KELLY'S BYTES By Kelly J. Adams Hey! Thanks for subscribing and here’s this weeks edition lesson: Main Lesson: T-Shaped Approach to Learning One of the biggest improvements I’ve made in my career planning is by adopting the T-shaped approach to skill-building. Here’s why it’s worth considering: What it is: A framework that balances deep expertise in one area (like data analytics) with broad knowledge across related areas (like business departments and industries). How it helps: It keeps your...

KELLY'S BYTES By Kelly J. Adams Hey! Thanks for subscribing and here’s this weeks edition lesson: Main Lesson: Using SQL for Better Data Analysis Recently, I’ve made improvements to my SQL Skills from SQL for Data Analysis by Cathy Tanimura. One lesson for me was the importance of using less common SQL functions, like CROSS JOINs, for more flexible analyses. Here’s why this matters: What it is: CROSS JOINs allow you to combine all rows from two datasets, which is especially useful for filling...

KELLY'S BYTES By Kelly J. Adams Hey! You might’ve noticed that I’ve changed the format of my newsletter. I’ve been spending the last few weeks really thinking about how I want to structure my content from now on. So each newsletter contains: Main Lesson: Something I’ve learned or am working on 3 bite-sized resources: Still related to data or learning new skills Main Lesson: SQL Functions Understanding how data flows into tables has been a game-changer for my SQL workflow. Here’s why:...