What we’re about
About Data Blokes
Data Blokes is a practical, no-fluff community for people navigating careers in analytics.
This group exists because most career meetups don’t actually help.
They’re broad, passive, and centred around vague “networking”.
Data Blokes is designed differently.
We run small, facilitated working sessions focused on clarity, positioning, and real progress - not surface-level advice or presentations.
What this group is about
This group is for people who want to:
- Understand how they’re being evaluated in the data job market
- Improve how they position themselves on CVs, interviews, and applications
- Make clearer decisions about roles, direction, and next steps
- Get practical feedback they can act on immediately
Meetups are structured and interactive.
Everyone participates. There are no spectators.
The focus is always on useful outcomes, not attendance numbers.
What our meetups typically look like
Most Data Blokes sessions are run as small-group working sessions, not talks.
You can expect:
- Clear structure and facilitation
- Direct, professional feedback
- Real examples (CVs, interview answers, job scenarios)
- Practical discussion grounded in how hiring actually works
There’s no pressure to “network”.
Connections happen naturally when they’re useful.
Who this group is a good fit for
This group works well for people who:
- Are working in, or moving toward, data-focused roles
- Have some professional experience
- Want practical insight rather than generic advice
- Are open to contributing and engaging in discussion
You don’t need a specific title, background, or seniority.
What matters is intent and participation.
How this group is run
Meetups are intentionally small
Sessions are facilitated to keep them focused and useful
Expectations are set clearly in advance
Respectful, professional discussion is the baseline
Some sessions may be paid.
This helps keep groups committed, engaged, and high-quality.
Why Data Blokes exists
The goal isn’t to run more events.
The goal is to help people leave sessions thinking:
“I finally understand what’s going on — and what I need to do next.”
If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll likely get value here.
A note on participation
Data Blokes works best when people:
- Show up prepared to engage
- Share honestly where helpful
- Respect others’ time and input
That’s how the sessions stay sharp, useful, and worth coming back to.
If this resonates
You’re welcome to join the group and keep an eye on upcoming sessions.
Each event listing will clearly outline:
- What the session focuses on
- How it’s run
- Who it’s best suited for
No pressure. No noise.
Just practical career conversations that go somewhere.
Upcoming events
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