Hey Tim just wanted to say thanks for covering the video and adding a lot of value to it with your own insights! To answer a couple of your questions: - I am a complete Tableau noob and somehow overlooked the fact that there was a free-to-use Tableau public version at that time. (Corrected it in of my later videos) - Also, I agree that Python is definitely not a must-have or even should-have as a Data Analyst. It's a nice to have. I just happened to use it in my role as a Data Analyst, even though the tasks I was using it for actually fall under Data Science / RPA. - No I don't use a teleprompter (I just suck at talking) Again, awesome video man, keep creating and sharing your knowledge man! 28:30 nice
If your not using a teleprompter then you’re just born different! Id need one to survive the intro! Yeah I saw you mentioned Tableau Public in your recent videos but wanted to highlight that it’s a common misconception. Tableau don’t feature Tableau public enough on the products page. Thanks for the reply and setting some context of your journey and we’re all learning , nobody’s a noob, we’re just at different points on the same journey. I’m looking forward to hearing more about yours! Keep pushing with your content 💪🏾
hey Tim, big fan of yours here and trying to take inspiration for my content too... totally agree with you regarding SQL and your idea of trying to start with a tool that will give you a better reward... never thought of that from this perspective
Another benefit when comparing cost/benefit between Tableau and BI, Prep comes free with Tableau Creator. In my current role, I use Tableau prep more than desktop. The best free Tableau training I found when I started was offered by the Info Lab data school and it was free free. Not sure if it still is.
Don't quit. That's so true. I learned Tableau to land a job in data analysis, I also knew Excel of course and some SQL, but these two are not enough. From my experience Tableau is very appreciated on the job market, but you need to have some portfolio as well. Make over Monday and other projects helped me a lot, but it was still hard to find a job as a career change. I got lucky at the end with my "last" interview, because I already decided to quit, but it worked out and I am really happy about it. BTW: I also learned Tableau Prep when doing my projects and it was a jackpot. It is a tool that is closer to "data engineering" and it helped me land a job.
My journey to Tableau was FAST - only took about 15 years! Driven by a desire to get good data (for myself and others), basically, here was my path: Accountant > Web Application Developer > Data Engineer > Tableau Developer Tableau is my life now, it's a good life.
I agree that SQL is hugely helpful to learn early. More than the language itself, it wires your brain to understand table relationships, normalization, how the order of operations can affect performance. SQL skills are highly transportable throughout your career in data science or any data driven IT role.
Hi Tim, love all your videos on Tableau - I've recommended your videos countless times. I really enjoyed this video, your commentary was spot on and I will be recommending it to all people looking to start or to understand the world of Data Analysts.
That would be good to see, Tim. A video of you trying out powerBi and giving your feedback. Also, on another note, go and give Knime a try as an alternative to Alteryx, it’s very interesting and more accessible to people due to it being free. I think it’s just as powerful. Thanks
I have actually used Knime in the past. Liked the approach. I think commercials get tricky if you try and scale but the product was interesting. I'll make a point of trying it again soon.
Totally agree regarding following a course rather than solving your own problem. Much the same as you should not try and be a data analyst (or any job tbh) because you think it looks attractive as a job. You should do it because you want to understand the world or something you're passionate about and you need data to do it. Be inspired by the journey not the job. ...also you're solving somebody else's problem, not your own. Solving your own will be so much more rewarding
Hi Tim, just curious what will be your insights on leveraging away from Tableau. Which other skill i can pick up that has transferable skills from tableau.
Pretty much every part of analytics. Tableau is just a tool with an interface. The same skills are applicable in every part of the analytical Stack. My personal choice would be to move further back into the stack. Move away from dashboards towards the data pipeline. Either storage and warehouses so database design or data engineering which needs a strong analytical contexts but also great business mindset.
Great vid… thanks for sharing… and your on point. However, SQL is needed to answer the business questions that the visual tool can’t answer “better answers” to “knowing thy data” …and also security but that’s a different subject. Myself, I had early exposure to learning or “grinding” through relay logic, solid state, then card readers and ibm selects and so on… the actions have always been sequential… I also learned a lot about relational data through MS Access which wasn’t mentioned. For certain, I’ve made my own path through what’s available… opportunity… and what Google tells me to do Lol… the bottom line is that the IT world is constantly evolving. Btw, I’m getting the book. Thanks
Love it! MS Access is a classic! These at the stories more people need to hear. The Analyst Hustle ahah ! What about tools that aim to replace SQL for example Alteryx? I think you mean you need to understand tools that help you reshape and organise data and SQL is the technology that enables that but there are many tools that interface with it.
@@TableauTim Thanks, I appreciate that. Of course, I had already found it. It turns out that there are not that many Luke Beruses (or Barousse) in the world. Amazing thing, this internet contraption.
Hey Tim just wanted to say thanks for covering the video and adding a lot of value to it with your own insights!
To answer a couple of your questions:
- I am a complete Tableau noob and somehow overlooked the fact that there was a free-to-use Tableau public version at that time. (Corrected it in of my later videos)
- Also, I agree that Python is definitely not a must-have or even should-have as a Data Analyst. It's a nice to have. I just happened to use it in my role as a Data Analyst, even though the tasks I was using it for actually fall under Data Science / RPA.
- No I don't use a teleprompter (I just suck at talking)
Again, awesome video man, keep creating and sharing your knowledge man!
28:30 nice
If your not using a teleprompter then you’re just born different! Id need one to survive the intro!
Yeah I saw you mentioned Tableau Public in your recent videos but wanted to highlight that it’s a common misconception. Tableau don’t feature Tableau public enough on the products page.
Thanks for the reply and setting some context of your journey and we’re all learning , nobody’s a noob, we’re just at different points on the same journey.
I’m looking forward to hearing more about yours! Keep pushing with your content 💪🏾
Loved the video (both videos really) new data analyst myself making UA-cam videos, would love to have a chat sometime 😎
Tableau Tim exposing Stefanovic! 😜 Lol jk!
Loved the insights, Tim; and thanks for the shoutout 🙌🏼
hey Tim, big fan of yours here and trying to take inspiration for my content too... totally agree with you regarding SQL and your idea of trying to start with a tool that will give you a better reward... never thought of that from this perspective
Leo ! Love your content too 🤩 reward is so much better than what I said!
Another benefit when comparing cost/benefit between Tableau and BI, Prep comes free with Tableau Creator. In my current role, I use Tableau prep more than desktop. The best free Tableau training I found when I started was offered by the Info Lab data school and it was free free. Not sure if it still is.
Agreed, Tableau Prep (ETL tool) is awesome. However, once you want to run it in production, you need to pay for it (which is fair, I think).
Don't quit. That's so true. I learned Tableau to land a job in data analysis, I also knew Excel of course and some SQL, but these two are not enough. From my experience Tableau is very appreciated on the job market, but you need to have some portfolio as well.
Make over Monday and other projects helped me a lot, but it was still hard to find a job as a career change. I got lucky at the end with my "last" interview, because I already decided to quit, but it worked out and I am really happy about it.
BTW: I also learned Tableau Prep when doing my projects and it was a jackpot. It is a tool that is closer to "data engineering" and it helped me land a job.
My journey to Tableau was FAST - only took about 15 years!
Driven by a desire to get good data (for myself and others), basically, here was my path:
Accountant > Web Application Developer > Data Engineer > Tableau Developer
Tableau is my life now, it's a good life.
I agree that SQL is hugely helpful to learn early. More than the language itself, it wires your brain to understand table relationships, normalization, how the order of operations can affect performance. SQL skills are highly transportable throughout your career in data science or any data driven IT role.
Dude! You rock! I love the honesty you bring to everything you do! Nice job!!!
Hi Tim, love all your videos on Tableau - I've recommended your videos countless times.
I really enjoyed this video, your commentary was spot on and I will be recommending it to all people looking to start or to understand the world of Data Analysts.
Awesome, thank you!
That would be good to see, Tim. A video of you trying out powerBi and giving your feedback. Also, on another note, go and give Knime a try as an alternative to Alteryx, it’s very interesting and more accessible to people due to it being free. I think it’s just as powerful. Thanks
I have actually used Knime in the past. Liked the approach. I think commercials get tricky if you try and scale but the product was interesting. I'll make a point of trying it again soon.
@@TableauTim Thanks Tim, as always appreciate all that you do.
Totally agree regarding following a course rather than solving your own problem. Much the same as you should not try and be a data analyst (or any job tbh) because you think it looks attractive as a job. You should do it because you want to understand the world or something you're passionate about and you need data to do it. Be inspired by the journey not the job.
...also you're solving somebody else's problem, not your own. Solving your own will be so much more rewarding
I agree, SQL isn't rewarding and not much even required that much these days. Learn the basics for queries, joins etc. but learn Tableau more!
Cool video. Comments are made in a very gentle way. This is a soft skill 😀
Thank you! 😊
Very good analysis, thanks !
Glad you liked it!
Well said!
Hi Tim, just curious what will be your insights on leveraging away from Tableau. Which other skill i can pick up that has transferable skills from tableau.
Pretty much every part of analytics. Tableau is just a tool with an interface. The same skills are applicable in every part of the analytical
Stack. My personal choice would be to move further back into the stack. Move away from dashboards towards the data pipeline. Either storage and warehouses so database design or data engineering which needs a strong analytical contexts but also great business mindset.
Excellent, well thought out perspective. Thank you
Great vid… thanks for sharing… and your on point. However, SQL is needed to answer the business questions that the visual tool can’t answer “better answers” to “knowing thy data” …and also security but that’s a different subject. Myself, I had early exposure to learning or “grinding” through relay logic, solid state, then card readers and ibm selects and so on… the actions have always been sequential… I also learned a lot about relational data through MS Access which wasn’t mentioned. For certain, I’ve made my own path through what’s available… opportunity… and what Google tells me to do Lol… the bottom line is that the IT world is constantly evolving. Btw, I’m getting the book. Thanks
Love it! MS Access is a classic! These at the stories more people need to hear. The Analyst Hustle ahah !
What about tools that aim to replace SQL for example Alteryx? I think you mean you need to understand tools that help you reshape and organise data and SQL is the technology that enables that but there are many tools that interface with it.
You mention Luke beruse (spelling) and say it will be in the description but it isn't
Mistakes happen thanks for highlighting. You'll find it there now.
@@TableauTim Thanks, I appreciate that. Of course, I had already found it. It turns out that there are not that many Luke Beruses (or Barousse) in the world. Amazing thing, this internet contraption.
please create tutorial for hostgator hosting
Web hosting? not sure that makes sense. This channel is about Tableau.