191: From Amazon to Consulting: Time Series Forecasting and How to Communicate Data Analytics Insights with David McCandless of McCandless Consulting

The Data Stack Show

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• David's Background and Journey in Data (0:30)
• Transition to Time Series Forecasting (2:03)
• Working on Time Series Forecasting at Amazon (2:55)
• Challenges and Experience in Time Series Forecasting (4:32)
• Transitioning to a New Role at Amazon (5:52)
• Tools and Methods for Time Series Forecasting (8:17)
• Forecasting Impact and Accuracy (15:30)
• Explaining Variance and Lessons Learned (18:58)
• Understanding Downstream Consumers and Empathy for Business Leaders (20:36)
• Amazon's Culture and Decision-Making Process (24:27)
• Assimilating into Amazon's Culture (26:04)
• Interpreting Data for Business Stakeholders (28:34)
• Consulting for Small Businesses (30:28)
• Challenges in Automation and Maintenance (32:18)
• Analyzing Financial Metrics for Small Businesses (34:51)
• Tooling and Data Solutions for Small Businesses (39:52)
• Empowering Small Businesses with Data (46:02)

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