Ep - 3 | Data Analytics – Concepts, Process, Careers & Skills | FutureForward | Techcanvass Podcasts

Welcome to FutureForward, the podcast brought to you by Techcanvass where we explore the cutting edge of technology and its impact on business and careers.

In Episode 3: "Data Analytics – Concepts, Process, Careers & Core Skills", your host Abhishek Srivastava, Founder & Chief Mentor, Techcanvass is joined by Aniket Joshi, Product Owner.

🌟 About Our Guest: Aniket Joshi
Aniket brings hands-on experience from the financial services world, where he builds analytics products that drive real-world decisions. As a Product Owner, he’s an expert at translating complex data challenges into clear solutions and empowering teams to think in metrics, not myths.

🎧 What We Cover in This Episode:

🔹 Defining Data Analytics
What data analytics really means without the buzzword fluff
The four types of analytics: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive

🔹 Real-Life Use Cases
How finance, healthcare, retail, and more use data to solve real problems
How analytics complements, not competes with, AI

🔹 Toolkits & Techniques
What platforms beginners should explore (think Power BI, Tableau, SQL…)
Soft skills that matter just as much as technical skills

🔹 Career Paths & Advice
Common roles, responsibilities, and qualification pathways in analytics
Tips on transitioning into the field: certifications, projects, challenges

🔹 A Day in the Life
Real routines, collaborative workflows, and ethical considerations for analysts
The most rewarding and difficult parts of the job

🔹 The Road Ahead
Emerging trends and where analytics is headed next
How to build future-ready skills

🔹 Final Takeaways
Key insights, recommended reading, and top resources for those starting out

⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro & Aniket’s personal story
05:30 – What is data analytics?
11:00 – Misconceptions debunked
16:00 – Common tools & beginner guidance
21:00 – Analytics career paths
26:00 – A day in the life of an analyst
30:00 – Balancing tech and ethics
35:00 – Future trends
40:00 – Rapid-fire advice & resources

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