https://www.spreaker.com/show/quantifylouisville-podcastenSociety & CultureCopyright QuantifyLouisvillehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee018cc69f941cda955dd6a4bceea514.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/quantifylouisville-podcastTue, 07 Aug 2018 04:25:23 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleQuantifyLouisvillefeeds@spreaker.comAnalyzing Louisville, one dataset at a timeyesepisodicQuantifyLouisvillefeeds@spreaker.comAnalyzing Louisville, one dataset at a timeYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/from-doorstep-to-data-prepAs always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Follow Ethan on Twitter @EthanEpping!]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/from-doorstep-to-data-prep-ad8fc2dbd7505cc2ffeaf68556f991afTue, 07 Aug 2018 04:03:59 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Ethan Epping - Senior Analyst for the Democrat National Committee about the path he took from an optimistic college kid volunteering to knock on doors to a still-pretty-optimistic grown adult analyzing data for the DNC. We...As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Follow Ethan on Twitter @EthanEpping!]]>2183yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Ethan Epping - Senior Analyst for the Democrat National Committee about the path he took from an optimistic college kid volunteering to knock on doors to a still-pretty-optimistic grown adult analyzing data for the DNC. We dig into the value of having on-the-ground (literally) experience when trying to understand the data, and at least once Ethan drop's President Obama's name. The jury is still out on whether or not he'll be on the show, but fingers crossed! As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)! Links: Follow Ethan on Twitter @EthanEpping!Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/understanding-the-science-behind-hr-w-juAs always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Learn more about HumRRO]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/understanding-the-science-behind-hr-w-justin-purl-bb0a204e495b21d1ac8c79e3feb55da0Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:35:34 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Justin Purl - Research Scientist at Human Resources Research Organization about the psychology and analytics behind Human Resources and industrial organization. Justin shares insights around the practices and decisions that...As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Learn more about HumRRO]]>1192yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Justin Purl - Research Scientist at Human Resources Research Organization about the psychology and analytics behind Human Resources and industrial organization. Justin shares insights around the practices and decisions that shape corporate culture and how HumRRO uses a research-based approach to help companies in the hiring process.  As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)! Links: Learn more about HumRROYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/open-data-case-closedAs always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/open-data-case-closed-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:20:24 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric talk about the pros and cons of "open data" following two articles published recently about accessibility with Louisville's open data portal as well as it's recent silver medal award from What Works Cities. Open data...As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!]]>974yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric talk about the pros and cons of "open data" following two articles published recently about accessibility with Louisville's open data portal as well as it's recent silver medal award from What Works Cities. Open data is hard, but we're pretty sure we solved it (/sarcasm). As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/redlining-louisville-w-josh-poeAs always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Josh's Redlining Louisville map
What is Redlining?
Interested in learning more from Josh himself? Shoot him an email!
Interested in YouthBuild? Check them out too!
 ]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/redlining-w-josh-poe-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:49:31 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Josh Poe - independent researcher and activist (and map-builder extraordinaire) about his work on the award-winning Redlining Louisville project. We get into the history of redlining, and the long-last economic effects it...As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
Links:
Josh's Redlining Louisville map
What is Redlining?
Interested in learning more from Josh himself? Shoot him an email!
Interested in YouthBuild? Check them out too!
 ]]>2106yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Josh Poe - independent researcher and activist (and map-builder extraordinaire) about his work on the award-winning Redlining Louisville project. We get into the history of redlining, and the long-last economic effects it has had on our city and hundreds like ours in terms of secondary economics and geographic segregation.  As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)! Links: Josh's Redlining Louisville map What is Redlining? Interested in learning more from Josh himself? Shoot him an email! Interested in YouthBuild? Check them out too!  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/code-gymnastsAs always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Interested in learning more about Code Louisville? Check out their site!.]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/code-gymnasts-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:06:26 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Mack McConnell - former Humana employee turned investment consultant - about the importance of understanding the right way to communicate analysis for multiple types of audiences, and the value of curiosity not just in the...As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
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Interested in learning more about Code Louisville? Check out their site!.]]>1428yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Mack McConnell - former Humana employee turned investment consultant - about the importance of understanding the right way to communicate analysis for multiple types of audiences, and the value of curiosity not just in the learning process but also when looking for jobs in analytics.  As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)! Links: Interested in learning more about Code Louisville? Check out their site!.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/its-still-there 
As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
 
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If you're interested in reading more of Dr. Fernandez's work, you can check out his research here and follow him on Twitter @UofLEcon.]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/its-still-there-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:51:49 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Dr. Jose Fernandez from UofL about the university's new Masters program in Business Analytics and Dr. Fernandez's research in meth, wages, and investment strategies. We also find out whether some of our course proposals in... 
As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
 
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If you're interested in reading more of Dr. Fernandez's work, you can check out his research here and follow him on Twitter @UofLEcon.]]>1930yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric interview Dr. Jose Fernandez from UofL about the university's new Masters program in Business Analytics and Dr. Fernandez's research in meth, wages, and investment strategies. We also find out whether some of our course proposals in home economics were ever approved and the value-add of having a broad set of skills in the business analytics profession.   As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!   Links: If you're interested in reading more of Dr. Fernandez's work, you can check out his research here and follow him on Twitter @UofLEcon.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/it-used-to-be-bananasAs always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
 
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Patrick and Sean Smith's podcast - BoutTime
Interested in the Bellarmine Master's program? Here's more info!
 ]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/it-used-to-be-bananas-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:38:19 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric interview Patrick Passafiume - Data Analyst at Pharmerica and graduate student in Bellarmine University's MS in Analytics program. We talk about how he juggles full-time school with a full-time job, while also finding...As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!
 
Links:
Patrick and Sean Smith's podcast - BoutTime
Interested in the Bellarmine Master's program? Here's more info!
 ]]>1257yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric interview Patrick Passafiume - Data Analyst at Pharmerica and graduate student in Bellarmine University's MS in Analytics program. We talk about how he juggles full-time school with a full-time job, while also finding time to spend with his family and host his very own podcast (for those keeping score, this is crossover podcast #2).  As always, please leave us a review on iTunes or contact us on Twitter (@QuantifyLou, @eric_bickel, and @michael_weis)!   Links: Patrick and Sean Smith's podcast - BoutTime Interested in the Bellarmine Master's program? Here's more info!  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/my-old-quantifylouisville-crossover-w-ro 
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Robert's podcast - My Old Kentucky Podcast
Interested in the Civic Data Alliance? Check them out here!
Want to get involved with the local R user group? Join us on Slack!
 ]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/my-old-quantifylouisville-crossover-w-robert-kahne-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:31:56 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric interview Robert Kahne - Data Analyst at Splash Analytics and host of the podcast 'My Old Kentucky Podcast'. We talk about the value of an active analytics community for individual analysts, some advice for folks just... 
Links:
Robert's podcast - My Old Kentucky Podcast
Interested in the Civic Data Alliance? Check them out here!
Want to get involved with the local R user group? Join us on Slack!
 ]]>1666yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric interview Robert Kahne - Data Analyst at Splash Analytics and host of the podcast 'My Old Kentucky Podcast'. We talk about the value of an active analytics community for individual analysts, some advice for folks just getting started with data, and how all questions ultimately lead to Michael for an answer. Please leave us a review on iTunes!   Links: Robert's podcast - My Old Kentucky Podcast Interested in the Civic Data Alliance? Check them out here! Want to get involved with the local R user group? Join us on Slack!  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/salads-are-expensive 
Have any questions or want to share some feedback? Reach out to Eric (@eric_bickel) or Michael (@michael_weis) on Twitter!]]>quantifylouisville.podbean.com/salads-are-expensive-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 31 Aug 2017 01:54:16 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric talk about the rise in the Zillow-fication of jobs as employers start including salaries or salary ranges on job postings - and the possible winners and losers as the practice becomes more common for job candidates... 
Have any questions or want to share some feedback? Reach out to Eric (@eric_bickel) or Michael (@michael_weis) on Twitter!]]>963yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleIn this episode, Michael and Eric talk about the rise in the Zillow-fication of jobs as employers start including salaries or salary ranges on job postings - and the possible winners and losers as the practice becomes more common for job candidates and employers.   Have any questions or want to share some feedback? Reach out to Eric (@eric_bickel) or Michael (@michael_weis) on Twitter!Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10014431/interview-w-jacob-correllhttp://quantifylouisville.podbean.com/e/interview-w-jacob-correll/Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:41:55 +0000QuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric sit down with their old colleague Jacob Correll - analyst at LGE and all-around smart guy. We talk about his contrarian take in his analytical process, as well as how he balances traditional approaches to solving problems in a world...1526yesfullQuantifyLouisvilleMichael and Eric sit down with their old colleague Jacob Correll - analyst at LGE and all-around smart guy. We talk about his contrarian take in his analytical process, as well as how he balances traditional approaches to solving problems in a world of an ever-changing programming environment.Yes