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861: From Pro Athlete to Data Engineer: Colleen Fotsch’s Inspiring Journey

Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

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How does a CrossFit winner, bobsledder and swimmer go on to have a glittering career in data analytics and engineering? Colleen Fotsch talks to Jon Krohn about transitioning into very different career paths, how sports gave her the competitive mindset she needed for success in data science, and seeing the niche role of analytics engineering as a bridge between data engineering and analysis. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information. In this episode you will learn: (05:49) Colleen’s path from athlete to data analyst (1:14:41) About the data build tool (DBT) (1:22:51) Colleen’s work at CHG Healthcare (1:32:45) How Colleen and Tia-Clair got started with PRVN GO Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/861

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