Monday morning, an analyst sits down with their coffee, and by the time it’s cool enough to drink, an AI tool has already cleaned the dataset, built a dashboard, and drafted a summary. Ten minutes.

The truth is, the agentic era isn't an existential threat for data teams. It has the potential to be a massive promotion. ​ ...

For as long as I’ve worked in data and analytics, predictions of disappearing roles have been common. A decade ago, it was the data warehouse developer. Then it was the data steward. Today, some say ...

Are data analyst jobs still safe from AI? It's complicated. In January 2025, I argued that generative AI (GenAI) would not replace data analysts for many reasons. Since writing that original article, ...

In this video, former TechTarget editor Gabriella Frick discusses the roles of data engineers, data scientists and data analysts and how they work in businesses. When hiring for data roles, the first ...

Perhaps you want to become a data analyst, but you’re not sure what degree will lead you there. Or maybe you already have your heart set on a specific degree—and you’re wondering how it will translate ...

Seven common data analyst job search mistakes can make landing interviews and offers harder, from relying entirely on generic ...

The modern data analyst role has transformed from a traditional spreadsheet keeper into an essential strategic decision partner who guides executive choices. SQL and advanced Excel functions remain ...

AI isn't taking over the SOC; it’s turning analysts into "managers of agents" who oversee automated investigations instead of getting buried in repetitive alert triage. Every SOC analyst has heard it ...