E035 – Your Data and an Announcement

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Rob Furr

Announcement: Celebrating FTLOD’s 3 year anniversary this month Covered a diverse range of topics from BBQ and chocolate to alogorithms and graph databases Future episodes will be much more ad-hoc and when I come across a topic that is interesting Please stay subscribed Please reach out on Twitter or LinkedIn to let me know what your favorite episode has been The Importance of Your Data Quotes: With great power comes great responsibility -Amazing Spider Man ...

E034 – Using Data to Make Perfect Chocolate – Part 2

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Rob Furr

In the second part of this two-part episode, we do a data deep dive into a decadent vat of chocolate. We talk about various stats and data with Brian Mikiten, former process engineer and founder of Casa Chocolates in San Antonio, TX. We also cover the types of chocolate and how much of chocolate making is an art vs. a science. See part one for the history of chocolate and an overview of how to make it. Types White Dark Milk Ruby - created in 2017 from Ruby cocoa beans by Barry...

E033 – Using Data to Make Perfect Chocolate – Part 1

Posted on October 24, 2018October 31, 2018 by Rob Furr

In the first part of this two-part episode, we do a data deep dive into a decadent vat of chocolate. We talk about history and how to make chocolate. In part two, we will talk about various stats and data with Brian Mikiten, former process engineer and founder of Casa Chocolates in San Antonio, TX. History of chocolate Evidence dates back as early as 1500 BC Fermented beverages date back to 350BC Believed to have originated with Mesoamericans Made its way to Europe where sugar...

E027 – The Data Quadrant

Posted on April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 by Rob Furr

My guest in today’s episode is Ronald Damhof (@ronalddamhof), the creator of the Data Quadrant. This quadrant is a sense-making framework in the complex word of data that enables a common frame of reference between managers, domain experts and engineers. This model is used by many organisations to formulate data strategy and justify investments in the data domain. It is used as the strategic underpinning for a data architecture, it guides the ‘rules of the game’ and it separates the fundamental ...

E026 – The Four Types of Automation

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Rob Furr

Introductory Product Models: Only partner implementations (BluePrism) Limited Features (WorkFusion) Customer Revenue Limited (UI Path) Single License (Softomotive) Music Deep Sky Blue by Graphiqs Groove via FreeMusicArchive.org Sources: https://irpaai.com/definition-and-benefits/ https://www.edgeverve.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/forrester-wave-robotic-process-automation.pdf https://www.gartner.com/doc/reprints?id=1-3U26FK2&ct=170222&...

E025 – The Hype of AI

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by Rob Furr

Thank you my friend and fellow Capco cohort, Daragh Fitzpatrick, for joining me on this episode of FTLOD where we cut through the Hype of AI to understand some of the key challenges and opportunities facing consumers and businesses alike when working with or alongside AI. Given that we’re talking about AI, I also have a twist for today’s interview--transcription! Today’s episode is transcribed here using machine learning from webASR, a free service provided through the University of Sheffield...

E021 – Data Deep Dive – Halloween Spending and Candy

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by Rob Furr

Just in time for Halloween this year, we take a look at the way people will spend their money on Candy and other goods during this spooky time. (more…)

E020 – How Crisis Text Line uses data to save lives

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Rob Furr

If you're in crisis, text 741741 if you're in the US to talk with a counselor now. In this episode we speak with the people behind Crisis Text Line and Crisis Trends, two services that use data to make a difference for those going through a crisis or looking for someone with whom to talk. (more…)

E017 – Tech Spec – Tableau 10.3 New Features

Posted on June 29, 2017July 30, 2017 by admin

In this episode we cover the new features in Tableau 10.3. This version debuted on May 31st, and a 10.3.1 update was released on 6/21/17. (more…)

E016 – For the Love of Sunscreen

Posted on May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by admin

In this episode, data sheds some (sun)light on what Rob did wrong on a recent trip to the Caribbean and explains the terrible sunburn he has right now. Just in time for Memorial Day and Summer, we take a look at many recent findings and how they will lead us to a healthier outdoor lifestyle. (more…)