Welcome to the Community - Introduce Yourself!
Hi Everyone, my name is Angelie Janssen and I am your new community manager for the Pyramid Analytics Community. I am very excited in this new role and to connect with you all 
I believe that a good connection starts with sharing a little about yourself ā where you come from, what you do, and what you enjoy outside of work. So let me start by introducing myself!
I am based in the US, and currently reside in Utah. I have been in the analytics space since 2005, and have been with Pyramid Analytics since 2020 in both pre and post sales capacity. In the last 2 years, I have been focused on developing courses for our customers in the LMS, and working with our partners.
Outside of work, I like to spend most of my time outdoors hiking, snowboarding, running, cycling, and checking things off my list like skydiving or get my husband and friends to do challenging treks in the mountains. I also like to read and travel, and for the most part, spend time with our dogs.
I look forward to interacting with you all in this community weāre building together. Working with our customers and looking for ways to enhance user experience in the community is my priority from here on out. So please donāt hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, questions, and your awesome ideas to make this community better than it already is.
Letās keep this thread going ā please do a quick introduction! I am excited to hear from all of you, and learn more about what you do, your experiences and unique stories in this thread
PS: 10 people will be chosen randomly to get some Pyramid Analytics swag!
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Woohoo! Super excited about this new chapter in our Community!
Canāt wait to hear from our amazing Pyramid users and all things Pyramid.
Iām Sandra, and work as an e-learning developerāwhich basically means I build the courses you see in the Learning Hub! I work alongside Angelie and a fantastic team of Pyramid gurus who bring you all the interesting, useful, and technical content you find there.
Always happy to hear your thoughts on how we can improve and help you thrive!
Letās make this space awesome together!
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Alright, let me be the first to introduce myself from the folks on the other side of the Nileā¦
Iām Micha, from near Cologne, Germany, and Iāve been working as an IT consultant for 27 years. Most of that time (16 years!) has been with Cologne Intelligence, and most of it has revolved around "Business Intelligence" - or as it's now called, "Advanced Analytics."
Iāve worked extensively with SAP Business Objects, but also with MicroStrategy, Tableau, and various mobile solutions. I found "Roambi" pretty cool - until it, like XCelsius before it, got swallowed up by SAP and eventually vanished from the market...
But now we have Pyramid! Iāve been using Pyramid since early 2022, and fun fact: Tomorrow marks exactly three years since I joined this forum! Woohoo!
I was lucky enough to be involved from the very beginning in rolling out a new reporting platform for one of our customersāa cheeky little subsidiary of a big, magenta-colored telecommunications provider. (Spoiler: They chose Pyramid Analytics!) I got to support the entire journey, from market research to PoC, go-live, and user training. Itās also fascinating because this customer is big on DDC and self-service, which means weāre dealing with quite a few cultural shifts as well.
I really like this forum, even though itās usually pretty quiet around here. I often try to answer questions before and get to them, because the challenges people bring up are usually super interesting (sometimes outright crazy) and solving them is great practice. Youād think after three years youāve seen it allābut nope, not even close.
Oh, and secretly, Iām hoping that answering forum questions will earn me a free pass on the Level 3 certification. Iāve been putting that off for so long that and will probably soon say, "Too late, Mr. Daun, weāve introduced a whole new certification path..."
And otherwise? 55 years old, married, two kids (16 & 20), two and a half cats, and a ā77 VW camper van thatās currently at the welderās getting some much-needed TLC. I love spending time outside in the garden, and since running has become too exhausting, Iāve taken to long-distance hikes. Walking around Cologne is about 60 km, doable in 11 hours. And with my company, weāve taken part in several 100-km marches. Those take closer to 24 hoursāand after that, you actually start looking forward to model mappings and custom columns again.
Cheers,
Micha-
I love seeing your posts in the community, we truly appreciate you for helping as much as you can, and taking part in the community! It sounds like you've seen this whole industry evolve...and been a part of some interesting implementations, and if you are willing to, we would love to showcase anything that you think the community might benefit learning from!
...we may not be able to give you a pass to a Level 3 cert, but I do have a feeling you'd have fun flexing your Pyramid skills once you dive into it ;) Besides, you would wear the "level 3" badge with pride and belong to an Elite group of Pyramid users/nerds/or whatever else you want to call them!
I am a fellow long distance hiker/endurance sports fanatic and I sure know how those things make you feel sometimes...you may even come up with modeling alternatives in your head just so you can distract yourself from the grind :)
Cheers Micha, thanks for sticking with us and being a part of this community!
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Hi everyone!
I'm Chris and have had the pleasure of working at Pyramid Analytics for almost 4 years now. I wear many hats here at Pyramid, including leading an amazing team that includes the Community, LMS, Events, Enablement, Customer Stories, Video Testimonials and more!
I am based in NY and in my free time you will find me in a photo studio (dabbling in commercial photography) or riding one of my motorcycles - in fact be sure to check out my LinkedIn page to watch an episode (or all of them) of the Pyramid Analytics Motorcycle Diaries, where you will see me riding around the countryside on my motorcycle, as a I chat about something of interest around analytics.
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Hi everyone!
I am Roman, I am part of our Solution Engineering team. I am based in Frankfurt and have been with Pyramid for over 2 years now, spend 10+ years now in different roles in Data Management & Analytics space.
I can talk hours about running, Formula One, football, Data&Analytics....in that order :)) Feel free to reach out if you found a match :P
Looking forward for all the great new intiatives in this space!
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Hello Pyramid Community!!!
I'm Joe Beaubien and I support and help motivate the presales technical teams hear at Pyramid. My team works with out great customers and potential customers to prove out the value of Pyramid as it pertains to your specific use cases and helps drive deeper learning and understand of the WIDE and GREAT opportunity that comes with partnering with Pyramid.
I am located in St Louis Missouri here in the States and enjoy coaching my son in various sports, traveling as a family, spending time at the lake an generally being outdoors as much as I can. I also host the Apex of Analytics series here at Pyramid where we dive into different use cases and capabilities of the platform as well as addressing some of the changing landscape in the Data and Analytics space.
Great to meet everyone and looking forward to the continued growth and excitement coming to the Pyramid Community!
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Hi Everybody
I'm Kelly from the Solutions Engineering Team (Joe's Team), based in Johannesburg. I have over 12 years of experience as a Data Scientist, working with Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and everything in between.
Beyond the world of data, I enjoy PC gaming, running, and, most importantly, I have a deep obsession with cats - I have 2 of the cutest.
Looking forward to connecting with everyone and seeing all the cool projects you're working on!
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It's been a good month! Let's welcome our new community members who joined us in March
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Hello Pyramid Community!
I'm Eduardo Azanza; a little over ten years at Pyramid; now in the Customer Success team helping customers to develop, deploy and maintain/evolve data analytics projects based in our technology.
I am based in the Basque Country, in my free time I like to drive my Ducati Panigale (especially on the racing circuit) and outdoors hiking.
I look forward to meaningful discussions and knowledge-sharing with this vibrant community.
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Hello all!
I joined Pyramid in 2023 and currently run Customer Success & Professional Services. I've been in the data and analytics field for longer than I care to admit. I've had the good fortune of working with many types of organizations over the years using many different technologies. I really enjoy the variety and it's certainly never boring!
I also get to work with a fantastic group of colleagues and clients everyday. Our technology is great but our people are absolutely first rate!
In my spare time I pretend to be a rock star, dabble in photography and am somewhat interested is sports (OK I'm a self-avowed college hoops junkie and my wife says she's a football widow at times).
Looking forward to connecting here!
- Mike
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Hi Pyramid Community!
Iām Rob Bright, and Iām thrilled to be a part of this dynamic group! With nearly 30 years in Information Technology, my expertise has primarily centered around Business Intelligence and Analytics. For the past 3 years, I have proudly served on the Pyramid Analytics Pre-Sales team as the Lead Technical Solutions Engineer, focusing on our internal Pre-Sales Infrastructure.
Currently, Iām based in the Greater Cincinnati area, where I enjoy spending my free time in my home studio, writing and producing music professionally. I also enjoy cheering on our local teams, the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds!
I look forward to connecting with all of you and exploring the innovative ideas that will emerge from this community.
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Matt Dove and I manage the consultancy team here at Pyramid. I joined back at the start of 2021 coming from a Pyramid partner to join the consultancy team. I have had a few "hats" while working here but the one thing that has never changed is a passion for helping Pyramid clients achieve success.
In my spare time I'm a keen archer and music fan.
Happy to help anyone with any question, but be warned... I love discussing dashboards
.Matt
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Hi Pyramid Community,
Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself! My name is Mark Oldfield, and I'm the Global Architect on the Customer Success team here at Pyramid Analytics. I'm coming up on my six-year anniversary with the company this year!
I've been working with data for most of my IT career ā over 30 years now. My early days involved things like SQL Server 4.21 and dBase III, so yes, I'm officially old school (lol!). It's amazing how far things have come.
Away from the keyboard, I'm married, and we've got two grown sons (22 and 21) at home, plus a pair of feisty Dachshunds named Poppy and Nelly who keep things lively.
In my downtime, I love unwinding with video games (a passion since my Commodore VIC-20 days!) and also enjoy dabbling in watercolor painting.
Great to be part of this community, and I look forward to interacting with you all!
Cheers,
Mark
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Hello Pyramid Family,
Iām excited to officially introduce myself here in the Pyramid Community. My name is Alex Torti, and Iāve been with Pyramid for just over three years now, covering the New England region. Itās been an incredible rideāsome of the best years of my career, honestly.
When I first joined Pyramid, I was brand new to the world of data and analytics. I didnāt come from a traditional BI background, and I had no idea what an OLAP cube was or why semantic models mattered. Fast forward to today, and Iāve had the privilege of helping organizations across industries transform the way they think about dataāfrom self-service analytics to enterprise-scale deployments.
What makes Pyramid special to me is how it blends technical depth with ease of use and real-world business impact. Iāve learned so much from our customers, our team, and this platformāand Iām looking forward to giving back to the community that helped me grow.
Looking forward to engaging more here, sharing stories, and learning from all of you!
Cheers,
Alex Torti
Director of Sales, New England
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Hi Pyramid Community!
My name is Brendan Conway and I am a Solution Consultant on the Customer Success team here at Pyramid Analytics. I am based in Baltimore, Maryland.I've spent the last 11 years working with data in various industries, with the last few being here at Pyramid (since joining in 2022). Much of my time is spent working with our great customer base to solve business problems and achieve success on a variety of projects within the platform.
I look forward to interacting more with all of our great community here at Pyramid Analytics!
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Hey everyone!
Iām Tyler Davis, part of the Customer Success Team here at Pyramid. Iāve been in the analytics world for a long time, and I love helping customers go from āweāre exploring Pyramidā to āwe canāt imagine life without it.ā Iām all about making sure weāre driving real impact.
Iām based in Austin, TX, where life is busy (in the best way) with my wife and four awesome kids.
Really excited about what this community can become. If you ever want to brainstorm ideas, trade stories, or geek out over dashboards and new use cases, Iām in.
Looking forward to getting to know more of you and learning from what youāre doing with Pyramid!
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Hi everyone, Iām Fran!
Iāve been part of the Pyramid team since 2023 as a Customer Success Manager, based in the UK. My role is all about ensuring youāre getting the most value from the platform while aligning it with your strategic objectives. From onboarding to full adoption, Iām here to help you unlock Pyramidās full potential and drive meaningful impact.
Beyond the world of analytics, Iām passionate about staying active. Youāll often find me training at the gym or out on a walk with my energetic cocker spaniel.
Iād love to connect and discuss how you can maximize your success with Pyramid. Looking forward to engaging with you all!
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Hey Everyone!
I'm Mikhail, and I've been a Solutions Engineer at Pyramid Analytics for a few years now, helping prospects realize the value of our analytics platform through successful POVs and technical demonstrations. I like solving complex problems, leading impactful workshops, and driving data-driven decision-making.Based in Michigan, I am trying to stay active through soccer, serving as president of the Mid Michigan Soccer League, and like traveling to new places whenever I get the chance. I don't really like mac'n'cheese or marshmallows.. But I do love connecting with curious, innovative people, just like you, who challenge ideas and push the boundaries of what's possible with analytics.
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Hi everyone.
I'm Ryan, based in the UK (outside Oxford in a field). I've been at Pyramid for about three years now and am part of the UK Sales/AE team.
I am very excited to be part of this next stage of the community, and I'm looking forward to learning more about you as individuals and the joy that Pyramid Analytics brings to your daily lives.Outside work, I spend as much time as possible in the countryside, usually with my wife and a couple of sausage dogs.
Please note my door is always open, and I look forward to speaking with you all more in the future :D
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Thanks for being here Ryan! I love this view of your work from home setup, but can we also see a pic of your pups?
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Ha, thank you. We are very fortunate to have this kind of view.
Yes of course. They are currently sulking, as they are not allowed outside in the sun.
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