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A blog about data, tools, and operating collaborative high performance cultures.
The Lasting Power of Kimball's Modeling Approach

A look at the lasting power of Kimball's dimensional modeling approach

Vijay Subramanian
Metrics Layer: 2 Years In

An examination of "metrics layers" two years in - after the early buzz

Vijay Subramanian
Just ask the AI bot any question!

Somewhat skeptical this is a radical, fundamental change

Vijay Subramanian
The Perennial Tension: Governance vs Flexibility

The tension between governed data and consumer flexibility.

Vijay Subramanian
Three Types of Analysis: R,E,P

Categorizing the three types of analysis all orgs need to execute

Vijay Subramanian
Is chatGPT our new data analyst?

Taking chatGPT for a quick spin to see if it can role play as a data analyst!

Vijay Subramanian
Dashboards vs Self-Service Analytics and Operations

Why dashboards are the default vs self-serve analytics

Vijay Subramanian
What are Data Apps?

Exploring the recent buzz around "data apps" and its potential

Vijay Subramanian
Output Standards and Contracts

Could we standardize data outputs via contracts?

Data is a first class citizen. But…

Data is being elevated to a first class citizen but still lacks reach.

Cloud Data Platforms: Lessons from the First Wave

How recent the cloud data platforms still are, and what's needed next.

Vijay Subramanian