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What I Wish I Knew as a Data Analyst

A practical guide to connecting data analysis with business needs

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Jan 30, 2025
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Lessons from my own experience as a data analyst

I started working as a data analyst several years ago, and I have always enjoyed the role. In retrospect, there are so many things that I wish someone had told me when I first started.

This is an experiment. I'm sharing lessons from experience, along with practical tips that helped me bridge the gap between data and business needs. If you find value in this, please let me know, and I'll keep publishing practical insights such as this.

Let's get started with 6 things I wish I knew when I started.

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