Who are the Tableau DataDev Ambassadors?

Learn about the 2024 Tableau DataDev Ambassadors and how they share their knowledge as experts in Tableau’s developer platform and tools.

Tableau Ambassadors teach and share while fostering a positive and supportive space within the data community. They give credit where credit is due, and prioritize inclusivity in everything they do. They shine a spotlight on new voices, innovative ideas, and make the communities around them better. Tableau Ambassadors serve one-year terms in one of seven branches: Forums, User Groups, Student, DataDev, Public, Social, and CRM Analytics.

Let’s dive into the DataDev Ambassador branch

Tableau DataDev Ambassadors are developers who are experts in using Tableau’s developer platform and tools. Their expertise allows them to expand the capabilities of Tableau into other business applications, in addition to creating extensions, building data connectors, and more. They share their data knowledge, findings, and what they’ve built on Tableau’s developer platform to the larger DataDev community. Based all over the world, DataDevs support both the Tableau and developer communities overall and specifically in their own regions. DataDevs bring devs together for sessions and support new Tableau Community members on their Tableau developer path.

DataDev Ambassadors are a part of the Tableau Developer Community

DataDev Ambassadors make up a part of the larger DataDev program. This program and its members explore all the capabilities and possible extensions of Tableau by using Developer Tools and APIs. They share their work and findings with the Tableau Developer Team, other DataDevs, and the larger Tableau Community. They also participate in product evaluation and create content to introduce Tableau Developer tools to the community.

How can DataDev Ambassadors support my Tableau journey?

DataDev Ambassadors are experts to connect with to gain insights and knowledge about Tableau products. They have a direct connection with the Tableau product team, allowing them to bring community feedback directly to Tableau to help refine product development and improve each version of it. DataDev Ambassadors also support the community broadly by perfecting the integration of analytics with Tableau into software and app development and embedding Tableau into existing solutions.

Members of the community can connect with DataDev ambassadors through the DataDev Slack instance and User Groups, but also at any of our DataDev events.

Meet the 2024 Tableau DataDev Ambassadors

The 2024 DataDev Ambassador cohort is based around the world, with their expertise spanning across healthcare, technology, finance, and more. Meet the 2024 class of DataDev Ambassadors.

Kirk Munroe, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Kirk Munroe is an expert in business analytics and performance management with a proven track record across product management, marketing, sales enablement, and customer success. He has held leadership roles at leading analytics software companies, including Cognos, IBM, and Kinaxis. He is the author of, "Data Modeling with Tableau" (2022 Packt Publishing) and a 3-time Tableau Conference speaker. Kirk is passionate about empowering people to make better decisions through data storytelling. Currently, he serves as founding partner and chief analytics architect at Paint with Data, a visual analytics consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations maximize their Tableau investment. Kirk resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

"I am really looking forward to helping people with VizQL Data Service (VDS) this year! Tableau has made such a big investment in the semantic layer in the last year with multifact relationships. Now, we can use Tableau as a high performant, scalable, and trusted data source both in Tableau and - with VDS - in other applications."

Marcelo Has, Jundiai, São Paulo, Brazil

Marcelo Has is a data lover passionate about helping people with their careers. He has extensive experience in various areas such as Data Product, Dashboard Design, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Storytelling, and Web Development. He is 2x #VizOftheDay, and 5x Tableau Certified (Including Customer Success). Marcelo is the creator of the Tableauzando YouTube channel, where he publishes free content on Tableau and Design within Tableau. He also built the Tableau Data Dictionary Generator, a free tool where you can use your .twb or .twbx file to generate a data dictionary in seconds without worrying about data security. Marcelo is one of the Career PathMakers TUG leaders where he helps different people around the world with their career growth, and has been mentioned multiple times over different community events and Tableau Conferences due to his contributions

"Being a Tableau DataDev Ambassador is very meaningful to me. It’s about pushing the limits of Tableau’s potential and sharing innovative solutions that make a real difference for others in the community. I love overcoming complex problems and developing tools that make working with Tableau more powerful and secure. Being part of this program lets me connect with people who are just as excited about expanding what’s possible with data as I am."

Paula Muñoz, Massachusetts, United States of America

Paula is a Data Analytics Consultant at Cleartelligence, specializing in data visualization to deliver tailored solutions that drive business success and customer satisfaction. With over eight years of Tableau experience, she created the Tableau Workbook Analyzer, a tool for understanding, extracting and downloading Tableau Workbooks metadata, including Calculated Field formulas and more. A techie at heart, Paula found her true passion in the data world after several years in the Telecom Industry. She holds a B.S. in Electronics Engineering, a B.S. in Information Technology, and an M.S. in Telecommunications Systems Management. Currently, she is also pursuing an MBA at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, focusing on data analysis, strategy, and managerial decision-making.

"To me being a Tableau DataDev Ambassador is an honor and a unique learning journey, as I still feel very new to the DataDev space. I’m eager to grow my skills alongside my fellow DataDev ambassadors and learn from their expertise. This year, I’m especially excited to be joining and co-leading the DataDevQuest challenge initiative, where I hope to inspire and support others while also pushing myself to new levels. For me, this role is about fostering a community of innovation, collaboration, and shared learning, where we can all explore and expand what’s possible with Tableau’s tools."

How do you become a DataDev Ambassador?

The application process for Tableau Ambassadors takes place yearly. To be considered for the DataDev Ambassador program, candidates must have a deep knowledge of Tableau as a platform and experience using developer tools or an aspiration to use them. In addition, candidates must be active in the community and demonstrate willingness and potential to learn and grow as Tableau users and community leaders. Candidates should also have a desire to improve the Tableau experience and product for others.

New Tableau DataDev Ambassadors are selected annually.