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AI is advancing fast, and most data analysts aren't ready for what's coming. But here's the thing: AI won't replace you, it'll just change how you work. I break down what the future of data analytics actually looks like and how you can prepare yourself to thrive in it.

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00:00 AI is changing data analytics faster than we can keep up

01:00 Claude Code and the AI revolution in software development

03:00 Why AI won't take your data analyst job (it's just a tool)

06:20 From individual contributor to AI manager - the mindset shift

08:08 Focus on the "what" and "when", not just the "how"

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If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports analytics, this episode is for you. Nick walks through how he got hired by doing the work first, plus advice for breaking into the field and hopes for a strong Reds season.

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02:00 — Nick's role with the Cincinnati Reds and how his work fits into the organization

05:00 — Pivot into sports analytics and early career decisions

17:00 — How personal projects and initiative directly led to getting hired

21:00 — What the day-to-day really looks like beyond "just baseball data"

35:00 — Advice for aspiring sports analytics professionals on standing out

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I spent a lot of time learning SQL the hard way. Knowing a few key ideas sooner would have changed everything.

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00:03 - #1 It’s Both Super Simple & Insanely Complex

03:48 - #2 You Don’t Have to Memorize Everything

05:39 - #3 Most Beginner SQL Commands Are a Waste of Time

07:25 - #4 You Can Do More Without SQL Than You Think

09:01 - #5 Being Good at SQL Will Not Get You Hired

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