Q3 BAUG kicked off with special guest Matt McDonald, Product Manager at Staples, giving a presentation on useful tool combinations in Alteryx.
Prior to his speech we crowned three winners of our Quizizz competition. Thanks to Alex, Ryan, and Mei for participating and winning their Alteryx swag!
Matt kicked off his presentation expressing his preference for using Alteryx in data analysis, emphasizing its ease of use, repeatability, versatility, and efficiency compared to traditional tools like Excel. Matt explained how he leverages Alteryx daily to address business questions while also supporting in business decisions.
The main topic of the presentation was useful tool combinations. Matt identified and explained several combinations of tools he frequently uses in Alteryx, such as Input and Select, Select & Output, and Join followed by Union and sometimes a Formula tool. Matt provided practical examples through workflows for each combination, showcasing how these combinations help solve specific problems in data analysis.
In conclusion, Matt shared insights into his practical use of Alteryx for data analysis, focusing on specific tool combinations that have proven effective in his day-to-day tasks. What's you favorite tool combination in Alteryx and what tools help you to answer your most important business questions?
