In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Owen Coyle, a technical consultant at Bulien and the 2025 Alteryx Grand Prix champion! Owen shares his journey into using Alteryx, experiences competing in the Grand Prix, and advice for future competitors. We also talk with Owen about the excitement of the Alteryx Grand Prix, preparation strategies, and insights into his day-to-day work as a technical consultant.

Panelists:

• Owen Coyle, Technical Consultant @ Bulien - @TheOC, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Grand Prix
• Weekly Challenges
• Advent of Code

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Alex Patrushev, Head of Product at Nebius. We discuss the gaps organizations face between data and business impact, strategies to bridge these gaps, and the role of AI in these processes. Alex explains Nebius' mission to make AI accessible, the challenges of building data centers and software from scratch, and innovative solutions like their data center in Finland. The conversation also covers key components for effectively bridging data and business impact, such as project selection, stakeholder communication, team skills, data quality, and tech stack.

Panelists:

• Alexander Patrushev, Head of Product for AI/ML @ Nebius
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Nebius
• Data Version Control

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Paula Maddox, self-service analytics manager at Truist. Paula shares how Alteryx revolutionized her career, enabling her to automate Excel tasks and save significant time for her company! She highlights the importance of storytelling, Alteryx Certifications, and continuous learning in advancing an analytics career. Join us to hear Paula's advice on upskilling with Alteryx and the impact it has had on her professional journey.

Panelists:

• Paula Maddox, Manager, Self-Service Analytics & Automation @ Truist, @MadYX, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Join Tool
• Community Live Calendar
• Certifications
• Certification resources
• Weekly Challenges

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Eric Soden and JT Morris from Alteryx partner Capitalize about the practical applications and limitations of generative AI. They discuss ideal use cases for large language models, the importance of balancing generative AI with traditional analytics techniques, and strategies for scaling AI capabilities in enterprise environments. Eric and JT also share real-world examples and insights into achieving productivity gains and ROI with generative AI, along with the importance of maintaining data quality and explicability in AI processes.

Panelists:

• JT Morris, Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics Practice Lead @ Capitalize, @JTMorris, LinkedIn
• Eric Soden, Co-founder and Managing Partner @ Capitalize, @esoden, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Capitalize Analytics
• Alteryx Partners - Solution Providers
• Eric's LinkedIn posts on Gen AI + Alteryx
• Capitalize Webinar: Alteryx +GenAI: 5 Real-World Use Cases Explained

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Patrick Leung, CTO of Faro Health, about the innovative ways his company is using generative AI to revolutionize the clinical trial process. They discuss handling unstructured data, insights generated by AI to optimize trials, and significant cost savings in the pharmaceutical space! Not sure what a clinical trial is? Fear not! Patrick explains the structure of clinical trials, Faro Health's AI-driven enhancements in medical writing, and the importance of data extraction and analysis.

Panelists:

• Patrick Leung, Chief Technical Officer @ Faro Health - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Faro Health
• Alteryx's Generative AI for Analytics
• Clinicaltrials.gov

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Avery Smith, founder of Data Career Jumpstart and host of the Data Career Podcast. Tune in as we discuss Avery's journey from a chemical lab technician to a data analyst, his unique SPN method for breaking into data careers, and practical advice on learning skills, building portfolios, and networking. Avery shares inspiring career pivot stories and insights on how to leverage AI and other tools in the data analytics field.

Panelists:

• Avery Smith, Data Scientist @ Data Career Jumpstart - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Data Career Podcast
• Megan's apperance on the Data Career Podcast
• Alteryx SparkED program for career changers

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

This week on Alter Everything, we chat with Scott Jones and Treyson Marks from DCG Analytics about the history and misconceptions of AI, the importance of data quality, and how Alteryx can serve as a powerful tool for pre-processing AI data. Topics of this episode include the role of humans in auditing AI outputs and the critical need for curated data to ensure trustworthy results. Through real-world use cases, this episode explores how AI can significantly enhance analytics and decision-making processes in various industries.

Panelists:

• Treyson Marks, Managing Partner @ DCG Analytiocs - LinkedIn
• Scott Jones, Principal analytics consultant @ DCG Analytics - LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• DCG Analytics

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In our episode of Alter Everything, we interview Monica Kay Royal, founder of nerdnourishment, about her career transition from IT auditing to data analytics. Monica chats with us about her initial exposure to data analytics, the development of an internal data analytics program, the tools she used, and her career advice for those looking to pivot into data-focused roles! She also talks about how she builds her personal brand, her career coaching business, and her upcoming LinkedIn learning course.

Panelists:

• Monica Kay Royal, Audit Analytics & AI Consultant @ nerdnourishment - @MonicaRoyal, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Building a Data-Driven Audit
• nerdnourishment
• IIA
• ISACA

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.