Archive - SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter

January 2025

Breaking Into Data: How to Land A Job in a Competitive Market

If you’ve been keeping up with the job market, then you’ve probably seen stories about single roles receiving hundreds if not thousands of applications…

Jan 28 •

From Analyst to Leading Data Teams at Google and Instagram: Essential Skills for Advancing Your Data Career

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Kathleen Hayes, a data leader with an impressive career.

Jan 22 •

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From Boom to Bundle: The Great Consolidation of Data Tools

One of the defining challenges of working in the data industry is the sheer volume of tools and technologies available.

Jan 17 •

Data Leadership Done Right: Focusing on Work That Matters

When you first start out as a data engineer or data analyst your focus is often, well, the data.

Jan 14 •

5 Key Predictions for the Data Industry in 2025

It’s 2025, and the data industry is already off to a whirlwind start.

Jan 7 •

December 2024

Thank You for 100k: A Journey Through 2024 and Beyond

Seattle Data Guy Wrapped 2024

Dec 31, 2024 •

Holy Grails of Data: Self-Service, Single Truths, and the Role of AI

For decades, data teams have been chasing multiple ever-elusive Holy Grails. These end goals get talked about heavily, but it feels as if very few data…

Dec 27, 2024 •

5 Habits Of Highly Effective Data Engineers To Master in 2025

Hi, fellow future and current Data Leaders; Ben here 👋

Dec 20, 2024 •

Beyond Big Tech: The Reality Of Data Engineering Outside Silicon Valley

I’ve had the privilege of working at a mix of companies—big tech, start-ups, enterprises, and nonprofits.

Dec 14, 2024 •

From 9-to-5 to Building a Career Portfolio: How One Consulting Project Changed My Life

Have you ever wondered how people go from a steady 9-to-5 job to something bigger—or at least different?

Dec 8, 2024 •

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