Lately I’ve been doing a bit of MDX performance tuning and during the process I learned a new “trick” that blew my mind. Instead of just outright telling you what it is, I’d like to … Continue reading MDX: MemberValue vs Member_Value
Relationship Between Statistics and Probability
As part of my plan for edging over to the field of predictive analytics and data mining, I’ve been brushing up on some statistics via Coursera and Udacity classes. In one of the Udacity classes … Continue reading Relationship Between Statistics and Probability
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Learning Plan
In the last post, I mentioned that I would be putting together a learning plan to facilitate a shift in focus from SSAS into the realm of data mining and predictive analytics. Clearly this is … Continue reading Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Learning Plan
Why I spent > $2000 to attend the PASS Business Analytics Conference
…and was it worth it? Aside from the fact that I’m an independent consultant – which by definition means I no longer have a company shelling out the cheddar to send me to events like … Continue reading Why I spent > $2000 to attend the PASS Business Analytics Conference
SQL Saturday #285 Atlanta
Quick ‘thank you’ to all those dedicated lovers of SSAS tabular who attended my session – 20 Minute Tabular Model – at 8:15am at SQL Saturday #285. The slides were posted to the SQL Saturday … Continue reading SQL Saturday #285 Atlanta