Andy Cotgreave is a visual analytics expert who has been with Tableau in various roles since 2011 ranging from product consultant to social content manager. He is now Tableau's Senior Technical Evangelist. Prior to Tableau, Andy was a data analyst at the University of Oxford. As a technical evangelist, he helps people see and understand their data using Tableau’s innovative products. Find out more about Andy here: http://about.me/acotgreave.
Best of the Tableau Web: Developing your Tableau skills
September 17, 2019 • By Andy Cotgreave
Welcome to Andy Cotgreave's August review of the best blogs and podcasts shared by the Tableau community! This month, Andy highlights a couple of excellent places you can start in order to develop your skills.
Best of the Tableau Web: Starting a blog
August 23, 2019 • By Andy Cotgreave
Welcome to the Best of the Tableau Web for July 2019. The single most important thing to do when starting a blog: write about what makes you excited. Don’t write to try and be someone you’re not. In this diverse data community, there is a place for you and your interests. As always, enjoy this month’s posts with an excellent mix of great visualization tips, data preparation tips, and articles about changing the culture in your organization.
5 questions to ask when designing a mobile dashboard
August 15, 2019 • By Andy Cotgreave
This year, I have a goal to walk or run 1000 miles. Tracking my progress is a vital part of the fun for me. During the design the process, I asked myself several key questions, which you should also consider when developing your next dashboards. Don’t leave mobile design until the end: build for mobile as you build for desktop.
Best of the Tableau Web: Python for data prep with 2019.3 beta, JavaScript API, and WDCs
July 29, 2019 • By Andy Cotgreave
This month, Andy Cotgreave highlights the coders and developers who are blogging about inventive ways to extend the Tableau platform.
Best of the Tableau Web: New variations for lines, slopes, and parameter actions
July 12, 2019 • By Andy Cotgreave
Welcome to the Best of the Tableau Web! To keep you going for another month, here are more tips, tricks, and inspiration.