Why “I’m a Data Person” Isn’t a Career Anymore

Scott Smith has spent 20 years leading analytics consulting at Wit Solutions in Detroit — from the Business Objects and Qlikview days through Power BI and now AI.

In this episode, we dig into why just being "a data person" won't cut it anymore, what mid-market companies actually need from their data teams, how vibe coding is shaking up enterprise consulting, and Scott's blunt advice for new grads worried AI is coming for their careers.

Plus: why Detroit's data scene is slower than the coasts — and why that's about to change.