Ten Minute Tuesday with Sekou Tyler

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Welcome to Ten Minute Tuesday, where every week Sekou Tyler brings you quick-fire interviews with industry experts in the data field. Join us as we hear from experienced professionals about their professional journey in just 10 minutes. Sekou sits down with each guest to ask 6 thought-provoking questions, providing a concise and informative look at their journey in data. So, join us every Tuesday for a shot of expert knowledge, and get ahead of the curve in the exciting world of data

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July 28, 2026Episode 11419 min

🎙️ Episode 114 – Brent Lightsey | AI Strategy, Data Leadership & Career Journey | 🎙️

Brent Lightsey is the Founder and CEO of FirstLight Data and AI, bringing more than 20 years of experience across AI, data, analytics, software engineering, and business strategy. In this episode, Brent shares his journey from hands-on programmer to entrepreneur, the experiences that shaped his career, and the lessons he has learned helping organizations succeed with data and AI. We cover: How he got into his field The jobs that shaped him Failures and lessons learned Career advice Influential people in his journey Leadership and growth Brent started his career as a programmer at Chesapeake Energy and after earning his MBA in 2016 spent the past decade building and scaling data and AI focused companies. FirstLight has partnered with more than 40 organizations to deliver end-to-end analytics and AI foundations across nearly every major technology stack. Brent also leads Argus, a full-tenant audit, governance, and monitoring platform for Microsoft Fabric and Power BI environments. Connect with Brent Lightsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentlightsey/

July 13, 2026Episode 11315 min

🎙️ Episode 113 – Robert Crowder | Power BI, Python & Data Career Journey | 🎙️

In Episode 113 of Ten Minute Tuesday, I sit down with Robert Crowder, Principal Consultant at Maverick Data and a Data Science for All fellow with Correlation One. Robert shares his journey into data and analytics, the experiences that shaped his career, and the lessons he has learned building innovative solutions to challenging problems. As always, we cover: How they got into their field The jobs that shaped them Failures and lessons learned Career advice Influential people in their journey Leadership and growth Robert is a Principal Consultant specializing in Power BI and Python, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to every project he takes on. He is also a Data Science for All fellow through Correlation One, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and giving back to the data community. 🔗 Connect with Robert Crowder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbecrowder/

June 23, 2026Episode 11211 min

🎙️ Episode 112 – Gbóláhàn Adébáyò | Data Visualization, Community & Career Journey | 🎙️

Gbóláhàn Adébáyò is a BI and Data Analyst, Tableau Developer, and Co-Lead of the Lagos Tableau User Group at Sanlam Fintech. In this episode, Gbóláhàn shares his journey into data and business intelligence, the experiences that shaped his career, and the lessons he has learned turning complex datasets into compelling visual stories. We cover: How he got into his field The jobs that shaped him Failures and lessons learned Career advice Influential people in his journey Leadership and growth Gbóláhàn is a Tableau Visionary and 3x Tableau Public Ambassador whose work has earned 7x Viz of the Day honors and 2x Vizzies awards, and was shortlisted at the Information is Beautiful Awards 2024. Beyond his professional work he co-leads the Lagos Tableau User Group and is deeply committed to growing the data community across Africa and beyond. Connect with Gbóláhàn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbolahan-adebayo/

June 9, 2026Episode 11117 min

🎙️ Episode 111 – Brandeis Marshall | Data Governance, AI Ethics & Career Journey | 🎙️

In Episode 111 of Ten Minute Tuesday, I sit down with Dr. Brandeis Marshall, PhD, EMBA, Founder and CEO of DataedX Group, Data and AI Governance Specialist, Author, and Speaker. Dr. Marshall shares her journey from computer science academic to entrepreneur, the experiences that shaped her career, and the lessons she has learned advocating for responsible, people-first approaches to data and AI. As always, we cover: How they got into their field The jobs that shaped them Failures and lessons learned Career advice Influential people in their journey Leadership and growth Dr. Brandeis Marshall is a Webby Honoree 2026 and ITSMF Technology Executive of the Year 2024. She is the author of Data Conscience: Algorithmic Siege on our Humanity (Wiley, 2022), co-editor of Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning (McGraw-Hill, 2024), and a contributing author in The Black Agenda (Macmillan, 2022). She founded Black Women in Data in 2020 to broaden awareness and support senior-level Black women in the data industry. Her thought leadership has appeared on CNN and in publications including Medium and OneZero, and she has spoken at Harvard, Stanford, the ACLU, and the Urban League. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brandeis Marshall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandeis-marshall/

June 2, 2026Episode 11012 min

🎙️ Episode 110 – Ojoswi Basu | Data Visualization, Community & Career Journey | 🎙️

Ojoswi Basu is a 2x Tableau Ambassador, Founder and Principal Consultant at Data2Vizuals, Public Speaker, and Mentor. In this episode, Ojoswi shares his journey into data visualization and analytics, the experiences that shaped his career, and the lessons he has learned building a consulting practice from the ground up. We cover: How he got into his field The jobs that shaped him Failures and lessons learned Career advice Influential people in his journey Leadership and growth Ojoswi founded Data2Vizuals in 2013 out of a passion for data literacy and analytics. Over the years he has worked with organizations like OpenAI and CrowdStrike, spoken at global events, co-led the Tableau User Group for Retail, and mentored data professionals through the Data Visualization Society. He is deeply committed to helping teams build trust in their data and make faster, clearer decisions. Connect with Ojoswi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojoswibasu/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsKS9awrnP3cUfuNCF8ViKzqWOjdXT8vS 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-minute-tuesday-with-sekou-tyler/id1671829505

May 19, 2026Episode 10913 min

🎙️ Episode 109 – Travis McGarr | Analytics Specialist & BI Solutions Leader | Ten Minute Tuesday

In Episode 109 of Ten Minute Tuesday, I sit down with Travis McGarr, an Analytics Specialist focused on helping organizations turn data into actionable business insights through business intelligence, reporting automation, and cross-functional analytics solutions. Travis shares his journey into the world of data analytics, what drew him toward business intelligence, and the lessons he’s learned building scalable reporting solutions across finance, HR, and operations. We also discuss challenging roles that shaped his career, failures that became learning moments, and the advice he’d give to someone starting their career in analytics today. With experience in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, Power Query, and Alteryx, Travis brings a practical perspective on bridging technical execution with business strategy. Topics covered: • Career journey into analytics and BI • Lessons learned from failures and career challenges • Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, and Alteryx experience • Building scalable reporting and automation solutions • Advice for aspiring data professionals • Influential people who shaped his journey 🔗 Connect with Travis McGarr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismcgarr/ #TenMinuteTuesday #DataAnalytics #PowerBI #Tableau #BusinessIntelligence #SQL #Alteryx #CareerInData #DataCommunity

April 28, 2026Episode 10814 min

🎙️ Episode 108 – Kirk Munroe | Chief Analytics Officer, Tableau Visionary & Author | Ten Minute Tuesday 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Kirk Munroe, Chief Analytics Officer and Founding Partner at Paint with Data, Tableau Visionary, and author of Data Modeling with Tableau. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkmunroe/ Kirk brings a wealth of experience as a dynamic leader and software executive, with a background spanning product strategy, analytics, and bringing data-driven products to market. From strategic planning to user experience and product development, he’s seen every side of building impactful data solutions. In our conversation, Kirk shares his journey into analytics, the lessons he’s learned across his career, and how he approaches leadership in the data space. We also talk about the challenges that shaped him, advice for professionals growing in analytics, and the people who influenced his path along the way. #TenMinuteTuesday #TableauVisionary #DataModeling #AnalyticsLeadership #BusinessIntelligence #DataCommunity #CareerInData #LeadershipInTech

April 7, 202612 min

🎙️ Episode 107 – Jeremiah Tamanga-Darr | Data Strategy, Governance & Execution | Ten Minute Tuesday 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremiah Tamanga-Darr , Enterprise Data Leader and Principal at TD Strategies , where he helps organizations bridge the gap between data strategy and execution . LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-tamagna-darr/ Jeremiah brings a unique perspective, combining hands-on engineering experience (Python, SQL, Databricks) with executive-level data leadership. Through TD Strategies, he focuses on helping organizations navigate complex modernization efforts with practical, execution-driven approaches. In our conversation, Jeremiah shares his journey into data, lessons learned from challenging roles, and how he approaches solving real-world data problems. We also talk about governance, data quality, AI-driven prototyping, and the importance of aligning strategy with execution. He also offers advice for professionals growing in data and reflects on the people who influenced his path along the way. #TenMinuteTuesday #DataStrategy #DataGovernance #DataEngineering #Databricks #DataLeadership #CareerInData #AIinData #LeadershipInTech

March 24, 2026Episode 10612 min

🎙️ Episode 106 – Kyle Fredette | Power BI & Operational Analytics | Ten Minute Tuesday

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Fredette , who helps waste and recycling companies turn fragmented data into real-time operational insights using data platforms and Power BI. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-fredette/ Kyle works with growing organizations to replace manual Excel reporting with automated dashboards, centralize data across systems, and give leadership visibility into key operational metrics like route performance and profitability. In our conversation, Kyle shares his journey into data, the challenges he’s seen companies face with reporting and analytics, and the lessons he’s learned helping organizations scale through better data practices. He also offers advice for those starting their careers in analytics and the people who have influenced his path. This episode is a great look at how data platforms and business intelligence can drive real business outcomes.

March 10, 2026Episode 10511 min

🎙️ Episode 105 – Nirmayee Dighe | Ten Minute Tuesday 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Nirmayee (Nemo) Dighe, Associate Director of Business Intelligence, to talk about her journey in analytics, data strategy, and AI adoption.Nemo focuses on bridging the gap between business and technology, helping organizations translate data and AI capabilities into actionable insights, scalable solutions, and real business impact. Her work spans business intelligence, advanced analytics, data governance, and digital transformation. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmayeedighe/Beyond her corporate role, Nemo is deeply involved in the tech community as:• Program Lead for Girls in Tech – WIT San Francisco• Director of Professional Development for PMI Buffalo• Mentor with Women in AgileIn our conversation, she shares her career journey into data, lessons learned along the way, advice for professionals growing in analytics and leadership, and the people who influenced her path.#TenMinuteTuesday #BusinessIntelligence #AILeadership #DataStrategy #WomenInTech #GirlsInTech #AnalyticsLeadership #CareerInData #TechCommunity