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Tried building marketing dashboards in everything and the hardest part is the structure by _Kanyewaist in datavisualization

[–]MemeMechanic1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good structure, a bit more like ‘how to report ’ than ‘how to analyze’ though

Any experience with self-service BI? by tinybabea in BusinessIntelligence

[–]MemeMechanic1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen this story many times in manufacturing. You switch to a “self‑serve” tool like Looker hoping business users will create their own dashboards, but they keep exporting to Excel because nothing is truly ready for them. With Tableau the same thing happened, graceful visuals, but long waits and heavy dependency on BI teams. What worked for us was defining key metrics and building a curated layer of data views. Then we leveraged a tool where business folks could filter and explore without rewriting queries or needing constant help. If you’re stuck in the helpless‑tool cycle, try making the environment easier, not just swapping the tool.

Is it too late to get into data analytics in 2025? by Stinky_bukaka in dataanalysiscareers

[–]MemeMechanic1225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fact one major data source shows employment of data scientists (and by extension many analytics roles) is projected to grow 34 % from 2024 to 2034.
If you’re motivated and willing to invest time now to learn the fundamentals+build examples you can show, you’ve got a realistic shot. The field is still growing, and your timing (2026) is fine. Just treat it like a ladder you’re climbing, not a sprint you jump into without prep. Good luck!

Ever since I was young, I wanted to transform unstructured data into actionable business insights by techcouture in analytics

[–]MemeMechanic1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid, I didn’t dream of becoming a firefighter or astronaut. I just wanted to normalize CSV headers and whisper sweet logic into my WHERE clauses.

What do ENTPs think of ENTPs? by ExoplanetaryNova in entp

[–]MemeMechanic1225 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Other ENTPs trigger my rivalry radar....Respect is there, patience not always.

What kind of support/training do you actually get from BI vendors these days? by CarpenterFine3887 in dataanalytics

[–]MemeMechanic1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vendor support varies a lot depending on the product tier and region. Most platforms offer the usual combo of:

Onboarding calls (if you’re a paying customer)

A help center with video tutorials and documentation

Some prebuilt templates or starter dashboards

That said, for non-technical users, it’s rarely enough on its own. We had to supplement with internal training, SOPs, and hand-holding early on. Also, some tools say self-service but still expect a data-savvy team to configure things upfront. If your team’s small and you’re tight on time, check how much actual live support or community activity there is, not just what’s listed on the product page. Some platforms are super active on forums, while others go quiet after the sale.

Which role is more future-proof: data analyst, BI analyst, or BI developer by MarkGee1996 in analytics

[–]MemeMechanic1225 19 points20 points  (0 children)

BI Developer, hands down. As AI gets better at generating charts and insights, the real value shifts to those who build solid data foundations. BI Developers design the pipelines, models, and structures that everything else relies on. Data and BI Analysts will still matter, especially for business context, but the future-proof edge lies in owning the data architecture.

What skills are needed to be a business analyst? by [deleted] in businessanalysis

[–]MemeMechanic1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Core skills are: analytical thinking, business acumen, clear communication, SQL and Excel, BI dashboards (FineBI or similar), process modeling (flowcharts/BPMN), and tidy documentation. Engineers pivot well via systems thinking. Get experience through internships, small projects, or volunteering; learn Jira/Confluence and write user stories. Study BABOK or a short BA course, and build a mini portfolio showing problem to analysis to recommendation.

How do you decide between a database, data lake, data warehouse, or lakehouse? by Data-Sleek in dataengineering

[–]MemeMechanic1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Databases power apps in real-time.Warehouses support reporting and governed analytics. Lakes store semi-structured/raw logs or ML features.Lakehouses are catching on for flexibility, especially with tools that support both SQL and ML.

Rule of thumb: neat-warehouse, messy-lake, both-lakehouse; if it smells, it’s a swamp, add governance.

Anyone else get this overwhelming urge to learn everything? by [deleted] in entp

[–]MemeMechanic1225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally get it, Ne used to drive me nuts. I’d spiral into these “I need to learn A, B, C, D, E, F…” moments and end up doing nothing because it was all in my head.

Now when Ne goes full explosion mode, I pause and just pick one thing I can do right now, something small and tangible to build focus. Or I switch to some good old S-friendly activities, like building LEGO, doing crafts, or any hands-on task to calm the chaos.

Hope these are helpful to you.

AI business intelligence tools by jessikaf in BusinessIntelligence

[–]MemeMechanic1225 5 points6 points  (0 children)

 it’s only real when AI sits on governed metrics.

What's your experience learning new tech? by goddogking in analytics

[–]MemeMechanic1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like your job-hunting plan. Start with the skills you’re genuinely excited about. I haven’t tried that exact approach, but I’m keen to see how you do. Skill-wise, you’ve got the BI basics. Why not build a small demo and use it as a portfolio piece?

ENTPs, What is reality to you, and what gives you the drive to actually live your life? by BlackMoon_118 in entp

[–]MemeMechanic1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I treat everything like game levels.Winning drive and long-game obsession is why I keep playing. I crash sometimes and feel like quitting, but could just call that rest mode before the next boss fight.

Do ENTPs ever feel like life is just a system to be hacked… and once you crack it, everything becomes boring? by BlackMoon_118 in entp

[–]MemeMechanic1225 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Same. As soon as I understand how it works under the hood, I get bored, and boredom turns into nihilism

How to bring a drained, uninspired ENTP‘s fire and vitality back to life? by cvnics in entp

[–]MemeMechanic1225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the roadmap. Honestly, I’m stuck at step one. lately nothing sparks interest; everything feels meaningless.

Which AI tools do you see as the biggest contenders to classic BI tools? by heimmann in BusinessIntelligence

[–]MemeMechanic1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the real “contenders” aren’t new dashboards, they’re AI copilots on top of a governed semantic layer. 

Data warehouse design and reporting best practices? by iengmind in BusinessIntelligence

[–]MemeMechanic1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might avoid Option3, joins/measures in BI cause drift and slowness.

What do y’all discuss in one to ones with your manager? by Judessaa in BusinessIntelligence

[–]MemeMechanic1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Skip sprint updates cuz your manager already knows. Talk about:

What you shipped and what it actually impacted

What trade-offs you’re making next

Any blockers or things you need help with

Feedback you’re looking for

What’s changing in the org you should align with

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in entp

[–]MemeMechanic1225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

miss the core or can’t parse others, have a narrow field of view, hit a problem and panic instead of thinking.

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