Future of Data Engineering Predictions and Industry Insights

The chapter revisits the author's 2019 predictions on data engineering's future, discussing emerging trends like data catalog, compliance, analytics engineering, reverse ETL, data lake houses, and more. It delves into the significance of real-time data warehouses and data mesh philosophy, emphasizing the importance of treating data as valuable assets and building customer-facing products. The chapter also covers the speaker's experiences as a strategic investor in the data space, offering advice for engineers exploring investment opportunities and emphasizing the importance of cultural fit in hiring decisions for startups.