How Data Analysts Use Dashworks AI: A Complete Guide

As a data professional, you likely spend a significant portion of your time searching for information. Whether it's locating the right dataset, interpreting internal documentation, or recalling a specific SQL query, we know this constant hunt for knowledge can drain your productivity and leave you with less time for meaningful analysis and insights.

At Dashworks, we've observed common scenarios that highlight these challenges. For instance, you might be in the middle of a complex analysis and need to quickly reference a specific company policy on data privacy. You remember seeing it, but was it in your company wiki, a chat thread, or buried in a shared folder? This situation underscores several key issues:

• Information scattered across multiple platforms and applications
• Time wasted on manual searches through various tools and resources
• The risk of working with outdated information
• The mental load of remembering specific syntax, code snippets, or troubleshooting steps

Dashworks is designed to address these exact problems. Our AI knowledge assistant integrates seamlessly with your existing work applications and knowledge bases, creating a centralized repository of information that's easily accessible through a natural language interface.

With Dashworks, you can:

• Quickly find the information you need, regardless of where it's stored across 50+ tools like Confluence, Google Drive, and Slack
• Reduce time spent on searches and increase time for actual analysis
• Ensure you're always working with the most up-to-date information
• Easily recall technical details without constant referencing

How Dashworks Works

Instead of relying on traditional indexing methods, Dashworks uses real-time API calls to fetch information directly from your connected data sources. This means your search results are always up-to-date, reflecting the latest changes in your systems without any indexing delays.

1. Access Company Policies and Procedures

• Example Question: “What is our company’s policy on [data privacy/data storage/data sharing]?”
• Dashworks in Action: Instantly retrieves the relevant policy document from your connected knowledge bases, saving you the hassle of searching through multiple platforms.

2. Find Relevant Datasets and Documentation

• Example Question: “Can you find me the [dataset/documentation] related to [project name/topic]?”
• Dashworks in Action: Identifies and retrieves the requested dataset or documentation from your connected applications, ensuring you’re working with the most up-to-date information.

3. Get Technical Help and Code Snippets

• Example Question: “How do I [perform a specific task/troubleshoot an error] in [tool name]?”
• Dashworks in Action: Provides relevant code snippets, documentation links, or troubleshooting steps from your connected knowledge bases and external resources like Stack Overflow.

4. Understand Business Metrics and Definitions

• Example Question: “What is the definition of [metric name]?”
• Dashworks in Action: Retrieves the metric definition from your internal documentation or connected business intelligence tools, ensuring you’re using the correct interpretation.

5. Generate Reports and Summaries

• Example Question: “Can you generate a summary of [topic/document]?”
• Dashworks in Action: Leverages its generative AI capabilities to create concise summaries of documents, reports, or meeting notes, saving you time and effort.

Dashworks allows data analysts and scientists to break free from the endless cycle of searching for information. By centralizing knowledge, automating tasks, and providing real-time insights, Dashworks allows you to focus on what truly matters: extracting valuable insights from data and driving impactful business decisions.