Essential Design Principles for Tableau

Govind Acharya serves as a Principal Analyst in the Budget and Institutional Office at the University of California, Davis, where he plays a critical role in developing and implementing data visualizations related to institutional data, including classroom utilization, faculty, staff, and student metrics. His expertise in data analysis was honed during his time at Ithaca College, where he pioneered some of the first Tableau dashboards and established best practices that continue to be utilized today. A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Govind furthered his education with graduate studies in Economics at San Francisco State University and Cornell University. Beyond his analytical work, he is actively involved in advocacy as a member of the Board of Directors for Amnesty International USA, one of the largest human rights organizations globally. Through his commitment to data-driven decision-making and social justice, Govind Acharya exemplifies the integration of analytics with meaningful impact in both academia and society.

Hunter Whitney is a seasoned consultant, author, and instructor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in user experience (UX) design with a focus on data visualization. He has worked with a diverse array of clients, including corporations, start-ups, government agencies, and NGOs, helping them achieve their objectives through strategic design approaches to digital products and services. Hunter is the author of Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data and contributed a chapter to Designing for Emerging Technologies: UX for Genomics, Robotics, and the Internet of Things. His expertise extends to writing numerous articles for various online and print publications, including UX Magazine. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Hunter is dedicated to creating new solutions and enhancing existing ones, making significant contributions to the fields of UX design and data visualization.