Problemsby GlyphCritical work in Power BI is fragile and manual
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Analytics lead, 10 years in. The roadmap I'd follow if I was starting today
​. I see a "how do I get into analytics" post here almost every day, so here's what I'd actually do if I was starting over now.. Quick context: when I started, everything was manual. Now AI can write a lot of the SQL for you. The technical bar to get in is lower than...
How do i actually approach off campus Data Analyst or analytics jobs (2027 batch)
I’m a final-year BTech student student, 2027 batch (Tier 3 college) and I am trying to get into Data Analytics.. I’m currently looking for off-campus opportunities, but honestly I’m a bit confused about how the whole process works.. I have been preparing with SQL, Python, Excel...
How to Build a Standout DA Profile
...for fresher Data Analyst or MIS roles.. My challenge is that while building projects, I struggle to think like an analyst. I'm not sure how to define the right KPIs or work out which insights a business actually needs.. I'm also planning to volunteer to get real-world exposure....
built an 2B analytic app, lost on next steps
...However, I am desparate on what I should do to find the first 10 users.. If you have any advice please help, thank you all!.
Looking for Real-World Data Analyst Experience (SQL, Power BI, Python)
...a project where an extra pair of hands could help, please feel free to message me.. Even advice on where I could find this kind of opportunity would mean a lot.. Thank you!.
Transitioning from excel to BI - any tips?
Hi everyone, I've been working as an analyst for over a decade, building complex techno-economic models in excel. The complexity comes from the calculations themselves, the data is usually small and static (built into the excel model itself).. I've now moved into a role where...
Looking for websites with real-world Data Analytics / Business Analytics tasks
...- SQL business problems. - Sales, operations, finance, or customer analysis tasks. - Messy datasets that require cleaning, modeling, and analysis. - Projects where you need to define KPIs and provide recommendations. Ideally, I’m looking for websites where the task/problem is...
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7 posts from 7 people in 2 places, about 1 a week over 40 days. Mostly on r/analytics, r/dataanalysis. Tools named alongside: Excel, Tableau, YouTube.
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Posts that state a pain and match the "spreadsheets" rule about Power BI. First post Sep 17, 2026, latest Oct 26, 2026. Corroborated: 3 or more posts from 2 or more people or places. Method
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