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Interview Questions to Ask THEM Resource
A resource of all the questions an interviewee can ask their interviewer, with a data roles focus.
Jul 3, 20246 min read
Music x Data: Does music touch your heart?
Using Oura ring data to track my heart rate during an orchestra performance to replicate Yuja Wang’s Rachmaninoff Marathon Experiment.
Apr 22, 20242 min read
â™» Maximizing Impact When Vizzing Recycling Data
Presenting recycling data in a visually impactful way is critical to getting people excited to reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle!
Feb 13, 20244 min read
I pursued a Top Data Science Voice badge so you don't have to.Â
I pursued a Top Data Science Voice badge so you don't have to. But 4 months later I am unsuccessful. And I'm giving up.
Dec 19, 20235 min read
Gender bias in data snuck up on me.
One subtle change -- to make the AI-generated avatar a woman -- set off a chain reaction of problematic edits that I had to overcome.
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Visualizing messages during my mini-sabbatical
Learning Flourish by visualizing the type and volume of messages received during 3 weeks of PTO.
Feb 1, 20233 min read
All aboard the physical inspiration train!
One of my favorite data viz exercises is the "Dear Nightingale" challenge posed in each issue of the Data Visualization Society's...
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Career Diversity is a Competitive Advantage
A diverse work background is a competitive advantage. Here's what I learned about myself and the workplace over the last decade.
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Exciting Milestone in my "Other Career"
My article "The Hardanger Fiddle: A Tour of the Instrument and its Traditions" was published in Vol. 20, No. 2 of the Vesterheim Magazine.
Sep 13, 20224 min read
An analogue data creation challenge for a shoe lover!
Describing my process as I took on the DVS's "paper and no pencil" analogue data creation challenge to visualize my large shoe collection!
May 19, 20225 min read
Bet On Yourself, then Know Your Worth
Three years ago I graduated with my MBA and MS-BIA. There were a lot of things I learned, but they might surprise you...
Feb 1, 20224 min read
Pro Bono Analysis for the HFAA
I’ve been doing some simple, useful, and fun #DataAnalysis and #DataViz for The Hardanger Fiddle Association of America (HFAA). The HFAA...
Jan 11, 20224 min read
10-Year Challenge: Career Edition
I cannot resist a good old-fashioned social media challenge. When I saw the career version of the #TenYearChallenge start to circulate...
Aug 20, 20212 min read
I am thrilled to announce...
Sharing a realistic blog post uncovering the behind-the-scenes job search and acceptance grind, complete with a Sankey chart.
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Dress for the Job You Want and Who You Are
Whether it's reading a fashion magazine, embarking on a DIY project, or practicing my violin, I enjoy artistic pursuits. I have a strong...
May 28, 20212 min read
It Takes a Village
Any and all traction I've gotten in my job search is because of other people. Literally. If I've made it past the filling out an...
Mar 27, 20213 min read
A Lesson in Pandemic Career Patience
I was fortunate to receive my first COVID-19 vaccine shot last week. Despite being uncomfortable and nervous with medical needles, I was...
Dec 30, 20204 min read
Distressing and Inspiring: "Coded Bias" Documentary Review
I was given a screening of the Coded Bias documentary as a perk from attending the Target Lab event. Read my hot take on recruiting swag...
Oct 27, 20204 min read
Recruiting Swag is a Clue to Company Culture
A company's recruiting swag is a clue to that company's culture. Here are a few of my favorites.
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Welcome!
Welcome to my Data Science and Data Analytics portfolio! I added this blog to my portfolio as an opportunity to get to know me better.
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