Michael Bellamy

Michael Bellamy is a Tableau and Alteryx Consultant at The Data School New York. He is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to drive informed decision-making and optimize strategic growth and success using analytics and visualization tools.

Michael has a strong academic background, including a master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's in Sociology. He also has extensive work experience in business consulting and entrepreneurship.

Having completed a rigorous 4-month consulting training program at The Data School New York, specializing in the Tableau and Alteryx suite of products, Michael has refined his data analysis and visualization expertise. In his time at The Data School New York, Michael took on the role of Project Manager as part of a client project and successfully contributed to numerous other client projects across diverse industries as a team member. Michael is adept at designing, building, and implementing client-focused data solutions independently and in collaboration with dynamic teams.

Moreover, Michael actively engages in continuous learning through pursuing certifications and participation in public and private training sessions, focusing on data analytics best practices and effective utilization of the Tableau and Alteryx suite of products.

Beyond his professional commitments, Michael is an enthusiastic Liverpool F.C. supporter and he also enjoys mentoring, gaming, nature walks, quality family time, and traveling.

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Tue 24 Oct 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Crafting Your GitHub Persona: Building Your Profile and Adding Your Character
When I first started using GitHub I found it very technical and intimidating and I still do. These days I find it a little easier to navigate and publish projects on the platform so I thought it would be cool to create a guide to creating a portfolio on GitHub
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Fri 29 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Dashboard Week Day 5 - New York Cafeteria Inspections (2020-2023)
On the last day of Dashboard Week, we were given the task of creating a Tableau Dashboard using inspection data from NYC Open Data for cafeterias permitted in public, private, and parochial schools in NYC. Overview of the Dataset from NYC Open Data: (https://data.cityofnewyork
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Sat 30 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Dashboard Week Day 4 - Curate A Playlist For Your Data Prep Session
On the fourth day of Dashboard Week, we were given the task of creating a Tableau Dashboard using statistics for the top 10 songs (as of February 7, 2023) of various Spotify artists and their YouTube videos. Overview of the Dataset from Kaggle (https://www.kaggle
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Wed 27 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Dashboard Week Day 3 - Rick & Morty vs. Pop Culture! (APIs)
On the third day of Dashboard Week, the task laid out for us involved using an API to retrieve information on the infamous TV show Rick and Morty
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Tue 26 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Dashboard Week Day 2 - Youth Entertainment Preferences (Survey Data)
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Mon 25 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Dashboard Week Day 1 - Kings of the Bundesliga (Web Scraping)
During the first day of Dashboard Week, the task laid out for us involved the extraction of performance-related data for German Bundesliga teams across a span of 20 seasons from the official Bundesliga website
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Sun 24 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Recursion in SQL - Use Cases for the Recursive SQL Common Table Expression (CTE)
Recursion in SQL is an advanced feature of Structured Query Language (SQL), that empowers users to traverse hierarchical data structures and establish complex relationships within databases. It's a valuable tool for querying tree-like or graph-like data representations
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Sun 24 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Context Filters in Tableau Desktop
In the realm of data visualization, the ability to derive meaningful insights from raw data is paramount. Tableau Desktop, a powerful and versatile data visualization tool, offers a plethora of features to achieve this goal
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Sun 24 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
SQL Dialects: Azure, Google, Snowflake, and Oracle
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a powerful programming language for managing and querying and processing information in relational databases
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Sun 24 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Pros and Cons of CTEs and Subqueries in SQL
In SQL, both Common Table Expressions (CTEs) and subqueries are powerful tools used to manipulate and retrieve data from databases. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, making them suitable for different scenarios based on specific requirements and preferences
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Sun 24 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Navigating the Snowflake Interface: Using SQL for Powerful Data Management
Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehousing platform, offers a powerful and intuitive interface for data management and analytics. At the core of this interface lies SQL (Structured Query Language), a versatile tool that enables users to interact with and manipulate data efficiently
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Wed 13 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Tableau's New Length Spatial Function (Version 2023.2)
Tableau Desktop 2023.2 has introduced a new feature that allows you to easily calculate the length of a line or a multi-line geometry directly within Tableau Desktop. With this feature, you no longer have to aggregate lengths and distances from external sources
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Tue 12 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Multi-Row Calculations in Tableau Prep (Version 2023.2)
If you have used Tableau Prep then the lack of multi-row calculations in Tableau Prep has been a frustration for a while. The lack of this feature often leads to “hacks” to simulate the feature. Luckily Tableau Prep now has multi-row calculations in version 2023.2
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Tue 12 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Troubleshooting Macros in Alteryx
I have been able to utilize Macros in my Alteryx workflows recently, and I can say that Macros are truly a game-changer. Macros enable you to build custom tools and automate complex tasks within Alteryx. However, like any advanced tool, troubleshooting macros can sometimes be a puzzle
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Wed 06 Sep 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Leveraging Project Management Principles for Effective Data Consulting
As businesses have become more data-driven, their reliance on in-house data teams or data consultants has become more pronounced. Data professionals and the insights they derive are now the main drivers for informed decisions related to gaining competitive advantages, and strategic growth
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Tue 29 Aug 2023 | Michael Bellamy
The Basics of Tableau Server
Tableau Server is a powerful and versatile platform that empowers organizations to leverage the full potential of their data through interactive and insightful visualizations
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Sun 13 Aug 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Reflecting on LWTDSL
The Data School New York recently hosted Learn What The Data School Learns (LWTDSL) which is a series of free training sessions for the public. These sessions are geared towards allowing anyone to learn an aspect of what is taught at The Data School by a current data schooler
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Sun 13 Aug 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Enhancing Tableau Visualizations with Wireframing & Excalidraw
Early on in our Tableau training, we were introduced to the concept of wireframing, a technique that lays the foundation for your final visualization. Our coach has nicknamed it Paper Tableau, I immediately thought of Paper Mario
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Sat 17 Jun 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Keep it dynamic, use Parameters!
In Tableau Desktop, parameters are dynamic input controls that allow users to interact with their data visualizations
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Tue 20 Jun 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Tableau Prep Challenge Recap: Bike Sales Analysis (2021, Week 2)
During our first week of training at The Data School New York, DSNY 4 completed the Preppindata Challenge - 2021 Week 2, we had the task of analyzing bike sales data
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Tue 13 Jun 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Reflections on Tableau Prep - A Way to Streamline Data Preparation
Having been recently introduced to Tableau Prep, I have been impressed with the ease at which you can clean, transform, and structure raw data. As we are all aware data collection is at an all-time high as this is needed to fuel today's data-driven world
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Mon 12 Jun 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Part 2: Career Transition: Business Consultant in a Small Market to Data Consultant in a Big City
Navigating the Path: Joining The Data School In the first part of this blog post, I shared my experiences and strategies for transitioning from a business consultant role in a small market to becoming a data analyst in the bustling city of New York
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Mon 12 Jun 2023 | Michael Bellamy
Part 1: Career Transition: Business Consultant in a Small Market to Data Consultant in a Big City
Embracing the Unknown: Transitioning from a Small Market to a Big City Imagine moving from a small island with a population of approximately 300,000 to a bustling metropolis like New York City with a population of 18,937,000
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