Ten Minute Tuesday with Sekou Tyler

🎙️ Episode 109 – Travis McGarr | Analytics Specialist & BI Solutions Leader | Ten Minute Tuesday

In Episode 109 of Ten Minute Tuesday, I sit down with Travis McGarr, an Analytics Specialist focused on helping organizations turn data into actionable business insights through business intelligence, reporting automation, and cross-functional analytics solutions. Travis shares his journey into the world of data analytics, what drew him toward business intelligence, and the lessons he’s learned building scalable reporting solutions across finance, HR, and operations. We also discuss challenging roles that shaped his career, failures that became learning moments, and the advice he’d give to someone starting their career in analytics today. With experience in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, Power Query, and Alteryx, Travis brings a practical perspective on bridging technical execution with business strategy. Topics covered: • Career journey into analytics and BI • Lessons learned from failures and career challenges • Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, and Alteryx experience • Building scalable reporting and automation solutions • Advice for aspiring data professionals • Influential people who shaped his journey 🔗 Connect with Travis McGarr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismcgarr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismcgarr/] #TenMinuteTuesday #DataAnalytics #PowerBI #Tableau #BusinessIntelligence #SQL #Alteryx #CareerInData #DataCommunity

🎙️ Episode 108 – Kirk Munroe | Chief Analytics Officer, Tableau Visionary & Author | Ten Minute Tuesday 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Kirk Munroe, Chief Analytics Officer and Founding Partner at Paint with Data, Tableau Visionary, and author of Data Modeling with Tableau. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkmunroe/ Kirk brings a wealth of experience as a dynamic leader and software executive, with a background spanning product strategy, analytics, and bringing data-driven products to market. From strategic planning to user experience and product development, he’s seen every side of building impactful data solutions. In our conversation, Kirk shares his journey into analytics, the lessons he’s learned across his career, and how he approaches leadership in the data space. We also talk about the challenges that shaped him, advice for professionals growing in analytics, and the people who influenced his path along the way. #TenMinuteTuesday #TableauVisionary #DataModeling #AnalyticsLeadership #BusinessIntelligence #DataCommunity #CareerInData #LeadershipInTech

🎙️ Episode 107 – Jeremiah Tamanga-Darr | Data Strategy, Governance & Execution | Ten Minute Tuesday 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremiah Tamanga-Darr, Enterprise Data Leader and Principal at TD Strategies, where he helps organizations bridge the gap between data strategy and execution. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-tamagna-darr/ Jeremiah brings a unique perspective, combining hands-on engineering experience (Python, SQL, Databricks) with executive-level data leadership. Through TD Strategies, he focuses on helping organizations navigate complex modernization efforts with practical, execution-driven approaches. In our conversation, Jeremiah shares his journey into data, lessons learned from challenging roles, and how he approaches solving real-world data problems. We also talk about governance, data quality, AI-driven prototyping, and the importance of aligning strategy with execution. He also offers advice for professionals growing in data and reflects on the people who influenced his path along the way. #TenMinuteTuesday #DataStrategy #DataGovernance #DataEngineering #Databricks #DataLeadership #CareerInData #AIinData #LeadershipInTech

🎙️ Episode 106 – Kyle Fredette | Power BI & Operational Analytics | Ten Minute Tuesday

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Fredette, who helps waste and recycling companies turn fragmented data into real-time operational insights using data platforms and Power BI. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-fredette/ Kyle works with growing organizations to replace manual Excel reporting with automated dashboards, centralize data across systems, and give leadership visibility into key operational metrics like route performance and profitability. In our conversation, Kyle shares his journey into data, the challenges he’s seen companies face with reporting and analytics, and the lessons he’s learned helping organizations scale through better data practices. He also offers advice for those starting their careers in analytics and the people who have influenced his path. This episode is a great look at how data platforms and business intelligence can drive real business outcomes.

🎙️ Episode 105 – Nirmayee Dighe | Ten Minute Tuesday 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Nirmayee (Nemo) Dighe, Associate Director of Business Intelligence, to talk about her journey in analytics, data strategy, and AI adoption.Nemo focuses on bridging the gap between business and technology, helping organizations translate data and AI capabilities into actionable insights, scalable solutions, and real business impact. Her work spans business intelligence, advanced analytics, data governance, and digital transformation. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmayeedighe/Beyond her corporate role, Nemo is deeply involved in the tech community as:• Program Lead for Girls in Tech – WIT San Francisco• Director of Professional Development for PMI Buffalo• Mentor with Women in AgileIn our conversation, she shares her career journey into data, lessons learned along the way, advice for professionals growing in analytics and leadership, and the people who influenced her path.#TenMinuteTuesday #BusinessIntelligence #AILeadership #DataStrategy #WomenInTech #GirlsInTech #AnalyticsLeadership #CareerInData #TechCommunity