Beyond Coding
Beyond Coding
Patrick Akil
Data Analytics, Building a Product and Big Data with Alex Freberg
42 minutes Posted Mar 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm.
Intro
Alex is a dad and husband first
Quitting a stable job
Hyperbolic concerns
Alex had a YT channel reviewing watches
Where did Alex the analyst come from?
Data analyst vs. Business analyst
Every company is different
Generalist vs. Specialist
Alex's passion for education
1-1 sessions vs. YouTube
Re-evaluating priorities
Saying no
Alex's startup
The best client to work with
Things don't go perfectly
Feeling part of the team
Learning collaboratively
What happens post go-live?
An authentic feeling
Saying NO to sponsorships
Sponsorships gone bad
Great sponsorships and collaborations
Patrick's take on Udemy
What data to collect and store
Issues with storing data you don't use
No company has perfect data
YOU CAN DO IT!
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Show notes
Alex Freberg comes on and shares his experience of pursuing content creation and consultancy full-time, along with the thought process behind his decision.
Additionally, he gives us a little sneak peek into the product he's building with his startup.
We also discuss the various analyst roles you might come across and what the differences are between them.
Finally, we touch on big data challenges and the best practices for companies to collect and store data effectively.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Alex Freberg:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-freberg
https://www.youtube.com/@alextheanalyst
https://twitter.com/Alex_TheAnalyst
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/y6EDBUNS_UI
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!  
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!
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