SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter

Own the Spreadsheet, Own the World

Will We Ever Escape Excel

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What It Really Takes to Move From Senior to Staff Data Engineer

An Interview With A Staff Level Data Engineer At Apple

Nov 17 • 

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5 Things in Data Engineering That Have Changed In The Last 10 Years

What Will Change Next?

Nov 7 • 

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October 2025

We’re All Living in Different Data Decades

200 Newsletters Later, What I’ve Learned About Data, Careers, and Change

Oct 30 • 

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Three Traits That Differentiate Great Senior Data Engineers

How to stand out when technical skill alone isn’t enough

Oct 20 • 

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When Words Become Data Architecture

Do We Need To Rethink How We Approach Data?

Oct 15 • 

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7 Questions Every Data Team Should Ask the Business

How To Find Projects Worth Working On

Oct 7 • 

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Everyone Says ‘Data Teams Should Drive Value’ But How?

Understanding Your Data Teams Function

Oct 4 • 

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September 2025

How To Turn Around A Failing Data Team

Tales From Consulting

Sep 27 • 

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The "D" In Data Stands For Discipline

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

Sep 17 • 

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Data Teams: It’s Time to Touch Grass

How to not get mislead by metrics

Sep 8 • 

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August 2025

What Separates Good From Great Data Teams

A guide to shifting from outputs to outcomes in your data career

Aug 28 • 

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