Patrick Breis
Patrick graduated university with a double degree in Psychological Science and Commerce majoring in Marketing. He has a background in Digital Marketing, having worked in agencies in both Sydney and Wollongong. With a passion for problem solving and an appreciation for data garnered through his previous roles, Patrick jumped on the chance to work for The Data School. In his spare time he enjoys staying active by going to the beach or for a hike.
Training at The Data School: Reflection
16 weeks have passed in usual fashion - quickly. However, these past 16 weeks have been unusual, or perhaps better described as unique. That is the best way I can summarise the four month training component of The Data School - unique. My time so far in The Data...
Dashboard Week Day 5: The Ozone
The last four days have been nothing short of a genuine challenge. Today marks the fifth and final day of Dashboard Week and also the shortest day yet, in terms of how long we had to work on our dashboard. Our task today was to create a dashboard using data on the...
Dashboard Week Day 4: Throwback Thursday
Today truly was Throwback Thursday - why you ask? Well it wasn't the fact that we were using what appeared to be a 90s themed website to obtain Cocktail data through their API; the big reveal was that we would be using Tableau 8.3! So as I brushed over just then, our...
Dashboard Week Day 3: Connecting to ArcGIS
Today marked the halfway point for Dashboard Week and at its conclusion it truly does feel like we have got over the hump. Our task for today was to access data by connecting to an ArcGIS data set through Tableau. For those of you unsure of what ArcGIS is; it is a...
Dashboard Week Day 2: UFC Data
As sure as the sun rises in the morning, so does Day 2 of Dashboard Week follow Day 1 - and so I have found myself with another task and only one day to complete it. Today's task was to use the data set, provided to the soon to be DSAU7 for their Stage 3 interviews...
Dashboard Week Day 1: APIs
And so as DSAU6 heads into Week 14 of our journey, so too do we enter the dreaded Dashboard Week. During this week we are presented with a different challenge each day that must culminate in a dashboard to be presented the very next morning. I had heard whispers in...
How to Build Alteryx Iterative Macros
Iterative macros are one of the more advanced types of Alteryx macros; without knowing exactly how they operate and the best way to build them they can be a pain to make work. In this blog I'm going to show you how to successfully build an Iterative macro, and when...
Introduction to Alteryx Macros – What Are They & Why Are They Useful?
Using macros in Alteryx can sound intimidating, especially if you're relatively new to Alteryx, however, along your Alteryx journey you may find that you need certain types of macros in order to complete specific tasks. Aside from the fact that macros are occasionally...
A Beginner’s Guide to Alteryx Designer
Alteryx Designer is an extremely powerful tool that can be used to complete a wide range of tasks, from data preparation and blending to predictive modelling. With over 200 tools built in and the ability to create your own tools it is incredibly versatile. However,...
How to Build a Butterfly Chart in Tableau
Butterfly charts can be a great way to compare two points of interest that share an axis side by side. Visually this can make the relationship (or lack there of) very easy to see. In this blog I will walk you through how to build a butterfly chart in Tableau. There...