNY podcast
24:39 Outro
Resources
- Trauma informed data CCNY blog post
- Why Quality Improvement needs to be Trauma Informed
- CCNY Podcast
Learn more about data science and stay up to date with the podcast by connecting with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/school/buffa...
Interested in a career in data science? Visit https://dataanalytics.buffalostate.edu/ to learn more.