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Let us put our experience working with dozens of the world’s best-known brands to work by finding actionable insights in your data.
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Host an on-site training to learn Tableau and data visualization in the comfort of your own offices with a focus on your unique business needs.
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Upcoming Workshops
Join us for a public training workshop to get up to speed with the latest on-demand data skills and network with our experts and fellow analysts.
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Video Training
Complement your learning with a Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime membership to our on-demand Tableau learning platform, Playfair Data TV.
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Turning Data into Value.
At Playfair Data, our mission is to be the best partner resource for turning raw data into valuable insights. We accomplish this through analytics consulting, private training, public classes, and on-demand videos– all from some of the world’s most accomplished analytics talent.
Meet Our Data Experts.
Ryan Sleeper
Founder & Principal
Kansas City
Ryan Sleeper
Ryan is Founder and Principal of Playfair Data. He is the author of two Tableau books, a three-time Tableau Zen Master, the 2013 Tableau Global Iron Viz Champion, and author of the 2015 Tableau Public Visualization of the Year. Ryan holds MBA and Master of Sport Business Management degrees from UCF.
Ryan Sleeper
Founder & Principal
Kansas City
Ryan is Founder and Principal of Playfair Data. He is the author of two Tableau books, a three-time Tableau Zen Master, the 2013 Tableau Global Iron Viz Champion, and author of the 2015 Tableau Public Visualization of the Year. Ryan holds MBA and Master of Sport Business Management degrees from UCF.
Amy Leonard
Sr. Director, Operations
Kansas City
Amy Leonard
Amy has more than a decade of client service, project management, and event planning experience. At Playfair Data, Amy serves as the first point of contact for prospective consulting partners, as well as manages the scheduling, logistics and communications associated with Playfair Data’s public and private training events.
Amy Leonard
Sr. Director, Operations
Kansas City
Amy has more than a decade of client service, project management, and event planning experience. At Playfair Data, Amy serves as the first point of contact for prospective consulting partners, as well as manages the scheduling, logistics and communications associated with Playfair Data’s public and private training events.
Ann Jackson
Partner Consultant
Phoenix
Ann Jackson
Founder and Chief Analytics Evangelist for Jackson Two, Ann specializes in presenting clear data stories and connecting analytical discoveries directly to business. She is a current Tableau Zen Master and leader of the Phoenix Tableau User Group. Ann holds a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management.
Ann Jackson
Partner Consultant
Phoenix
Founder and Chief Analytics Evangelist for Jackson Two, Ann specializes in presenting clear data stories and connecting analytical discoveries directly to business. She is a current Tableau Zen Master and leader of the Phoenix Tableau User Group. Ann holds a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management.
Brittany Fong
Partner Consultant
Washington, D.C.
Brittany Fong
Founder of BFongData, Brittany specializes in data visualization design and interactive Tableau dashboard development. She is a Tableau Ambassador, leader of the Washington DC Tableau User Group, and Data + Women co-leader. Brittany holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from the University of Cincinnati.
Brittany Fong
Partner Consultant
Washington, D.C.
Founder of BFongData, Brittany specializes in data visualization design and interactive Tableau dashboard development. She is a Tableau Ambassador, leader of the Washington DC Tableau User Group, and Data + Women co-leader. Brittany holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from the University of Cincinnati.
Ethan Lang
Sr. Manager, Analytics Engineering
Kansas City
Ethan Lang
Ethan’s skills include data engineering, statistical analysis, and dashboard development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics from the University of Kansas and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics and Analytics from KU Medical Center. When not creating world-class Tableau dashboards, Ethan can be found fishing, woodworking, or spending time with family.
Ethan Lang
Sr. Manager, Analytics Engineering
Kansas City
Ethan’s skills include data engineering, statistical analysis, and dashboard development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics from the University of Kansas and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics and Analytics from KU Medical Center. When not creating world-class Tableau dashboards, Ethan can be found fishing, woodworking, or spending time with family.
Jason Penrod
Director, Information Design
Kansas City
Jason Penrod
Jason is Playfair Data’s resident renaissance man with skills in graphic design, user experience, qualitative research, photography, video production, and analytics architecture. He backs up his wide range of talents with more than 20 years of branding experience, a Bachelor's of Photography from Northern Arizona University, and a Master’s of Liberal Studies from UMKC.
Jason Penrod
Director, Information Design
Kansas City
Jason is Playfair Data’s resident renaissance man with skills in graphic design, user experience, qualitative research, photography, video production, and analytics architecture. He backs up his wide range of talents with more than 20 years of branding experience, a Bachelor's of Photography from Northern Arizona University, and a Master’s of Liberal Studies from UMKC.
Jess Purviance
Storyteller
Kansas City
Jess Purviance
Jess is an award winning animator, storyteller, and owner of Pilgrim Animation. His work simplifies the complex and creates clarity. He is on the JCCC Animation Advisory Board and volunteers at local schools as a guest speaker, t-shirt designer, and high-fiver.
Jess Purviance
Storyteller
Kansas City
Jess is an award winning animator, storyteller, and owner of Pilgrim Animation. His work simplifies the complex and creates clarity. He is on the JCCC Animation Advisory Board and volunteers at local schools as a guest speaker, t-shirt designer, and high-fiver.
Jim Donahue
Partner Consultant
Milwaukee
Jim Donahue
Founder of Rising Tides Analytics, Jim provides data and analytics consulting, helping capture, interpret, and leverage data using self-service technologies like Tableau, Alteryx and DataRobot. He has led analytics initiatives at some of the most forward-thinking financial institutions in the country. Jim holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Marquette University.
Jim Donahue
Partner Consultant
Milwaukee
Founder of Rising Tides Analytics, Jim provides data and analytics consulting, helping capture, interpret, and leverage data using self-service technologies like Tableau, Alteryx and DataRobot. He has led analytics initiatives at some of the most forward-thinking financial institutions in the country. Jim holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Marquette University.
Liz Mehrmann
Information Designer
Kansas City
Liz Mehrmann
Liz is a Designer with over 8 years of experience working directly with clients to bring their visions to life. She specializes in working with brands, creating content, user experience, and making everything just a little nicer to look at overall. Liz holds a Bachelors in Graphic Design, and an Associates in Fine Art.
Liz Mehrmann
Information Designer
Kansas City
Liz is a Designer with over 8 years of experience working directly with clients to bring their visions to life. She specializes in working with brands, creating content, user experience, and making everything just a little nicer to look at overall. Liz holds a Bachelors in Graphic Design, and an Associates in Fine Art.
Matt Chambers
Partner Consultant
South Carolina
Matt Chambers
Matt brings over 10 years of experience in information technology and data analytics. He provides data visualization, analytics, and architecture solutions that help leadership find insights and make strategic decisions. Matt is an Iron Viz finalist and a two-time Tableau Zen Master. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Clemson University.
Matt Chambers
Partner Consultant
South Carolina
Matt brings over 10 years of experience in information technology and data analytics. He provides data visualization, analytics, and architecture solutions that help leadership find insights and make strategic decisions. Matt is an Iron Viz finalist and a two-time Tableau Zen Master. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Clemson University.
Nelson Davis
Partner Consultant
Atlanta
Nelson Davis
Founding Partner and Chief Vizioneer of Analytic Vizion, Nelson focuses on how analytics drives success for the organizations he serves. A former Tableau Zen Master and multiple-time Tableau Conference speaker, Nelson is passionate about the power of visualization. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Nelson Davis
Partner Consultant
Atlanta
Founding Partner and Chief Vizioneer of Analytic Vizion, Nelson focuses on how analytics drives success for the organizations he serves. A former Tableau Zen Master and multiple-time Tableau Conference speaker, Nelson is passionate about the power of visualization. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Rody Zakovich
Partner Consultant
Orlando
Rody Zakovich
Principal of Rody Zakovich, LLC, Rody is a data visualization designer with experience in data engineering/modelling, database management, ETL development and web application design. Rody is a two-time Tableau Zen Master, former Tableau Forum Ambassador, and Shortlist Finalist for the Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards.
Rody Zakovich
Partner Consultant
Orlando
Principal of Rody Zakovich, LLC, Rody is a data visualization designer with experience in data engineering/modelling, database management, ETL development and web application design. Rody is a two-time Tableau Zen Master, former Tableau Forum Ambassador, and Shortlist Finalist for the Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards.
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