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Kansas City
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
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.
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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.
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Partner Consultant
Phoenix
Ann Jackson
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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