Data Analytics, Building a Product and Big Data | @AlexTheAnalyst | Beyond Coding Podcast #96

Alex Freberg comes on and share his experience of pursuing content creation and consultancy full-time, along with his thought process behind his decision. Additionally, he gives us a little sneak peek into the product he's building with his startup. We also discuss the various analyst roles you might come across and what the differences are between them. Finally, we touch on big data challenges and the best practices for companies to collect and store data effectively. Enjoy 🎙 Connect with Alex Freberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-freberg https://www.youtube.com/@alextheanalyst https://twitter.com/Alex_TheAnalyst OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:32 - Alex is a dad and husband first 00:01:11 - Quitting a stable job 00:03:10 - Hyperbolic concerns 00:04:15 - Alex had a YT channel reviewing watches 00:05:09 - Where did Alex the analyst come from? 00:06:43 - Data analyst vs. Business analyst 00:08:39 - Every company is different 00:09:40 - Generalist vs. Specialist 00:12:34 - Alex's passion for education 00:13:59 - 1-1 sessions vs. YouTube 00:15:08 - Re-evaluating priorities 00:18:05 - Saying no 00:18:49 - Alex's startup 00:21:00 - The best client to work with 00:23:27 - Things don't go perfectly 00:24:39 - Feeling part of the team 00:25:27 - Learning collaboratively 00:26:17 - What happens post go-live? 00:27:37 - An authentic feeling 00:29:57 - Saying NO to sponsorships 00:31:06 - Sponsorships gone bad 00:33:27 - Great sponsorships and collaborations 00:34:44 - Patrick's take on Udemy 00:35:48 - What data to collect and store 00:37:54 - Issues with storing data you don't use 00:39:55 - No company has perfect data 00:41:13 - YOU CAN DO IT! #data #dataanalytics #product - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, communication, self-improvement and happiness. Patrick Akil and his guests share their journeys and perspectives for you to take with you and form your own. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's what every episode aims to be. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/