MicroStrategy: 5 Questions with Ryan Forsythe
Ryan Forsythe, founder and Chief Analytics Officer of AllScient, sat down to answer five questions about his experience with MicroStrategy, the evolving analytics landscape, and what’s next for data-driven organizations.
About Ryan
Ryan started AllScient in 2001 and has spent over two decades helping enterprises build information strategies and analytics platforms. He is a 6-time MicroStrategy Community Grandmaster and has worked with more than 50 organizations across industries.
Key Highlights
- On getting started with MicroStrategy: Ryan’s journey began as a MicroStrategist, and his deep platform knowledge became the foundation for AllScient’s consulting practice.
- On what makes a successful implementation: It starts with understanding the business questions, not the technology. The best implementations are driven by clear strategic objectives and supported by solid architecture.
- On common mistakes: Organizations often underinvest in the architecture phase and over-focus on the visual layer. This leads to performance issues, maintenance headaches, and ultimately user dissatisfaction.
- On the future of analytics: AI and machine learning are transforming what’s possible, but the fundamentals haven’t changed — you need clean, well-organized data and a clear strategy for how it serves the business.
- On advice for organizations: Treat your information as an asset. It belongs on the board agenda, not just in the IT department. The organizations that will thrive are the ones that govern and leverage their data at the highest levels.
Originally published May 2023. This is a summary — full article content is being migrated from the previous site.