This week, Rob takes the mic solo to dive into a riveting topic, sparked by Zach from our LinkedIn Steering Committee. The question at hand is a pivotal one in the rapidly evolving realms of analytics and AI: How essential is deep industry or domain knowledge in this tech-forward era? As we race through technological advancements, is there a shift in focus from the deep-rooted sector-specific expertise to a broader emphasis on adaptability and mastering new tech tools on the fly?

Welcome to this week’s edition of Raw Data, where we’re diving into a timely discussion on the evolution of AI and its comparison with revolutionary technologies of the past, like Power BI. This episode features host Rob Collie and co-host Justin Mannhardt engaging in a deep dive into the hype cycles that have surrounded transformative tech over the years.

Daniel Harley is a prime example of the superhero type of data professional who works at P3. Coming from a rich and deep financial background – Daniel happened upon Power Query randomly several years back, and that changed the trajectory of his career greatly! Of course, the main focus of the conversation is how much the Finance and Accounting realm can be improved greatly with the help of the Power Platform.  Also, quite a bit of the discussion around the 3 core financial reports – P & L, balance sheet, and cash flow and the enormous potential Power BI has to give actionable business insights that are limitless!

This week, gear up for an episode packed with insight and excitement! Our guest Luciano Miranda, Vice President of Analytics and Insights for Global Operations and Supply Chain at Medtronic, took us on quite a ride this week. His globally dispersed team helps inform critical decisions across Medtronic’s far-reaching supply chain using the power of data. What began as a scrappy five-person team doing their best in Excel has blossomed into an analytics powerhouse delivering insights that assist over 90,000 Medtronic employees.

Do you remember when Ryan Spar joined us a couple of weeks ago to discuss that amazing hockey stats dashboard? Well, we’re heading back onto the ice to delve deeper into that theme, but with a new twist. This time, we’re homing in on something incredibly crucial, yet often elusive in the world of data and beyond: the art of really listening to what people have to say.

Do not adjust your streaming platform, it is indeed a special Wednesday edition of Raw Data!  Today’s guest is Ryan Spahr, an Indy local with a double life…he’s a lawyer AND a community leader!  Ryan is partly responsible for the creation of Indy Inline Hockey, a recreational hockey league that also revitalized a community park from an unusable shell to a vibrant hub for all sorts of events..and, of course, Rob created a PBI dashboard that you can view!

In this episode, we embark on an engaging journey with a twist—it’s Rob’s first solo venture! Today, Rob dives deep into a thought-provoking question: Can platforms like LinkedIn ignite FOBO – the Fear of Becoming Obsolete?

We’re taking a slightly different perspective, Rob and Justin apply the skeptic’s lens to the Pros and Cons of Microsoft Fabric!  Does it make your skills and abilities obsolete?  Is the whole thing just…silly?  Those answers and more this week!

On today’s episode, we explore how Opus One, led by data visionary Jack Irby, has leveraged data to redefine the winemaking industry. Prepare to have one of those “aha” moments when data’s power just clicks as Jack takes us on an exciting journey into the world of winemaking.