The Analytics Power Hour #251: The Continued Rise of the Analytics Engineer with Dumky de Wilde
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Aug 6, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Dumky de Wilde, co-author of The Fundamentals of Analytics Engineering, dives into the rising role of analytics engineers. He highlights how these professionals blend data engineering skills with business acumen, making them essential in today’s data-driven landscape. Dumky cleverly illustrates their role using a supermarket analogy, clarifying their unique position between data and business needs. Additionally, he shares essential tips for effectively communicating the value of analytics work to senior leadership.
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Analytics Engineering Role
- Analytics engineers bridge the gap between business needs and data engineering.
- They translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring data is usable for analysis.
Data Engineer vs. Analytics Engineer
- Data engineers handle low-level tasks like data ingestion and validation.
- Analytics engineers focus on data modeling and mapping it to business processes.
Supermarket Analogy
- Imagine a supermarket: data engineers bring in produce, analysts study customer behavior.
- Analytics engineers organize the shelves, optimizing the flow and presentation of data.