Nicole Baratta
Data nerd, ATX Tableau User Group, Red Hatter, librarian, dog lover, and all around geek
- Don't miss Thursday's TUG: Accessibility Matters: Universal Design Means Data for All It's free, virtual, and open to all. usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #datafam #tableauusergroup #tableau #accessibility
- Don't miss this month's Austin Tableau User Group session (open to all and hosted remotely). Roshni Gohil, will walk us through how to build inclusive vizzes by applying accessibility best practices to your dashboard design. usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #datafam #tableau
- Get your tickets to see The Librarians Film. www.tinyurl.com/TheLibrariansKinema This is not just a film for fellow librarians. If you're a citizen of this country, you must see this film. (Parents, you especially want to make sure you see this and then get involved in your school boards!)
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/_sPC5B21GEQ Community Spotlight is Homer Hegedus. @wjsutton.bsky.social from The Information Lab Presentation: Bring your LLM to Tableau LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Austin-Area #datafam join us for our holiday celebration at Austin Beerworks on December 4th! usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #tableauusergroup #tableau #datavisualization
- Don't miss our upcoming TUG (open to all for free), we're gonna talk about bringing your LLM to Tableau! #tableauusergroup #datafam #tableau #ai #llm
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/Zy5yPLeyR9E @lisatrescott.bsky.social 2025 Tableau Visionary & 2021 #IronViz Winner presents Design Beyond Defaults: 5 Steps to Custom UI in Tableau. LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Hello All! Please join us for the upcoming September ATX TUG event! Lisa Trescott, Tableau Visionary, Ambassador and Iron Viz Champion (2021) will be speaking about Custom UI Design for Tableau Dashboards! usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #datafam #tableau #tableauusergroup
- Did you have trouble registering for our upcoming ATX TUG? We have fixed the error, and would love for you to join us! #tableauusergroup #tableau #datafam
- Please join our ATX Tableau User Group on Thursday, August 14th, for in-person networking and hybrid presentations from: Bo McCready (2025 Iron Viz Champ), and Jane Kamata (2024 Student Iron Viz Winner). #Tableau #Networking #DataVisualization #Austin #Data #DataFam #tableauusergroup
- Teach girls bravery, not perfection. www.ted.com/talks/reshma...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/VB225WgCB_Q Have you tried to build a table in Tableau with mixed number formats in the same column? Jeremy Hurter walks through his solution to this problem using simple structure tables. LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Reposted by Nicole Baratta📊 This week's Data Vis Dispatch brings you a healthy mix of charts and maps, covering topics like clean energy, construction, or durians. 🏗️ ☀️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaI'm intrigued by the potential* for @posit.co 's {orbital} package to translates ML prediction logic to SQL, but for now it doesn't *officially* support xgboost In this post, I explain some hacks to use orbital + xgboost and what I learned about ONNX www.emilyriederer.com/post/orbital... #data
- Have you seen the public NotebookLMs Google released? There are a few pretty fun topics to learn about. I've also created some notebooks at work that are pretty cool (can't share them here, though). blog.google/technology/g...
- Join us in person or online for a presentation by Iron Viz winner, Bo Mcready: usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #tableauusergroup #datafam #ironviz #tableau
- Philly area friends and librarians, I highly recommend seeing this. I haven't yet, but can't wait. #savelibraries
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- Are you ready for our upcoming TUG? Don't miss this virtual session by Ghafar Shah No matter where your data viz portfolio is at, you'll leave this session with actionable steps to give your Tableau Public portfolio that wow factor and accelerate your career. #tableauusergroup #tableau #datafam
- On May 24, 2025, in a 10–7 decision, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the gov can restrict access to books in public libraries simply because it dislikes or disagrees with their content. How can this be the world we live in! action.everylibrary.org/bannedbooks?... #savelibraries
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaThe real reason your morning train was delayed. 📹 isecat2222
- Check out the AI awesomeness coming out of my team! www.redhat.com/en/blog/red-... I'm having a lot of fun digging into the data I'm gathering from this one.
- Join us in June for 'Build a Winning Data Viz Portfolio (and Get That Job)' with Ghafar Shah #datafam #tableausergroup #tableau usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai...
- Looking for a new friend? Don't miss our Austin Sheltie Rescue Meet & Greet next week! #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #atx #austin #sheltie #shetlandsheepdog
- What a cool project! I love this as a librarian and a lover of history www.griotandgrits.org
- Don't miss our TUG this afternoon!! RSVP if you haven't already usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #datafam #tableauusergroup
- Any and everyone is welcome at the Austin Tableau User Group's May event! Join us online on the 15th usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #datafam #tableau #tableauusergroup
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaDr. Carla Hayden has served as Librarian of Congress with honor and distinction, bringing our prized institution to new heights. Trump’s outrageous, politically-motivated move to fire her is despicable. The Library of Congress belongs to the American people — NOT to Trump.
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/ySonCRfBEj4 @consult-ant.bsky.social talks through how his ridiculous ideas come to fruition in Tableau, and how he utilizes Animation, interactivity, and plenty of hacks to get them working! LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/ZleORI3kLKw Bo McCready shares his experience using medical data from his dad's battle with metastatic melanoma to help process his family's journey and eventual loss. LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaOn #NationalTeacherDay, we’re digging into the data on teacher pay — and there's a lot to learn. 💰 The median annual wage for pre-K-12 teachers was $63,000 in 2024. 🍎 High school teachers had the highest median pay at $64,690. #Edusky #Education #Dataviz
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaHello #DataFam, I am excited to share my submission for Week 19/2025 #MakeoverMonday in partnership with API TUG! 📊 Tableau Link: public.tableau.com/views/AsianR... Hope you enjoy the viz and feel free to share feedback! 😊 Thank you #MakoverMonday team & the API TUG team! #dataviz #data
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/YewOnm859fU Student Academic Ambassador Elvis Kwabena Asare Nkrumah presenting "Data Ethics and Responsible Data Visualisation" LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/YrkBJX5P9CI "Beyond the Boundaries of Tableau" by @ladataviz Unlock the full potential of Tableau with tools and techniques to boost your creativity and productivity. LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaLatest TUG is youtu.be/s30IEIKqrN4 "Designing Efficient Workbooks 101" by Ojo Basu Learn concepts & best practices for performant workbooks including data prep, design considerations, calculations, etc LOTS of awesome content @ youtube.com/@TeamDataFam #DataFam
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaChase Glenn, a transgender man who has led the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in South Carolina, is coming on to the national stage as the new executive director of the GenderCool Project. @gendercool.bsky.social
- Reposted by Nicole Baratta#WOW2025 W09: binary string parameters are 🔥. Many thanks to @graphhopper.bsky.social for the awesome challenge! 🔗: public.tableau.com/shared/KTGJK...
- Well... I'm not sleeping tonight, so I thought I'd invite you to join me on Finch. It's a self care app that's helping me stay on track with some basics. Tap this link or use my friend code MJY39RQYQ54 for a special reward! app.befinch.com/invite_v4/rQF3
- We were so busy at Tableau Con we forgot to send out the invite for this week's TUG - We hope you can still join us virtually to learn how to Upgrade your Skillset with Tableau Community Groups with @vizsmart.bsky.social usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #datafam #tableau #tableauusergroup
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- Reposted by Nicole BarattaWhere do you connect with the #datafam these days? We're spread over a few platforms, but the brand new Tableau Community Slack channel is bringing everyone together in one place. Whether you're new to the community or been here forever, come and join the conversation! tableau.com/community/sl...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaThere's an old saying in @tableau , Fail to prepare your data, prepare to fail, so these #tableau #datafam Prepstars make sure that we never fail with our data. Here's the nominations for this year's #vizzies
- Getting my hair colored this week and I'm going to use the #TC25 color scheme as inspiration! Can't wait to see the #datafam there!
- Reposted by Nicole Baratta🚀 I'm speaking at #TC25 – and this time, I’m teaming up with the amazing Nhung Le for the first time ! 💥 🧠 40 tips in 40 mins. ⚡️ Pure Tableau goodness. 📅 Apr 16 @ 11AM PDT – Stage 5 📅 Apr 17 @ 1PM PDT – Stage 7 🎟️ reg.salesforce.com/flow/plus/tc... #DataFam #TinyTableauTip #tc25
- The civil rights movement was won by the people, "They called to the coscience of the country", but Mr. @booker.senate.gov what do we do when there is no conscience at the head of the country anymore? I want to stay hopeful, but I see no hope in speaking reason to insanity.
- Reposted by Nicole Baratta"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaHow best to enjoy this reading of ALICE IN WONDERLAND by author Cory Doctorow? As the King of Hearts says to the Mad Hatter, "Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop." archive.org/details/Alic...
- "I failed as a leader sometimes", not today Mr. @booker.senate.gov, today you have shown all of America what a leader is supposed to look like! We are watching, we are listening, and we thank you! www.youtube.com/live/N5NfmuI...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaGO CORY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Reposted by Nicole Baratta📣 Come chat with the #DataPride #TableauUserGroup on Friday April 4th about #TC25! Chat about what to pack, how to meet people, sessions, and more. DataPride is all about LGBTQ+ community and allies, let's prep for #TC25 together. 📊🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #tableau #datafam Register at: usergroups.tableau.com/e/mzfgr4/
- I'll be attending my first Tableau Conference next month and wanted to share these great tips from Sarah Bartlett. sarahlovesdata.co.uk/2025/03/24/e... #TC25 #datafam #tableau
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaTableau 2025.1 is out🎉 And with that, our new 100% free tool: 🛠️Custom Theme Generator 🛠️ With Tableau 2025.1, you can import and export Custom Theme to change the style of your workbook. With our tool, you can configure your theme visually instead of struggling with JSON!
- We can't wait to see all our local #datafam members at our quarterly hybrid TUG event! Don't miss this chance to socialize, network, and snag some sweet swag! And join us afterwards for a happy hour sponsored by XeoMatrix. usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #tableau #tableauusergroup
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaHeads up, lawyers and law students. The @americanbar.org is stepping up. www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
- Who has the data from the day of no spending yesterday? How do we know it had any impact? #data #economicboycott
- Austin-area friends, don't miss out on our quarterly hybrid Tableau User Group. Not in Austin? That's okay you can join us virtually! usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai... #tableauusergroup #datafam #tableau
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These Google Photos alternatives offer tons of storage options at a reasonable price - Reposted by Nicole BarattaAre you Managing Up? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Join our virtual Austin Tableau User Group meeting Thursday at noon CST and hear 4x Tableau Visionary Eva Murray present "Managing Up: Why it's a really smart move for your data career" @tableaupublic.bsky.social #Tableau Register: usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaYou are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaHello dataviz and design people! We're looking for a freelancer to help us with data visualization and/or diagrams at Works in Progress. We cover topics like housing, technology, health, energy, and much more, and experience in these areas is a plus! If this is you, get in touch! (details below)
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- Anyone know how to unsubscribe from the What's Hot Classic feed? I don't see any option to remove it and I has been showing me. Images indont need to see.
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaEvery 4 years, a team of libraries & research organizations work together to preserve material from U.S. government websites during the transition of administrations. 🗳️ Get the latest on the 2024/2025 End of Term Web Archive @eotarchive.org ➡️ blog.archive.org/2025/02/06/u...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaDumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it www.zdnet.com/article/dump... by @sjvn.bsky.social via @zdnet.bsky.social Switching from shipping your project as #opensource to proprietary is a loser's move both for your code's quality and your business.
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaData commons serves the purpose of increased data sharing, by making various types of data easier to use, by increasing the quality of datasets and by ensuring that more data is available openly. opensource.org/datagovernance
- If you're overwhelmed by it all like I am, maybe this town hall will help you know how to help and what's being done to protect our rights. action.aclu.org/webform/trum...
- Reposted by Nicole BarattaFact checking RFK Jr.: No, antidepressants are not harder to quit than heroin.
