Episode 31: Data Project Pitfalls, Recent Recommendations & a "Host" of Changes (ft. Tony Dahlager)

The guys welcome John Swift to the podcast to talk data strategy. They caffeinate the conversation with a lively discussion about coffee!Drinks Sponsor:Black Rifle Coffee CompanyData Sponsor:Analytics TO WIN®Drink Mentions:www.kaladicoffee.comOther Mentions:1) https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/2) https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/kpmg-school-bus-a3b89e85952bDnD Proverb:Sometimes Filtering is Required

Shawn & Tony weigh in on the popular debate about whether or not dashboards are truly dead. The episode kicks off with a rundown of 15 vintage cocktails.Drink & Data Sponsor:assessIT.ioDrink Mentions:https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/vintage-drinks/Data Mentions:ThoughtspotDnD Proverb:Vintage has it's Merits

The DnD Team is back from a summer break with a "host" of changes, including a new co-host!  The guys discuss data project pitfalls and offer some recent drink recommendations.Drink Sponsor:MGFAA.com - Madison Group Fine Arts AppraisalData Sponsor:assessIT.ioDrink Mentions:Diet Coke; Hillsboro Brewing Leaping LemurSpending More isn't Always Better

The guys put a wrap on Qlik Connect 2025 by chatting with Brian Booden from The Data Mix about key takeaways from this year's event. They kick off the episode with another tequila taste test. Drinks Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:QlikDrink Mentions:Patron AnejoDon Julio AnejoMilagro AnejoOther Mentions:The Data Mix PodcastData Mentions:Qlik DnD Proverb:Drinks 'n Data: Both are Better with Cheese 

Shawn & Kanon sit down with Qlik's Nick Magnuson and Sam Pierson at Qlik Connect to discuss how a data strategy serves as the glue that joins AI-driven analytics with effective data management.  The episode begins with a fabulous blind tequila taste test.Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comDrink Mentions:Patron AnejoDon Julio AnejoMilagro AnejoData Mentions:QlickDnD Proverb:Drinks 'n Data: Different can be Better

Robin Sarkar from Enstall Group joins the DnD guys in-person at Qlik Connect 2025 to share his story about using data to help grow the company from millions to billions.  The insight from this episode will help any organization with their data-related efforts.Drink Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Drink Mentions:Disney's Resort Blend CoffeeBloody Mary'sData Mentions:QlikDnD Proverb:Drinks 'n Data: Sometimes the Bad can be Made Good

Shawn welcomes special guest Jonathan Clarke, COO at assessIT.io to the show for a candid chat about the truth of Data Governance.  For the drinks segment, they serve up some insights into the Dutch drinking culture!Drink Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025Drink Mentions: Borrel = A Dutch term for an afternoon drink or informal social drink gatheringDale's NA Pils - from Oskar Blues BreweryOther Mentions: assessIT.io - Take Assessments. Get Results.Data Mentions: assessIT.ioQlik Data CatalogCollibraPurviewDND Proverb: Drinks 'n Data: Governance Mitigates Chaos

Shawn & Kanon welcome back Brendan Grady, the leader of Qlik's Analytic's business, to chat about the state of AI in the world of Analytics…what is working well and what can be done better.  In the drinks segment they share tips for planning your own Bourbon Trail Trip.Drinks Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Spiritless Kentucky 74 Bourbon WhiskeyGran Gala LiqueurDrinks 'n Data: Artificial Enhancements can make them Better

The guys welcome Drew Clarke, General Manager of Data Solutions at Qlik, to the show for a lively discussion about data quality debt…truly, it was lively.   They kick off the episode with memories of past business meetings involving spirits.Drinks Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Drinks Mentioned:Glenfiddich 12 yr scotchFlorida Man Douoble IPS - Cigar City BrewingRidge East Bench ZinfandelData Mentioned:QlikTalendDND Proverb:Drinks 'n Data: Both Can Put you in Debt

Is it worth it to take shortcuts with your data engineering efforts? Shawn and Kanon review the advantages and disadvantages. For the drinks segment, they recommend some great value spirits to help stretch your dollars in uncertain times.Drink Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Drinks Mentions:1. Glenlivet 12 yr Scotch2. Glenmorangie 10 yr Scotch3. Erin 10yr Scotch4. Laphroig 10 yr Scotch - earthy, peet forward5. Johnnie Walker Black Scotch6. Compass Box Whiskey7. Four Roses Bourbon8. Bardstown Bourbon9. San Matias Legado Blanco Tequila10. Kirkland Blanco Tequila11. Altos Blanco TequilaData Mentions:Stitch by Qlik (⁠www.stitchdata.com⁠)ImprovadoDatabricksSnowflakeDND Proverb:Drinks 'n Data: Shortcuts can be Dangerous