Why Starting Outside of Data Makes You a Better Data Professional | Tris Burns

Learn all about how a data leadership coach uses data to solve the world's problems, one pizza at a time.The latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Tris Burns, who started in oil & gas as a business analyst, discovered the power of data, and morphed into a data analyst.Along the way, he worked in banking, scaled data teams at Pizza Hut, and now helps data leaders maximize the potential of their careers.Highlights 🔦- The evolving roles of Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst- Why starting outside of data can make you a stronger data professional- The trap of promoting ICs to leadership without preparation—and how to fix it- Why data governance & data quality are the smart career moves in today’s AI-driven worldIf you’re looking to break into data (or grow as a leader in the space), this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss! 🎧Where to find TrisLinkedInWebsiteData Leadership NewsletterBad Ass Bookshelf -Bookclub******Data Career Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportIf you like what you see, consider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)