Welcome to FutureForward, the podcast by Techcanvass where we explore how technology is reshaping industries, careers, and leadership.
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 analyticsTips on transitioning into the field: certifications, projects, challenges
🔹 A Day in the Life
Real routines, collaborative workflows, and ethical considerations for analystsThe most rewarding and difficult parts of the job
🔹 The Road Ahead
Emerging trends and where analytics is headed nextHow 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 story05:30 – What is data analytics?11:00 – Misconceptions debunked16:00 – Common tools & beginner guidance21:00 – Analytics career paths26:00 – A day in the life of an analyst30:00 – Balancing tech and ethics35:00 – Future trends40:00 – Rapid-fire advice & resources🗓Catch the full episode on 19th June 2025 at 6:00 PM ISTStreaming on YouTube Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts🔔 Follow Techcanvass now so you don’t miss it!
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