Kirby Best

“There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair.”

Donella Meadows

About Me:

I got into data through a high school Excel class (taken to dodge real math) and the audiobook for Moneyball—played on a long drive to tree planting in Red Lake.

I’ve been a musician, a project manager, and now I spend my days turning messy data into stories about what people want and need. I like building things that last—dashboards, processes, and small systems that make a big difference.

I focus on consumer insights and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions grounded in evidence and curiosity.

Now:

Currently Reading: Levels of The Game – John McPhee

Python: I’m prioritizing learning Python properly. I love R dearly, but – Python is the go-to language for data analysis. I’m excited to go beyond dabbling in python and learn something new.

Shed Storage: I’m tackling some quick, rough-and-ready storage solutions for my shed. The goal is to build momentum and confidence for future DIY. This prototype will help declutter and set me up for more ambitious projects.

Bench: I was given a woodworking course for Christmas. I am going to build a bench. I’m ready to get hands-on feedback from a pro in a workshop. UPDATE: I built a bench.