Sam McKay

Overcoming the Hurdles to Power BI Adoption with Esteban Fabiani [Ep 46]

In this episode, we’re joined by Esteban Fabiani from Argentina. Esteban is an expert in the Power BI community and has years of experience implementing Power BI for different organizations. In this episode, Esteban shares his insights on how to create value with Power BI and outlines different tools and visualizations that can be used …

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Design Psychology in Data Visualization with Thomas Watkins [Ep 45]

Do you know what design psychology is? Thomas Watkins describes it as taking what we know about psychology and applying it to technology. Incorporating our knowledge of sensory perception and cognition into the product in order to ensure that it resonates with users.  In this episode of the podcast, Sam McKay speaks with Thomas Watkins …

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Inside Microsoft Modern Workplace Intelligence With Kristian Bubalo [Ep 44]

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in Microsoft Modern Workplace Intelligence? In this episode of the Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay spoke with Kristian Bubalo, a Technical Specialist Intelligence in Microsoft Switzerland. Dive in and discover his role within Microsoft. An insider update about the latest and greatest trends in Power BI. And his …

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Business Intelligence as a Service Solution with Erik Svensen [Ep 43]

A business intelligence (BI) service facilitates the use of structured data in order to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. It is an end-to-end service that handles the extraction, organization, and maintenance of data. So if you’re a small business with limited IT resources or someone who’s interested in exploring this service model using Power …

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Power BI Self-Service Implementation: What Is Required to Ensure Success  With Lars Schreiber [Ep 42]

If you are working in the BI & Analytics field, you may have heard of self-service business intelligence (BI). In fact, you might also have a strong interest in implementing Self-service BI into your organization. Self-service BI systems like Power BI allow you to put your data models into the hands of many users and …

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Power Platform: Real World Experience and Applications with Henry Habib [Ep 41]

Technology-based on no code enables effective “citizen development,” where business users can rapidly develop apps and virtual agents without extensive IT assistance. In order to meet this business need, Microsoft’s Power Platform combines the strengths of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. Sam McKay interviews Enterprise DNA expert Henry Habib in …

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Hiring in Analytics and Improving Data Literacy with Tim Freestone [Ep 40]

A company’s success directly correlates with its people which is why employers and HR/talent acquisition personnel are constantly improving how they find, hire, and retain the best candidates. Data analytics plays a major role in this process. In this episode of The Analytic Mind Podcast, Sam McKay is joined by Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, …

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Power BI External Tool with Greg Deckler [Ep 38]

Analyzing, interpreting, and monitoring data is crucial for a business or an organization, and things have never been easier than using Power BI.Microsoft Power BI creates an analytical environment for monitoring data and sharing reports. It delivers interactive data visualization BI capabilities allowing users to see and share data and insights throughout their organization. In …

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Leveraging the Power of Business Intelligence with Pascal Kiefer [Ep 37]

There’s no question that it is important for companies to understand their data. The challenge most businesses face, however, is that they lack the time and manpower to gather, analyze, and report all of their relevant data. Moreover, big data has made it even more difficult for business owners to make decisions based on information …

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