Archive - SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter

November 2024

Thinking Like an Owner: Elevating Your Data Team's Impact In 2025

It's that time of year when many data teams are looking to plan their upcoming projects.

Nov 30 •

7 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way From 9+ Years as a Data Engineer

Reflection is an essential part of the learning process.

Nov 21 •

Kickstart Your Data Engineering Career: 9 Resources and Templates You Need

🎁 Plus an Additional 4 More For Future Data Consultants!

Nov 14 •

Why Data Teams Need to Understand Metrics: A Look at Starbucks’ Comparable Store Sales

A key responsibility for any data team is to understand the core metrics driving their business.

Nov 8 •

October 2024

Data Sharing in the Real World: Why SFTP Remains Essential for Companies

Data Engineering Basics

Oct 31 •

Should You Build a Custom Data Orchestration System? Here’s What to Consider

As you start building your first data pipelines, you’ll slowly realize you need to address a growing number of recurring issues.

Oct 23 •

The Data Leader’s Guide to Hiring and Team Building - Part 1

Hiring the right talent for your data team is crucial to making your data work for the business. It’s not just about finding someone with the right…

Oct 16 •

Back To The Basics With SQL: Understanding Hash, Merge, and Nested Joins

If you’ve used SQL, you’ve likely encountered the basic joins.

Oct 4 •

September 2024

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