Join us for a special farewell episode of the Alter Everything Podcast as we celebrate the impactful journey of host Megan Bowers. In this episode, Megan reflects on her career in data analytics, her experiences at Alteryx, and the evolution of the podcast. Discover insights on building a personal brand, the importance of networking in the data industry, and the future of data science and AI. Hear memorable stories from past episodes, expert interviews, and practical advice for data professionals.

Panelists:

• Michael Cusic, Sr. Learning Experience Designer @ Alteryx - @mikecusic, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Alteryx Community Blog Content
• Episode 194: AI and Data Pipelines
• Episode 134: Building Trust in AI with Fiddler
• Episode 140: Using Alteryx to Understand Climate Change
• Alteryx ACE program

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of "Alter Everything," we sit down with Andrew Merrill, Alteryx product specialist and advocate, to explore best practices for integrating AI and LLMs into data analytics processes. Some topics we discuss include proven design patterns for generative AI, such as feedback loops, routing, and RAG architectures, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like token overuse and data governance challenges. Andrew shares real-world use cases, tips for leveraging Alteryx Co-pilot, and strategies for prompt engineering to maximize workflow efficiency.

Panelists:

• Andrew Merrill, Alteryx Consultant - @CoG, LinkedIn
• Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Alteryx Gen AI Tools
• Alteryx Co-pilot
• Alteryx Inspire

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Discover how Alteryx SparkED is transforming accounting education in this episode of the Alter Everything Podcast. Guest host Eric Roy interviews professors Ashley Davis (University of Oklahoma) and Ahmet Kurt (Bentley University) about integrating Alteryx into their accounting curricula. Learn how data analytics, automation, and low-code tools are preparing students for the future of accounting. Hear real-world stories of students landing jobs with Alteryx skills, practical tips for educators, and the impact of AI and automation on the profession.

Panelists:

• Eric Roy, Sr. Instructional Program Manager @ Alteryx - @ericroy, LinkedIn
• Ashley Davis, Associate Professor of Accounting @ University of Oklahoma - @adavis1, LinkedIn
• Ahmet Kurt, Associate Professor of Accounting @ Bentley University - @Ahmet_Kurt, LinkedIn

Show notes:

• Alteryx SparkED Program
• Alteryx Community Learning Paths and Tutorials
• Alteryx Certification Exam

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This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.