Travis Cuzick

Travis Cuzick

Data Solutions Engineer

Travis has been architecting and coding data solutions for well over a decade and for some of the biggest companies on the Fortune 500.

As a self-taught developer and an Instructor of the Zero to Mastery Academy, Travis aims to make the learning process as efficient, intuitive, and fun (yes, fun!) for his students as possible to help them achieve real world success that extends far beyond the completion of his courses.

Travis applies exceptional SQL programming skills and extensive experience querying and manipulating multi-terabyte enterprise data stores for his work as a Data Solutions Engineer with major U.S. financial institutions. With a focus on being a strong communicator that is effective at defining complex business requirements and concisely summarizing detailed data analysis to business leaders, you know Travis can both talk the talk and walk and walk.

Courses should teach practical skills that are current and that lay a foundation for a future in this incredible and exciting industry. Having started as a self-taught developer, Travis knows the overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to begin, and the importance of learning from the best available sources.

Drawing from his vast experiences, Travis will show you that you don’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars to get the skills you need to learn in-demand and future-proof skills, get hired, and make a difference.

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Beginner’s Guide to Lowercase in Python preview
Beginner’s Guide to Lowercase in Python

Struggling with messy text? Learn how Python's lower() method can transform your strings, clean data, and make your code more efficient and reliable.

Beginner's Guide to Python Exponents (With Code Examples) preview
Beginner's Guide to Python Exponents (With Code Examples)

Master Python exponents fast! Learn how to simplify complex calculations, boost code efficiency, and automate tasks with clear, real-world examples.

Top 30 Data Analyst Interview Questions + Answers preview
Top 30 Data Analyst Interview Questions + Answers

Pass your data analyst interview with confidence. This guide covers 30 must-know questions and answers to help you feel prepared and ready to impress.

Beginner’s Guide to Python Block Comments (With Code Examples) preview
Beginner’s Guide to Python Block Comments (With Code Examples)

Struggling to make your Python code clear? Discover how block comments simplify complex logic and boost code readability. A must-know for any Python developer!

How to Find and Remove Duplicates in Excel: A Simple Guide preview
How to Find and Remove Duplicates in Excel: A Simple Guide

Is duplicate data causing errors? Learn how to clean up your Excel sheets in minutes with this simple guide to removing duplicates using Excel's best tools.

Beginner's Guide to Python Docstrings (With Code Examples) preview
Beginner's Guide to Python Docstrings (With Code Examples)

Struggling with code documentation? Learn how to write Python docstrings for better readability and maintainability, with automated documentation.

Beginner's Guide to Using Comments in Python (With Code Examples) preview
Beginner's Guide to Using Comments in Python (With Code Examples)

Learn how to write comments in Python to simplify your code, improve collaboration, and ensure easy debugging with this comprehensive beginner’s guide.

Beginner's Guide To List Comprehensions In Python (+ Code Examples) preview
Beginner's Guide To List Comprehensions In Python (+ Code Examples)

Learn how Python list comprehensions can make your code cleaner, faster, and more efficient with real-world examples in this beginner-friendly guide.

Beginner's Guide To The Python ‘Not Equal’ Operator (!=) preview
Beginner's Guide To The Python ‘Not Equal’ Operator (!=)

Master Python’s != operator with this beginner’s guide. Learn how it works, avoid common mistakes, and improve your coding with practical examples

Beginner’s Guide To Python Automation Scripts (With Code Examples) preview
Beginner’s Guide To Python Automation Scripts (With Code Examples)

Use Python automation scripts to save time, reduce errors, and boost productivity. Perfect for all skill levels. Work smarter, not harder!

Power BI vs. Tableau: Comprehensive Comparison Guide preview
Power BI vs. Tableau: Comprehensive Comparison Guide

Compare Power BI and Tableau in this comprehensive guide. Learn about features, pros and cons, and find out which tool suits your data visualization needs best.

Top 36 Power BI Interview Questions and Answers for 2024 preview
Top 36 Power BI Interview Questions and Answers for 2024

Ace your Power BI interview! Learn the top 36 questions and detailed answers to help you prepare for your data analytics role and impress your interviewer.

How to Become a Data Analyst: Step-By-Step Guide preview
How to Become a Data Analyst: Step-By-Step Guide

With 95,000+ jobs available and $80,000+ salaries, it's the perfect time to get started in the field of Data Analysis. Become a Data Analyst this year!

How to Become a Data Engineer: Step-By-Step Guide preview
How to Become a Data Engineer: Step-By-Step Guide

With 300,000+ jobs available and $120,000+ / year salaries, now is the perfect time to become a Data Engineer. Here's your step-by-step guide - with resources!

How To Use ‘What-If’ Parameters In Power BI preview
How To Use ‘What-If’ Parameters In Power BI

Will a discount increase sales or lower them? Find out answers to these questions (and more), before you implement them by using what-if parameters in Power BI.

How To Use Power Query: A Beginners Guide preview
How To Use Power Query: A Beginners Guide

Do you want to transform your raw data into actionable insights? Learn the basics of how to use Power Query, in this step-by-step guide (with examples!).

How to use DATEADD for Period-Over-Period Analysis in Excel preview
How to use DATEADD for Period-Over-Period Analysis in Excel

DATEADD is great for period-over-period analysis (right inside Pivot Tables). And it's easier to use than you think... here's how (with setup, code, examples)!

8 Excel Project Ideas To Improve Your Skills + Build Your Portfolio preview
8 Excel Project Ideas To Improve Your Skills + Build Your Portfolio

Want to get better at Excel? Then you need to build real-world projects. These 8 project ideas will push your limits! If you can build these, you're a pro.

Power BI: Best Practices For New + Experienced Users preview
Power BI: Best Practices For New + Experienced Users

From my 10+ years of architecting and coding data solutions, these are my recommended best practices for your Dashboard, Data Model, and Workspace in Power BI.

How To Use Measures In Excel (With Examples!) preview
How To Use Measures In Excel (With Examples!)

Why use measures? How about portable, reusable functions, that auto-update in each pivot table, when you update the single source? Learn how in this guide!

How To Create User-Defined Functions In VBA (With Examples) preview
How To Create User-Defined Functions In VBA (With Examples)

Want to create custom functions (UDFs) in VBA that you can also export as Add-ins for anyone to use? Well, let me walk you through exactly how (with examples).

Merging Datasets in Excel preview
Merging Datasets in Excel

Want to merge large datasets across multiple sheets - without using VLOOKUP or Power BI? Learn how, with Excel + Power Query in this step-by-step tutorial.

The Excel Data Model: What Is It & How To Use It preview
The Excel Data Model: What Is It & How To Use It

With the ability to process millions of rows of data, the Excel Data Model is one of the most powerful tools in the beginner BI toolbox. Here's how to use it.

Top 5 Reasons To Become A Business Intelligence Analyst preview
Top 5 Reasons To Become A Business Intelligence Analyst

If you enjoy numbers, problem-solving, and finding out WHY things happen, then becoming a Business Intelligence Analyst might be the perfect new role for you!

AMA Deep Dive on Data Solutions & VBA Programming preview
AMA Deep Dive on Data Solutions & VBA Programming

Is VBA programming difficult to learn? Which is better for data analysts: Python or VBA with Excel? Travis Cuzick answers these questions & more in this developer AMA.

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Learn VBA For Excel preview
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Learn VBA For Excel

Still not even sure if you should learn VBA for Excel? We break down our top 5 reasons why you should start learning VBA and how you can get started today.

How To Use VBA Loops In Excel (For Next, For Each, Nested) preview
How To Use VBA Loops In Excel (For Next, For Each, Nested)

This VBA tutorial will teach you 3 VBA loops that you can use in VBA for Excel to automate repetitive tasks. You'll learn For Next, Nested, and For Each Loops.

How Developers Can Use Excel to Accelerate Their Career preview
How Developers Can Use Excel to Accelerate Their Career

Spoiler: It doesn’t matter. If you want to be a great programmer, you need to change your mindset and stop thinking in terms of what is best to use. What wins? What will get you the highest salary? What is the best for the situation at hand?