Episodes

  • 191: Data Hot Topics with DataFramed
    Aug 13 2025

    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, X
    • Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

    Show notes:

    • DataFramed podcast
    • DataCamp Skill Track: Alteryx Fundamentals
    • Gartner Agentic AI article
    • WSJ Agentic AI article

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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.

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    39 mins
  • 190: Alteryx Use Cases in the Tax Industry
    Jul 30 2025

    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 - LinkedIn
    • Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

    Show notes:

    • Ryan (Company)
    • Ryan Tax Lab (Podcast)
    • Alteryx Community Blogs
    • Alteryx Help Docs

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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.

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    27 mins
  • 189: Racing to Success in the Alteryx Grand Prix
    Jul 16 2025

    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.

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    23 mins
  • 188: Bridging the Gap Between Data and Impact
    Jul 2 2025

    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.

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    29 mins
  • 187: How Alteryx Helped Me Land a New Job
    Jun 18 2025

    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.

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    25 mins
  • 186: Harnessing the Power of LLMs with Alteryx and Capitalize
    Jun 4 2025

    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.

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    29 mins
  • 185: Using AI for Clinical Trial Design
    May 21 2025

    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.

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    22 mins
  • 184: Mastering Data Careers
    May 7 2025

    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.

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    26 mins