Qlik Spotlight

JP talks to me about Section Access Management (SAM) and how it adds a layer of simplicity around managing your Qlik section access environment

Uma Mahida from Qlik talks about Diwali and how her family celebrates this important time in the  Indian calendar.

In episode 2 of this series me and Gail talk to Mike and Kathi about how Qlik are fighting racism in corporate America and across the globe.

I have a great chat with Ellie about Data Brilliance and how Qlik accelerated their digital transformation and increased adoption within BT Consumer

Had a great chat with Masaki who works as a pre-sales manager in Japan. He and his co-authors spotted a gap in the market where there were no Instructional Qlik Sense books written in Japanese. So they decided to write one themselves, they had a few challenges on the way such as what material to include without the book being 2000 pages long but the rest is history, you can go to all of the popular online book stores and buy a copy. What a great example of  entrepreneurial spirit and go get attitude.

Gail, Mike and Kathi talk about racism and bias in a corporate environment.Mike and Kathi talk about how Qlik is looking at these issues and meeting them head to head.

Me and CJ record a virtual Spotlight during a time where we are all having to work remotely. He gives hints on how to work remotely and what we should and shouldn't be doing during the Covid-19 pandemic

Had a great chat with Jordan who is not only keeping safe with coronavirus but also another natural occurrence. Jordan is at home with 5 children and that creates its own challenges and opportunities. Jordan is OK with his stock of pasta but also relies on Oreo's for sustenance.

I talk to Vanja about why the average in Sweden compared to men in programming is 6% and how this can be changed. She gave a fascinating presentation in the Lund office which can be accessed via the table below and is well worth a watch. Vanja helped to setup the Pink Programming Initiative which promotes females in IT and hopes to change that figure of 6%

How do you connect 2,500 people across 100 countries? Not just keeping them informed but helping them feel part of one organisation. At one time the common way to do this was by holding the annual company get-together, where everyone flew to a hotel in a nice location for a week of work and social activities. But as pressures on travel increase, these events are increasingly rare. So how can you re-create that sense of being part of one organisation? If people aren’t able to spend time face-to-face how can they "get behind the PowerPoint" and so get to know their leaders and colleagues as people? One solution is podcasting. In the first episode of the new season of Talking Leaders, Qlik Spotlight Evangelist John Sands talks with Paul Gisby about the video and audio podcasts that he produces that are designed to bring the people of Qlik together, without any of them having to leave home Also this podcast can be found here https://vqx.podbean.com/e/john-sands-qlik-spotlight-evangelist/

I catch up with Chris at Sales Kick Off in Las Vegas. He talks to me about how SDG is diversifying both on a geographical and Industry basis

I talk to Dave at SKO 2020 about the way BT are using Qlik. They are looking at viewing their customers across the whole BT data landscape which offers up its own challenges. Qlik is helping them bring together many disparate data formats. He also talks about the importance of Data Literacy in creating a real time actionable view of their customers.

I catch up with Patrick from IAS and he gives me insight in to why he loves Qlik and how it helps him to deliver to his customers. IAS have a hugely complicated data infrastructure and Qlik helps him to destroy the silos that are inevitable with complication.

I managed to catch up with Martin at the New York Data Revolution Tour. He talks to me about whats the future for Vizlib. Also available as a YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or7Y-yGDmhA

Had a great chat with Ranjit the CEO of Rox AI. He talks of the future for Rox AI and the strong partnership he has with Qlik. Also available on the Qlik Spotlight YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW1uf5CQ_gSrR6wZ-WSwAzEJrnve9T-Ff

Paul talks to me about the new patent registered by Qlik and the process it entails. This QDC patent took about 4 years to reach fruition and allows us to protect the process around this unique function for Qlik. This isn't the only patent Qlik produce and is critical to show how unique Qlik products are when compared to our competition.

Had a great chat with Sunil at the London Data Revolution Tour and we talked all things Alerting and what is the future like for Rox AI and its alerting tool.

I talk to Daryl D'Cruz and Emma Alexander from Samsung Europe and Gary Palmer from Forbidden Planet at the London Data Revolution. They talk about how the day has been for them and how important networking is at events like this. We also talk about data literacy and how data illiterate people are.

Adam talks about the Statoids he and Daniel Lumkeman created for the London DRT. Its a blend of fun and also spreading the message of the importance of data.

This is a bit of a taster for the full interview at the New York Data Revolution Tour. We talk about the long relationship Qlik has had with Qlik and what to look forward to at Vizlib.

Reine talks to me about the work Medair are doing in the Lebanon and how Qlik help them with their work.  

I talk to Mark about IPC and what makes their approach such a success with their clients. Mark explains how IPC's solutions help make Qlik a Data Solution

Isa talks to me about the Fika she and her colleagues are running to raise money for WeSeeHope. She will also take that money full circle as she is going to Malawi to see how Qlik's money is being spent. Since I recorded this interview Isa has been to Malawi and the Fika raised about $760, well done to Isa and everyone who helped to make it happen.

I managed to spend some time with Jennifer during the Lund Expo and she talked about her current role and career journey to Qlik. Jennifer is in Lund because of a job swap from the Ottawa office and she tells me how important these opportunities are.

I chat to Karin Olsson Landehag about the Lund expo, what it takes to setup and why it is so successful

Me and Caryl have a chat about her role and her journey to Qlik. Caryl likes Qlik so much she has worked here twice and she gives more detail on that and her current role. Caryl also talks about knowledge management and what she thinks that means We talk in depth about the importance of having executive-level prioritization to achieve a culture of content ownership and governance. In her spare time she practices yoga and enjoys cooking. The last film she watched has given another film to my has to be watched list.

The Lund office are raising money for weseehope by running a tramway relay.

How RealTime Data Streaming and Integration Set the Stage for DataOps and Using AI for Data Automation

I caught up with Rebecca at the UK Country Day and we talk about how Qlik are promoting D&I

I catch up with Ted at the UK country day and we talk about the acquisition by Qlik of Attunity and what that means. Also Ted tells me why the joining together of Qlik, Data Catalyst and Attunity is such a game changer. 

Sebastian Servat the CEO of Qore Solutions talks about his collaboration solution Qommentary and how it manages to push analytics to the very edge of an organisation.

 How real time data streaming and integration set the stage for DataOps and using AI for data automation

I talk to Stephanie in the KOP office about how Qlik is working with her office to promote Data Literacy with the student bodies she works with in the Pennsylvania area,

Maria talks to me about her very diverse role in operations for the APAC region. Her role includes planning, go to market strategy and compensation. One of her roles is making her team focus and get to know her new RVP Geoff Thomas.

I spoke to Chaitanya about his move from Mumbai to Singapore. He works with commercial and OEM partners in the APAC region. Chaitanya talks to me about the opportunities he faces in the APAC region and the challenges with such a diverse region.

I get the rare pleasure of interviewing myself at Qonnections. We talk about my career journey through Qlik and what sparked Qlik Spotlight, they do say you are your harshest critic and that is certainly true in this interview. I can take no credit for this it all goes to Mark Powell what a wizard of post production. Also available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nesWSK3CEdI

One of the most interesting conversations I have had with this intelligent group of people with a huge amount of knowledge around data. Alan, Chantilly and Ben discuss subjects such as data bias and how data can be used for good reasons but also bad. Why do company's say that data literacy is important but wont invest cash to employ someone with data literacy skills.

During Qonnections in Dallas I had the very great pleasure of speaking to Angelika. Angelika is a Qlik Luminary and uses Qlik to educate her students at MagnaVersum and ensure they reach the workplace with data literacy skills. She also has a love of furniture restoration and has not one but two sheds!

Jenn talks to me about her career journey to Qlik and what her role means. Her new role is incredibly important especially in the SAAS and subscription environment we are moving to inhabit. Jenn talks about her to do list and what we have to get right.

I talk to Charney at Qonnections in Dallas, he looks back at his time previously at Qlik and his return with the Crunch Bot acquisition. Learn more about his new role at Qlik and the change of name to the Qlik Insight Bot.

I talk to one of our newest colleagues from Attunity at Qonnections. Itamar was the CMO at Attunity and has a huge amount of knowledge around data. We talk about data literacy and why customers store so much data and how they then use it effectively. We also look at the Attunity product and what is its secret sauce.