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The Analytics Engineering Podcast
Coalesce 2024 edition: What’s next for data teams? (w/ Scott Breitenother)
Oct 20, 2024
Scott Breitenother, founder of Brooklyn Data Co., shares insights from his journey navigating the evolving data landscape. He reflects on the early days of dbt and how data teams have shifted from traditional IT roles to modern, strategic frameworks. The discussion dives into the transformative nature of cloud-native technologies and the Iceberg framework. Breitenother also highlights the increased acceptance of the semantic layer in analytics and the importance of fostering an inclusive, supportive data community for diverse contributions.
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- Scott Breitenother emphasizes the critical role of community and collaboration in the success of data teams and the DBT ecosystem.
- The evolution of data teams now requires a blend of management consulting and technical skills to effectively address complex data challenges.
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Founding Brooklyn Data and Its Rapid Growth
Scott, the founder of Brooklyn Data, shares insights on starting the consultancy in 2018 and how it quickly gained traction. His connection to the DBT community played a pivotal role in the company’s success, providing access to essential data tools and strategic guidance. The firm was eventually acquired by Valier, a digital agency, which supported its growth and integration into a larger framework. Scott emphasizes the collaborative environment within the data space and acknowledges that the growth of Brooklyn Data was tied closely to the accomplishments of the DBT community.
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