Advanced Tableau Mapping Series: Calculating Weighted “Center of Gravity”
Maps, like the one below, can sometimes be overwhelming to interpret. Each point on the map shows an individual sale. A stakeholder may pose the...Read More
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At Playfair Data, our mission is to be the best partner resource for turning raw data into valuable insights. We accomplish this through business consulting specializing in data analytics, analytic and statistical models for data and teaching in the field of concepts of data analysis – all from some of the world’s most accomplished analytics talent.
Meet Our Data Experts.
Ryan Sleeper
Founder & Principal
Kansas City and Orlando
Ryan Sleeper
Ryan is Founder and Principal of Playfair Data. He is the author of three 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 the University of Central Florida.
Ryan Sleeper
Founder & Principal
Kansas City and Orlando
Ryan is Founder and Principal of Playfair Data. He is the author of three 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 the University of Central Florida.
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 and new team members, 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 and new team members, as well as manages the scheduling, logistics and communications associated with Playfair Data’s public and private training events.
Alyssa Huff
Sr. Manager, Visual Analytics
Kansas City
Alyssa Huff
Alyssa brings a creative background and analytics skills together to create beautiful, informative visualizations. She holds an MBA from Kansas State University. Alyssa is a voracious reader and loves to draw, paint, and bake in her free time.
Alyssa Huff
Sr. Manager, Visual Analytics
Kansas City
Alyssa brings a creative background and analytics skills together to create beautiful, informative visualizations. She holds an MBA from Kansas State University. Alyssa is a voracious reader and loves to draw, paint, and bake in her free time.
Ariana Cukier
Sr. Manager, Data Engineering
Orlando
Ariana Cukier
Ariana’s skills include data engineering, automation, and reporting, with a specialization in Alteryx and Tableau. She holds a Master in Healthcare Informatics and a Bachelor in Psychology, both from the University of Central Florida.
Ariana Cukier
Sr. Manager, Data Engineering
Orlando
Ariana’s skills include data engineering, automation, and reporting, with a specialization in Alteryx and Tableau. She holds a Master in Healthcare Informatics and a Bachelor in Psychology, both from the University of Central Florida.
Dan Bunker
Marketing Coordinator
Kansas City
Dan Bunker
Dan holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Bendictine College and is pursuing a Masters in Data Analytics from Rockhurst University. He is responsible for coordinating Playfair Data's email campaigns, social media, and other marketing initiatives. During his free time, Dan enjoys discovering the best restaurants and happy hours in Kansas City.
Dan Bunker
Marketing Coordinator
Kansas City
Dan holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Bendictine College and is pursuing a Masters in Data Analytics from Rockhurst University. He is responsible for coordinating Playfair Data's email campaigns, social media, and other marketing initiatives. During his free time, Dan enjoys discovering the best restaurants and happy hours in Kansas City.
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.
Felicia Styer
Sr. Manager, Visual Analytics
Kansas City
Felicia Styer
Felicia is a data visualization and Tableau expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from Truman State University. Outside of hacking Tableau, Felicia enjoys board games, thrifting, and exploring new places.
Felicia Styer
Sr. Manager, Visual Analytics
Kansas City
Felicia is a data visualization and Tableau expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from Truman State University. Outside of hacking Tableau, Felicia enjoys board games, thrifting, and exploring new places.
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, 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Jason Penrod
Director, Information Design
Kansas City
Jason is Playfair Data’s resident renaissance man with skills in graphic design, user experience, qualitative research, 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Maddie Dierkes
Visual Analytics Associate
Kansas City
Maddie Dierkes
Maddie has a background in pricing analytics with strong interests in data visualization and machine learning. She holds a Bachelors in Economics and Applied Mathematics as well as a Masters in Data Analytics from Rockhurst University. She has also both played and coached soccer during her time at Rockhurst and still enjoys playing in her spare time.
Maddie Dierkes
Visual Analytics Associate
Kansas City
Maddie has a background in pricing analytics with strong interests in data visualization and machine learning. She holds a Bachelors in Economics and Applied Mathematics as well as a Masters in Data Analytics from Rockhurst University. She has also both played and coached soccer during her time at Rockhurst and still enjoys playing in her spare time.
Maggy Muellner
Sr. Visual Analytics Associate
Orlando
Maggy Muellner
Maggy brings a business background as well as skills in quantitative and qualitative research and data visualization. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Management from Management Center Innsbruck and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Computer Science at IUBH Internationale Hochschule. When not at work, you can find Maggy outdoors hiking or surfing in the Florida sun.
Maggy Muellner
Sr. Visual Analytics Associate
Orlando
Maggy brings a business background as well as skills in quantitative and qualitative research and data visualization. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Management from Management Center Innsbruck and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Computer Science at IUBH Internationale Hochschule. When not at work, you can find Maggy outdoors hiking or surfing in the Florida sun.
Matt Snively
Manager, Analytics Engineering
Kansas City
Matt Snively
Matt specializes in bringing storytelling and data together to reveal straightforward solutions to complex problems. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Master's degree in Data Science & Analytics from the University of Missouri. He enjoys skiing, biking, and baking desserts with too many ingredients.
Matt Snively
Manager, Analytics Engineering
Kansas City
Matt specializes in bringing storytelling and data together to reveal straightforward solutions to complex problems. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Master's degree in Data Science & Analytics from the University of Missouri. He enjoys skiing, biking, and baking desserts with too many ingredients.
Rafael Simancas
Visual Analytics Architect
Orlando
Rafael Simancas
Rafael holds a Bachelor of Science in User Experience Design with a minor in Information Technology from DePaul University. With a passion for technology and product design, Rafael likes projects that have a positive influence on the community. An avid learner, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, volunteering, new food experiences, and soaking in the sun.
Rafael Simancas
Visual Analytics Architect
Orlando
Rafael holds a Bachelor of Science in User Experience Design with a minor in Information Technology from DePaul University. With a passion for technology and product design, Rafael likes projects that have a positive influence on the community. An avid learner, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, volunteering, new food experiences, and soaking in the sun.
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