Rittman Analytics

📣 Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar! In this webinar, we'll be deep-diving an AI-powered chatbot use-case by unpacking our collaboration with Welbee, a UK-based EduTech startup building their platform on Google Cloud technology. By combining Google generative AI technology with an innovative conversational analytics interface, Welbee is now opening-up the insights and analysis produced by their school survey platform to a wider audience of school, pupil and parent/guardian stakeholders. Come along to hear directly from the project collaborators who built this solution from the ground up! Whether you're new to generative AI or looking to enhance your existing data solutions, this webinar will provide valuable insights for your organisation's data strategy. What you'll learn, and what makes this solution unique: ♦ The real-world implementation of our Text-to-SQL chatbot solution ♦ Practical challenges our team encountered and how we overcame them ♦ Essential technologies powering this solution and how they work together ♦ How to embed similar generative AI capabilities into your own business 📅 February 26th 🕑 2PM UK / 9AM ET 🔗 Register now → https://hubs.la/Q0389nbJ0

Ever wondered how our project delivery team automates our monthly project RAG status reporting for our clients? In our latest blog, Mark shows how we’re using Looker Studio, @BigQuery, and Vertex AI’s Gemini 1.5-Flash to go beyond conventional metrics. By centralising and structuring data from meeting transcripts, Slack messages, project documentation, and more, we’re adding critical context needed to assign RAG statuses with confidence. This approach blends structured and unstructured data, like Fathom meeting transcripts and Statements of Work stored as PDFs, to create a holistic view of project health. The result? A dashboard that goes beyond the numbers, analysing conversations and documents to measure and report on the progress and achievements of the project so far. Read the full blog post on the Rittman Analytics Blog ↓ 🔗https://hubs.la/Q0379vXg0 Or learn more about our Generative AI Services ↓ 🔗https://hubs.la/Q0379sS80

Tracking performance is one thing, but having a dashboard that tells you exactly what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what to do next? That’s a major upgrade in decision-making 🫢 In this blog post, Mark breaks down how Google Cloud Vertex AI’s Gemini 1.5-Flash, combined with Looker Studio and BigQuery BQML, delivers decision-ready insights, without waiting around for an analyst to do the deep dive. With this technology, easily explain the “why” behind the numbers. Sales are up? AI spots the new customer driving growth. Costs are down? AI finds the operational change behind it. Curious how this works in practice? Check out the full blog post on the Rittman Analytics Blog ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q036p4_70 Or want to see what else we’re doing with Generative AI? Explore our Gen AI Services ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q036ppYj0

Helping Schools Thrive with AI-Powered Insights - Learn how! Join us on Febrary 26th for a webinar where we’ll share how we worked with Welbee, an EduTech leader, to build an AI-powered chatbot that helps schools get more from their data. Here's what you can expect: ♦ Learn how AI can help schools turn raw data into real insights ♦ The tools behind our Proof of Concept - Google Vertex AI, Text2SQL Chatbot, and more ♦ Lessons learned & practical takeaways for your team Come along to learn how this collaboration, powered by Google Cloud technologies, is paving the way for more engaged school communities. 📅 Febrary 26th  🕑 2PM UK / 9AM ET 🔗 Register now → https://lnkd.in/gK2HsmzR

Have you caught our latest Drill to Detail episode? Some exciting surprises in this one! I promise. 😌 In this episode, Mark Rittman chats with Sean Zinsmeister, Product & Developer Relations Lead at Google Cloud, about the evolution of Looker and where it’s headed next. Tune in to hear Sean’s take on Looker’s multi-cloud approach, AI-powered features with Gemini, and how Google Cloud is making BI more accessible. Sean even teases what’s next for Looker and Looker Studio so tune in! 👀 Listen to a preview below, or check out the full episode here ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q036dhKW0

We are so thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar! In this webinar, we’ll be taking you behind the scenes of how we’ve helped Welbee, an EduTech startup based in the UK, build a generative AI-powered solution that’s changing the way schools manage staff well-being. In this session, we’ll explore the AI-driven Proof of Concept (POC) we developed for Welbee, the multi-award-winning leader in staff wellbeing solutions. Come along to discover how this innovative collaboration is paving the way for schools to create healthier, more engaged staff communities using Google Vertex AI and Google Cloud. 👀 Here’s what we’ll cover: ◆ How this groundbreaking partnership leverages AI to deliver actionable insights ◆ The technology behind our groundbreaking solution, including AI-driven Pre-Analysis, Text2SQL Chatbot, and RAG Integration ◆ A deeper understanding of how AI can make a tangible difference, backed by lessons learned and future possibilities for your organisation Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how businesses like yours are leveraging our Generative AI services to drive meaningful change in the world 😊 🌐 Register now! → https://hubs.la/Q034Kywt0 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 🕑 Time: 2pm UK / 9am ET

Last night at the Brighton Data Forum, our COO Lewis Baker gave his talk on “Choosing the Right Tool for AI Agent Development”. We may be biased, but it was an incredibly thought-provoking session, exploring how complex concepts like entropy and automation intersect within the world of AI tooling! It was the perfect way to open up a conversation surrounding the evolving world of AI while also connecting with the vibrant Brighton data community. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, especially those who asked great questions and contributed to the discussion. And of course, extra special thanks to the Brighton Data Forum and Silicon Brighton for organising another fantastic event. If this talk melted your brain a little, or you'd just like to dig deeper into where information theory meets automated data workflows, you can check out Lewis’s slides here: ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q034KMTk0 Or read his full blog post on the topic here: ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q034KTvK0

Are you eager to embed AI tools into your business processes but unsure where to start? We have an excellent opportunity to learn from someone who’s been through it! Join us at the Brighton Data Forum, next week to gain insights from our COO, Lewis Baker, on the evolving landscape of AI and agentic systems through the lens of a real-world open source tool he recently developed for automating the QA process on client project engagements. Building on the concepts introduced in his recent blog post, https://hubs.la/Q033Hl4V0, Lewis will take us through the journey of deploying autonomous agents to tackle complex, real-world challenges. From concept to implementation, he demonstrate how AI-driven systems have the potential to revolutionise data workflows, improve accuracy, and optimise project efficiency. Mark your calendars, we hope to see you there 😊 📅 When: January 29th, 2025 📍Where: Barclays Eagle Labs Brighton · 1 Preston Road, Brighton 🗣️ Hosted by: Silicon Brighton 🌐 Register for the event here: https://hubs.la/Q033HjX60 Want to learn more how we're working with Gen AI? Explore our Generative AI Services?↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q033Hk9X0

This week we’re pulling another popular blog post from the archives. This time, we're revisiting when Generative AI first came to Looker via Vertex AI and BigQuery BQML. The true power of this technology lies in turning data insights into tools that empower non-technical users. Insights should drive decisions, but all too often complex data leaves people feeling stuck and unable to act. By adding conversational interfaces and automated insight summaries, this technology turns dashboards into intuitive tools that anyone can use. Rather than wrestling with charts or complex queries, users can ask direct questions and get clear, actionable answers in seconds. Head over to the blog to explore the full breakdown and see how these tools can be used to simplify your data access ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q032Nb8t0

⭐ This week, we’re excited to introduce another team member: our Marketing Assistant, Joy Evett. Joy joined the team in October and has been working to promote the amazing work we do. Here’s what she had to share: ❓Q: What’s your area of expertise, and how does it contribute? ➡️ A: As a marketer for Rittman Analytics, I’m passionate about showcasing the incredible work we do by using storytelling to bridge the gap between our technical expertise and the more relatable outcomes we deliver. For me, it’s all about showing how we solve real-world problems in a way that resonates with real people. I focus on highlighting the challenges people face when they’re struggling with data and position Rittman Analytics as a practical and accessible solution. ❓Q: What’s something interesting you’ve learned about data analytics? ➡️ A: One of the coolest things I’ve learned since joining Rittman Analytics is how to use tools like Looker to make abstract marketing concepts feel more concrete. Like using data to determine the financial value of a single page view or understanding how users navigate our website differently after coming from LinkedIn vs. organic search. Having this data not only helps me see the real impact of the work I do, but it also allows me to communicate that value to the rest of the team. I love it because it’s a perfect example of what we do. We turn data into something meaningful that drives decisions and delivers results. ❓Q: Outside of work, what are you passionate about? ➡️ A: Outside of work, I love spending time in nature and exploring the beauty of East Sussex. On weekends, you’ll often find me foraging along the coastline, walking the Downs, or camping at Seven Sisters. There’s something so grounding about stepping away from the chaos of modern life and immersing myself in the small, intricate details of the natural world. It's my favourite way to recharge. Find out more about our team and the work we do ↓ 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q032NdL30