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I've been thinking about eventually getting into data analytics in the near future. Any info on where to start to build a good foundation?

I think a good foundation overall is being able to understand a company's data and it's source. For example, I started in visualization by knowing SQL. The company I was working for was hiring a contractor who was writing SQL as the data source for Crystal reports. Learning how to use Crystal reports was easy because once the data was in, it's just drag and drop to create the reports. All of my roles have used MS SQL Server as the main data source.

If you already have a good understanding of data and modelling, then you narrow down a software. I've been working with Qlik technologies and I just lucked up on a position that used them. Tableau and Power BI are popular, all have online resources that outline anything from best practices to how to install the software. Again, they all have the same concept of using a data source to create visualizations, usually based on some kind of requirement.

There are a few levels too, On the front end you can emphasize that whatever you're visualizing, made some sort of positive impact on the company. Saved time, money or improve efficiency. If you're creative, this could be the way to go because you want to design dashboards that look visually appealing, but also give the client what they need. On the backend you need to be able to understand and model data used to provide insights, that's usually where knowing some type of scripting comes into play. Like although Qlik uses SQL, they have their own version of scripting if say, I wanted to hard code a format for a specific field. Then administratively, you can manage the servers, users, licensing, data connections, etc, used to support the software.

Do you know if the company you work for uses any visualization software?

Yeah that request came across my desk a few months ago. I nixed that quick. If you want an app, then say so. But dashboards aren't apps.

I'm saying!! These dudes are super technical and trying to offer a Jag, when then average user just wants a Toyota they can run errands in.
 

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I think a good foundation overall is being able to understand a company's data and it's source. For example, I started in visualization by knowing SQL. The company I was working for was hiring a contractor who was writing SQL as the data source for Crystal reports. Learning how to use Crystal reports was easy because once the data was in, it's just drag and drop to create the reports. All of my roles have used MS SQL Server as the main data source.

If you already have a good understanding of data and modelling, then you narrow down a software. I've been working with Qlik technologies and I just lucked up on a position that used them. Tableau and Power BI are popular, all have online resources that outline anything from best practices to how to install the software. Again, they all have the same concept of using a data source to create visualizations, usually based on some kind of requirement.

There are a few levels too, On the front end you can emphasize that whatever you're visualizing, made some sort of positive impact on the company. Saved time, money or improve efficiency. If you're creative, this could be the way to go because you want to design dashboards that look visually appealing, but also give the client what they need. On the backend you need to be able to understand and model data used to provide insights, that's usually where knowing some type of scripting comes into play. Like although Qlik uses SQL, they have their own version of scripting if say, I wanted to hard code a format for a specific field. Then administratively, you can manage the servers, users, licensing, data connections, etc, used to support the software.

Do you know if the company you work for uses any visualization software?
I know we use SQL and Looker. One of the data guys hosts an office hour once a week for people to ask questions. I've never joined because I dont use those programs in my current role. But im going to make an effort to tap in and try and learn
 
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I know we use SQL and Looker. One of the data guys hosts an office hour once a week for people to ask questions. I've never joined because I dont use those programs in my current role. But im going to make an effort to tap in and try and learn

You should definitely join and see what's up. It's hard for me to give a definitive starting place because it's so many tools available. I feel the general concepts of data analysis and visualization are the same, no matter the software. You need to be able to understand what's happening with the stuff you're presenting or be able to convey the client's requirements into a visual of some sort. A line chart made in excel is no different visually, than one made in looker or tableau. The difference is the data itself and how/where it's sourced.
 

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CEO and COO came into town and a few of us have met up at a co-working space. Having a 1 on 1 with both of them today. It'll be nice to provide feedback and network.

As much as I like wfh, I'm honestly much more productive in an office setting. I think they wanna go hybrid 2x per week and I'd be ok with that. (If the location is right)

I'm ready to start taking work more seriously. :russ:

But I've also been looking into my own personal co-working space. Found a spot with multiple locations that's about $100 per month
 

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I'm ready to start taking work more seriously. :russ:
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So one of the dude’s on my team just dipped for another team in the company. Went from an analyst to PM with this move.

I think he was a lil bummed that he’d been an Analyst for 2+ yrs with no promotion. And the Analyst he was working with got promoted twice (to Senior Manager) and he now reports to her.

Anyway, its funny because I’ve also started doing some coffee chats to dip from my team as well. The work has gotten monotonous and I’m not really learning anymore.

My manager is trying to hire another Analyst for my team but hasn't been able to find anyone due to the tight labour marker. Per her, a lot of folks are looking for FT remote and my company isn’t doing that. She also told me there’s a lot of open head count the company.

This bodes well for me because I deff wanna transition to a more market facing role along with working out of SF proper to really be immersed in the fintech sphere. I can also move to The Town as well if my home office is in SF.

I’m targeting Jun/Jul to make a move, so about 18-19 months in the role.
 

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If I'm getting my last paycheck and a bonus, should I adjust my 401k contributions? The bonus will be taxed heavily, so should I adjust the 401k contribution for the bonus to be 5% (matched by my employer). While also having my normal paycheck contribution be 5%?
 

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If I'm getting my last paycheck and a bonus, should I adjust my 401k contributions? The bonus will be taxed heavily, so should I adjust the 401k contribution for the bonus to be 5% (matched by my employer). While also having my normal paycheck contribution be 5%?

I just left my 401K contribution the same thing tbh (5% with an employer 2-1 match).

But yea that bonus gonna get hit hard.
 

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This woman on Twitter complaining about how little her job pays and they fired her ass. So now I'm in a debate with her on how that probably wasn't the best idea. She's saying I'm defending corporations that underpay employees, but my thing is, ma'am you applied and took the job. When did you learn the salary wasn't sufficient? And in what world would it be ok to talk shyt about your employer, under your real name, while you're working there though? My daughter can talk shyt about my parenting all she wants, but she better do it from her grandparent's house.


I totally missed a meeting yesterday. They asked for it last minute, I already had plans to attend my daughter's basketball game, so squeezed in 15 minutes. I ended up rushing out the house, left my phones home and the game was delayed, so ended later than usual. I sent an email this morning with and apology and some quick instructions. They should have paid attention the first time I reviewed it and they could always google. It's an excel function.
 

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I start a new job on Monday. Why haven’t they sent any day 1 instructions?

I only know where the office is because they sent me a package with a candle, a notebook, and some gum.
 

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:mjlol: what happened breh? I havent been in a cisco env for awhile now but i do miss their cli on network devices (minus their firewalls :gag:)

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The updates deliver lists of sites identified as sources of malware, spam, botnets, and phishing to Cisco appliances, which can automatically apply them so that admins don't have to add to the always-growing list of threats manually.

But once Cisco changes to the new certificate authority, Firepower devices "might" not be able to receive Talos updates."

basically the sent out this out on the 22nd , expecting all their clients to have this done by march 6. Also every software updates is a damn disaster.
 
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