187: How Alteryx Helped Me Land a New Job

Celebrate a decade of innovation, learning, and connection in the Alteryx Community! In this special 10th anniversary episode of Alter Everything, we hear from you as we explore the stories and milestones that have defined the Alteryx Community over the past ten years. Hear firsthand accounts from users like you (maybe even you reading this) whose lives and careers have been transformed through mentorship, career advancement, or lifelong friendships. This episode highlights the power of Community in the world of data analytics. Join us as we honor the people, stories, and achievements that make the Alteryx Community truly special.Guests: Matt Rotundo, Engagement Engineer @Alteryx - @AlteryxMatt, LinkedInAlex Gross, Sr. Process Analyst @ Siemens - @grossal, LinkedInNicole Johnson, Sr. Manager Product Management @ Alteryx - @NicoleJ, LinkedInMatt Montgomery, Data Sherpa @ Montgomery Solutions - @mmontgomery, LinkedInCalvin Tang, Group Manager, Business Solutions & Enablement @ Prudential PLC - @Caltang, LinkedInSamantha Clifton, Sr. Sales Engineer @ Alteryx - @Samantha_Jayne, LinkedInLuke Cornetta, Sr. Director @ Alvarez and Marsal - @LukeC, LinkedInBen Stringer, Data Consultant @ Bulien - @BS_THE_ANALYST, LinkedInRoan Pilsworth, Data Consultant @ Bulien - @pilsner, LinkedInAlex Abi-Najm, Solutions and Enablement Lead @ Aimpoint Digital - @alexnajm, LinkedInShan Miralles, Quantitative Analyst @ JP Morgan Chase - @shancmiralles, LinkedInDan Menke, Community Ops Sr. Manager @ Alteryx - @DanM, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Inspire ConferenceAlteryx ACE ProgramAdvent of CodeWeekly Challenges and Cloud QuestsAlteryx User GroupsAlteryx AcademyAlteryx Interactive LessonsAlteryx CertificationSparkEdRoad to Inspire 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.

Join us in a discussion with Richie Cotton, Senior Data Evangelist at DataCamp and host of the DataFramed podcast, for a special crossover episode exploring the hottest topics in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence! Don’t miss the full video of this conversation on YouTube! Discover whether AI will reduce the need to learn coding, the real-world applications of AI agents, and what it truly means to be an "AI-first" company. Get expert insights, practical advice for building a career in data and AI, and learn how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing tech landscape.Panelists: Richie Cotton, Senior Data Evangelist @ DataCamp,LinkedIn, XMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: DataFramed podcastDataCamp Skill Track: Alteryx FundamentalsGartner Agentic AI articleWSJ Agentic AI article 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.

Unlock the power of Alteryx for tax professionals in this insightful episode of Alter Everything! Join us in an interview with Adrian Steller, Director of Tax Technology at Ryan, to explore how Alteryx revolutionizes tax processes, automates data workflows, and enhances efficiency for tax teams. Discover real-world Alteryx use cases in VAT compliance, transfer pricing, and automation, and learn practical tips for transitioning from Excel to Alteryx. Whether you’re a tax analyst, data professional, or business leader, this episode provides actionable insights on leveraging Alteryx for tax data transformation, reporting, and analytics.Panelists: Adrian Steller, Director @ International Tax Technology - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Ryan (Company)Ryan Tax Lab (Podcast)Alteryx Community BlogsAlteryx Help Docs 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 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.