In 1982, a student walks out of the University of Amsterdam with a degree in math and computer science. Nothing about that day suggests he's about to build one of the most used programming languages on Earth. He takes a job at CWI, a research institute across town. The task: help build a language called ABC, designed to make programming easier to learn. Clean syntax. Simple to teach. ABC should have taken off. It didn't. No way to extend it. No way to plug in new tools or con

In the early 1600s, a VOC merchant ship sailed into dangerous waters with cargo worth a fortune. Months at sea. Storms, pirates, shipwrecks. The crew might come home. They might not. All the company could do was wait. That is not a business strategy. The Dutch East India Company was growing too fast. Too many ships, too many routes, too much money sitting on the ocean. Every voyage was a gamble. And someone needed to figure out how to turn that gamble into something you could

Jack Byrnes takes Greg Focker into his study and explains the rules. He is retired CIA, he grows orchids, and he has just met the man who wants to marry his daughter. Greg is sweating. Jack is not. "With the knowledge you've been given, you are now on the inside of what I like to call the Byrnes family circle of trust. I keep nothing from you, you keep nothing from me, and round and round we go." It is a joke about a controlling father who owns a polygraph machine. It is also

In 1638, one of the most important physics books ever written could not be printed in the country where its author lived. Galileo was under house arrest in Italy, his ideas condemned by the Church. So the manuscript was smuggled north and printed by the Elzevirs in the Dutch Republic. That is how "Two New Sciences" survived. In this third episode of The Voyager's Log, Igor Alcantara is standing in front of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to talk about why so many dangerous ideas

580 calories a day. That was how much each Dutch citizen could eat in February 1945. Not because of a strict voluntary diet but because that was how much was imposed the Nazi Germany. Decades later, researchers were still finding traces of it in the bodies of people who hadn't even been born yet. In this second episode of The Voyager's Log, Igor Alcantara is just outside Amsterdam to talk about the Dutch Famine Birth Cohort (DFBC). In the autumn of 1944, Nazi Germany cut off

Good day, dear voyagers! We are starting today a new series: The Voyagers Log! Most data conversations happen indoors. This one doesn't. Each Voyagers Log episode goes to a place where something important in data, statistics, or applied science actually happened. Not a history lesson. More like: if you know where an idea came from, you understand it differently than if you just learned it in a classroom. The first episode is at Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands. Igor Alcantara

We went to Qlik Connect 2026 with one thing in mind beyond the sessions: sit down with people from the community and record it from the Data Voyagers Lounge. That's Community Talks. Six conversations, filmed on the spot, with no prepared questions and no scripts. Just a camera and a chair. Ravit Jain, Mark Meersman, Andreas Handelöv, Kate Golden, Matt Guilfoyle, Martin Kostic. All six are on the Data Voyagers YouTube channel now. We also recorded two podcast episodes while we

Machine Learning has become more accessible than ever. With tools like Qlik Predict and other AutoML platforms, building a model no longer requires writing code or tuning algorithms manually. But accessibility does not mean simplicity. In this video, Igor Alcantara walks through the Top 10 Mistakes in a Machine Learning project, especially in AutoML environments. These are the errors that quietly destroy performance long before an algorithm fails. From vague business questio

The landscape of data is shifting beneath our feet. For years, the gold standard of business intelligence was the dashboard, a reliable way to visualize what happened in the past. But today, that is no longer enough. The modern professional must engineer systems that predict what will happen and provide answers as to why. AI is no longer a future concept; it is a reality that is here to stay, and those who do not master these tools risk being left behind. Are You AI-Ready? At

From Arcade to Analytics, Player One is Data In this short edition of Lund Dialogs, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas sit down with Kazutaka Yorozu , a Qlik Luminary from SEGA , to talk about data and its role in today’s organizations. Recorded in Lund, Sweden, the conversation explores how data supports decision-making, shapes strategy, and influences the way teams think and operate in a competitive environment, from a global perspective grounded in real-world ex

Recorded in Lund, Sweden, the birthplace of Qlik, this panel brings together five leaders who have shaped the Women Who Qlik community through their work and their long commitment to data practice. Angelika Klidas, Stephanie Robinson, Vivienne Parsons, Madelon Jansen and Londa Devlin share their experiences across industries and regions, reflecting on how the community has grown, what still matters most, and how collaboration continues to advance the way people use data. This

Join us in Lund, Sweden, for a special "Lund Dialogs" with Qlik Community MVPs Suresh G, Pablo Labbe, Mark Costa, and Igor Alcantara. In this candid talk, they discuss why they dedicate their time to helping strangers online and the transition from learner to leader. Whether you are new to Qlik or a veteran, discover the real value behind the badges and points in this insightful conversation.

The first in a new series of quiet conversations about data, value, and practice. In this opening edition, Brendan Grady , General Manager of Analytics & AI at Qlik , joins Igor Alcantara , Director of Data Science & Education at IPC Global , for an unhurried exchange on benchmarks, the Qlik engine, and how analytics is moving from dashboards to decision intelligence. Watch the full 15-minute conversation:

Are you ready to deepen your understanding of data literacy and data science literacy? Join host Igor Alcantara , and co-host Angelika Klidas as we launch the Data Voyagers Podcast . Each episode is built around our slogan— Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers —and is designed to break down complex ideas into clear, actionable insights you can use right away. What you’ll hear in each episode Data literacy fundamentals : We unpack core concepts without the jargon. Data s

Join us for a panel discussion on emerging data trends and Qlik’s role in shaping the future of analytics. Our speakers, Brian Booden (Managing Director, DataGlow IT), Igor Alcantara (Director, Data Science at IPC Global), and Mark Costa (Director, Data & DevOps at IPC Global), will share their perspectives on what lies ahead in 2025. We will cover key industry developments, new possibilities with Qlik, and strategies for staying competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. D

Good day to everyone on the green side of the Force , I’m Igor Alcantara , and I’m honored to join the great team of Qlik Partner Ambassadors . I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, share a bit of my journey, and explain why I’m so excited to be here. Why do I feel the need to introduce myself? Well, I just think when you're new to a place or position, it is the polite thing to do. In addition, I just love writing, so any excuse to put my thoughts on paper is one I

You asked and I delivered! Here is the (not anymore) secret recipe for Qlik Fusion, the drink crafted for the Qlik Community (21 years or older). The first time I presented the drink: https://youtu.be/XIE5VEbSNV0 The "Cloud" version: https://youtu.be/Otu_7P7HPpc Ingredients: * Vodka * Apple Liqueur * Absinthe * Lemon Juice * Triple Sec * Ice Instructions: - 2oz Vodka - 1oz Apple Liqueur - A bit of Absinthe - 2 squeezes of Lemon juice - 1 squeeze of Triple Sec - Mix it well -

Have you ever read something that changed your entire life? For me, that moment came from an MSDN Magazine article. It led me to contact the author, meet a mentor, and launch a career that took me from Brazil to the U.S. This journey highlights the incredible power of community. Discover how joining a Qlik Meetup group can offer you similar opportunities for networking, learning, and career growth. Don't just analyze data - connect with the people behind it and see where the