I joined my company as a data analyst and worked my way up to becoming an data analyst consultant. I interned for a year while I was in grad school (2020–2021) but this, was my first ever 9–5 job and it was nerve-wracking to find a place for myself in an ocean of professionals with a multitude of skills and talents.

What is analytics consulting?

Analytics consultants help organizations establish a data-driven strategy by transforming data into information to ensure competitive advantage, and operational excellence and explore insights.

Analytics consultants help companies in 3 areas:

• Shape their analytics strategy including analytics organization, processes and tech stack


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  Which challenges do companies face in analytics?

  
  

  Organizations are rushing to generate actionable insights to help them make smarter business decisions and differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. 

  
  

  According to a survey conducted by McKinsey Global, challenges companies face during analytics projects can be grouped into the 3 top categories regardless of industry:

  
  
  
  
  • Strategy, leadership and talent
  
  
  • Organizational structure and processes
  
  
  • IT infrastructure