In my paying job, I am an information management consultant. My work includes data analysis, data profiling and data quality improvement. It can take some time to get access and resources necessary to perform what I’ve been engaged to do.
Every client (and employer for that matter) has different tools and utilities, and usually takes a slow route through procurement.
My technique to quick results invokes a simple mantra: portable open source applications on Windows.
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