by Daniel Lawson | Dec 17, 2022 | Daniel Lawson
This is Part One of a N-Part Series on SQL and its importance as a Data AnalystExec. SummaryIn the first blog post of my series on SQL, I discuss my experience learning and using SQL as a data analyst. I first learned SQL while I developed a website for my...
by Daniel Lawson | Nov 23, 2022 | Daniel Lawson
TOC Preamble What are Footfall Sensors? How Do They Work? What Data Can Be Captured Using Footfall Sensors? What Can Yarra Trams Do With This Information? Preamble I saw something I’ve never seen before on a Melbourne Tram this morning. Aboard the 109 travelling down...
by Daniel Lawson | Nov 21, 2022 | Daniel Lawson
Preamble As I’m writing this I’m sitting outside the Powercor offices waiting for the pizzas I ordered for my team (graciously paid for by MIP on account of the “work late on project week Thursdays, dinner’s on us” rule). It’s 6:50pm and the...
by Daniel Lawson | Oct 23, 2022 | Daniel Lawson
Acronyms can be a huge source of confusion for data analysts, and can present a roadblock in understanding costing precious time. They can be a great tool for summarising complicated concepts, but their value only comes about if you actually know them. In the unending...
by Daniel Lawson | Oct 10, 2022 | Daniel Lawson
Data Isn’t the New Oil; It’s Nuclear Energy (Waste) This is a pretty spicy take for a brand-new data analyst I’ll admit; but hear me out because there are some important considerations for you to think about. Comparing data, the lifeblood of our industry, to nuclear...
