189: Racing to Success in the Alteryx Grand Prix

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, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Grand PrixWeekly ChallengesAdvent of Code Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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 @ NebiusMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: NebiusData Version Control Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Join ToolCommunity Live CalendarCertificationsCertification resourcesWeekly Challenges Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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, LinkedInEric Soden, Co-founder and Managing Partner @ Capitalize, @esoden, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Capitalize AnalyticsAlteryx Partners - Solution ProvidersEric's LinkedIn posts on Gen AI + AlteryxCapitalize Webinar: Alteryx +GenAI: 5 Real-World Use Cases Explained Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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 - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Faro HealthAlteryx's Generative AI for AnalyticsClinicaltrials.gov Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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 - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Data Career PodcastMegan's apperance on the Data Career PodcastAlteryx SparkED program for career changers Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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 - LinkedInScott Jones, Principal analytics consultant @ DCG Analytics - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: DCG Analytics Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Building a Data-Driven AuditnerdnourishmentIIAISACA Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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 talk with Ian Barkin and Tom Davenport, authors of 'All Hands On Tech: The AI-Powered Citizen Revolution.' They discuss their motivations for writing the book, the emerging role of citizen developers, and the democratization of data science and AI. Themes include the evolution of low-code/no-code tools, the importance of governance in deploying AI, and future implications of generative AI in citizen development. Listeners are encouraged to register for the Alteryx Inspire 2025 conference and can access free chapters of the book via the show's website.Panelists:Tom Davenport, Distinguished Professor @ Babson College - LinkedInIan Barkin, Founding Partner @ 2BVentures - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Two FREE chapters of All Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered Citizen RevolutionAll Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered Citizen Revolution Full BookInspire breakout session catalog Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!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 talk with Nicola Woodhouse, a data administrator at NHS Supply Chain and Alteryx Ace! They discuss the upcoming Alteryx’s Inspire 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nicola's career journey, and how her team uses Alteryx to automate procurement processes and tackle data challenges. Nicola shares insights about managing an internal Alteryx user group, streamlining reporting during COVID-19, and the impact of Alteryx on their workflows. Make sure to tune in for tips on starting an internal user group and overcoming legacy system challenges.Panelists: Nicola Woodhouse, Category Performance Manager @ NHS Supply chain - @PuffinPanic, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Ace Spotlight Series: Nicola WoodhouseReporting in Alteryx: Sending Emails with AttachmentsNorth West, UK User GroupHow to build an Internal Alteryx User Group Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.