Eric Balash

2x Tableau Visionary & 6x Tableau Public Ambassador | Data Viz at @NavyFederal | #VizOfTheDay x5 | The Tableau Student Guide & Back 2 Viz Basics Lead #B2VB

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

Ever wonder how much of our lives we spend sleeping or working? Ever wonder how much free time we actually have? My latest viz breaks all of this down. My biggest takeaway is if your waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?

https://t.co/1baM1fiWTg

@tableaupublic @tableau

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

What a great way to end the week! Thank you @tableau!

Seeing the 2026 stone is a huge reminder of the late nights and hard work. I’m grateful to be a part of this group, but even if you aren’t selected, it doesn’t mean your contributions don’t count. Keep doin what you're doin!

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

#B2VB Week 10 Challenge is live!

[Back 2 Viz Basics @back2vizbasics]

🚨#B2VB Week 10: Build a Heatmap

Let's look at ocean conservation trends! This week we are exploring sea turtle sightings and strandings data from Canada.

To Join: Build your viz, Post with #B2VB, Tag us & submit!

🔗Data: https://t.co/JXG7Wg2Nbr

[Back 2 Viz Basics @back2vizbasics]

🚨 #B2VB Week 8: Visualizing Rank

TC26 is right around the corner! This week we are ranking breweries within a few miles of the San Diego Convention Center.

To Join: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit!

🔗 Data: https://t.co/vKOUVChcdU

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

Trading dashboards for Hot Wheels!

While I am on paternity leave, I've been diving into Hot Wheels collecting with my Dad. He has over 1,000 cars and builds incredible customs. Here's a quick starter's guide:

Substack: https://t.co/FrSVsWZDMT
Medium: https://t.co/1bb0jyzKJN

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

We’re excited to introduce Hayden Louie Balash!

He arrived on 4/3 and is doing great. Olivia is already a total super mom and we’re having the best time just hanging out and getting used to our new schedule as a family.

It’s been a wild week but we couldn't be happier #NewDad

[Back 2 Viz Basics @back2vizbasics]

🚨 #B2VB Week 6: Treemaps

The Oscars are in the books! This week we are building Treemaps using the 98th Academy Awards results. Practice showing part to whole relationships at a glance.

✅Build your viz ✅Post with #B2VB ✅Tag us & submit!

🔗 Data: https://t.co/7I3tMG2LlX

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

3x Tableau Visionary 🙌

I remember reaching out to Mavis Liu in 2018 to ask about the recognition programs since she had been selected. At the time, I just wanted to understand how to get more involved. Since then, it’s been a personal goal of mine to be a leader in this community and give back to the people who helped me get my start.

Being selected for a third year is a great reminder of why I love this community. Whether it’s through Back 2 Viz Basics or just sharing what I’m working on, I’m grateful for the chance to keep collaborating with a group of people who are constantly pushing the limits of what Tableau can do.

Huge congrats to the Hall of Fame Visionaries who set the bar high, and a big welcome to the new Visionaries. I’m looking forward to another year of celebrating what everyone builds next.

#TableauVisionary #DataFam #Tableau #DataVisualization

[Tableau @tableau]

Introducing the 2026 #TableauVisionary leaders!

These 41 community leaders push the boundaries of mastery, teaching, and collaboration in the DataFam. They aren't just experts; they are the architects of the future of analytics.

Meet them here: https://t.co/5NoMYGmEL4

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

2 weeks out from our due date.

I’ve spent a lot of time lately just taking it all in. The nursery’s been ready since November, the house is cleaner and more organized than it’s ever been and honestly probably ever will be again. Olivia’s been incredible. Loki has no idea he’s going to have to share the spotlight.

But more than anything, I keep thinking about how this is the moment everything shifts. Career, ambitions, weekends, priorities - all of it gets beautifully reorganized around this little guy.

I’m ready. Nervous. Excited. All of it at once.

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

Data vizzes show up in the most unexpected places.

Stopped by the @LucidMotors store this weekend and spotted this on their display. What’s your favorite “‘data viz in the wild?” Drop it below!

[Back 2 Viz Basics @back2vizbasics]

🚨#B2VB Week 5: Text Tables

This week we are building Text Tables using the Top 50 shows on Crunchyroll. Practice creating a clean, easy-to-scan layout for detailed data.

To Join: ✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit!

🔗 Data: https://t.co/3a9HfSsicM

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@_Chasoso @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory Nice viz! Please tag our new account going forward! @back2vizbasics

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@yuu__m42 @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory Thanks for participating! Please tag our new account going forward! @back2vizbasics

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@R_DATASaber @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory Great work! Please tag our new account going forward! @back2vizbasics

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

Our first challenge of 2026 is out! #b2vb

[Back 2 Viz Basics @back2vizbasics]

📢 #B2VB Week 1: Bar Charts

We're mastering the basics using @wef Youth Pulse 2026 data.

The Goal: Rank the economic trends shaping our future.

To Participate:✅ Build your viz ✅ Post with #B2VB ✅ Tag us & submit!

🔗 Data: https://t.co/t8MYEzu0Sq

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

We can't wait to get started with a new year of challenges! Check out our latest post for some reminders on how to participate and what our project is all about!

[Back 2 Viz Basics @back2vizbasics]

🌟Back 2 Viz Basics starts MONDAY!

As we kick off 2026, here’s a reminder of what #B2VB is all about. Whether you're a total beginner or a pro refreshing the fundamentals, there’s a place for you here.

New challenge drops Monday! See you there.

#Tableau #PowerBI #B2VB

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@1FL5uEHYFu80560 @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory Thanks for participating! Please tag and follow @back2vizbasics going forward!

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@masamasa_9345 @DataDivergent @UpInYourVizness @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory Please tag and follow @back2vizbasics going forward!

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@masamasa_9345 @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory Nicely done and thanks for participating! Please tag and follow @back2vizbasics going forward!

[Eric Balash @ReadySetData]

@izumi_0901_tab @datavizfairy @VizWithVictory @tableaupublic Awesome work! Please tag and follow @back2vizbasics going forward!