Alter Everything

We’re back! In this episode of Alter Everything, Josh Burkhow sits down with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks and a pioneer of AI in sports. From building operating systems as a kid and studying at Caltech to transforming baseball analytics and now shaping enterprise AI strategy, Ari shares how physics-inspired thinking, relentless curiosity, and better data have driven his career. They explore the evolution from databases to generative AI, common mistakes organizations make with GenAI, why data engineering matters more than prompt engineering, and how true evangelism is about planting seeds and not pushing hype.

Panelists
Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism @ Databricks – LinkedIn
Joshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx – @JoshuaB, LinkedIn

Topics
Databricks
Major League Baseball analytics & the Moneyball era
AI in sports, healthcare, and enterprise
Generative AI & data engineering foundations
Data + AI governance
Raoul Wallenberg humanitarian investigation
Alter Everything podcast

We’re back! Explore the future of artificial intelligence in the year 2026 with Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer at ServiceNow, and Dr. Jupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist at Alteryx. This milestone 200th episode examines the critical shift from AI as an answer machine to AI as an autonomous work agent capable of executing tasks independently. Learn about the four characteristics of AI agents (perceive, reflect, act, learn), discover which tasks organizations should and shouldn't delegate to AI, and understand why modernization, trust, and governance matter more than model selection. 
Panelists:
Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer @ ServiceNow - LinkedIn
Jupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist @ Alteryx - LinkedIn
Joshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB, LinkedIn
Show notes: 
ServiceNow
Alteryx
Data.world
"Beyond the Algorithm" by Patrick McGarry (upcoming publication)

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Join us for a special farewell episode of the Alter Everything Podcast as we celebrate the impactful journey of host Megan Bowers. In this episode, Megan reflects on her career in data analytics, her experiences at Alteryx, and the evolution of the podcast. Discover insights on building a personal brand, the importance of networking in the data industry, and the future of data science and AI. Hear memorable stories from past episodes, expert interviews, and practical advice for data professionals. 
Panelists: 
Michael Cusic, Sr. Learning Experience Designer @ Alteryx - @mikecusic, LinkedIn
Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn
Show notes: 
Alteryx Community Blog Content
Episode 194: AI and Data Pipelines
Episode 134: Building Trust in AI with Fiddler
Episode 140: Using Alteryx to Understand Climate Change
Alteryx ACE program

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of "Alter Everything," we sit down with Andrew Merrill, Alteryx product specialist and advocate, to explore best practices for integrating AI and LLMs into data analytics processes. Some topics we discuss include proven design patterns for generative AI, such as feedback loops, routing, and RAG architectures, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like token overuse and data governance challenges. Andrew shares real-world use cases, tips for leveraging Alteryx Co-pilot, and strategies for prompt engineering to maximize workflow efficiency. 
Panelists: 
Andrew Merrill, Alteryx Consultant - @CoG, LinkedIn
Megan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedIn
Show notes: 
Alteryx Gen AI Tools
Alteryx Co-pilot
Alteryx Inspire

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Discover how Alteryx SparkED is transforming accounting education in this episode of the Alter Everything Podcast. Guest host Eric Roy interviews professors Ashley Davis (University of Oklahoma) and Ahmet Kurt (Bentley University) about integrating Alteryx into their accounting curricula. Learn how data analytics, automation, and low-code tools are preparing students for the future of accounting. Hear real-world stories of students landing jobs with Alteryx skills, practical tips for educators, and the impact of AI and automation on the profession. 
Panelists: 
Eric Roy, Sr. Instructional Program Manager @ Alteryx - @ericroy, LinkedIn
Ashley Davis, Associate Professor of Accounting @ University of Oklahoma - @adavis1, LinkedIn
Ahmet Kurt, Associate Professor of Accounting @ Bentley University - @Ahmet_Kurt, LinkedIn
Show notes: 
Alteryx SparkED Program
Alteryx Community Learning Paths and Tutorials
Alteryx Certification Exam

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.