Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 868: In Case You Missed It in February 2025
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Mar 7, 2025 
Colleen Fotch, a pro-athlete turned data engineer, dives into essential tools like DBT for data management. She explains how DBT simplifies data modeling and automates processes, making life easier for data engineers. The conversation also touches on generative AI's role in fitness and data, highlighting its benefits for collaboration. Fotch discusses the innovative BAML programming language aimed at novice coders and explores the impactful applications of TabPFN in science and medicine, keeping listeners engaged with the evolving data landscape.
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DBT for Data Modeling
- Use DBT to simplify data modeling and documentation.
- Embed business logic and document it within the tool for stakeholder alignment and onboarding.
DBT for Documentation
- DBT's documentation feature promotes shared understanding of data definitions.
- This is crucial for consistent business decisions and onboarding new team members.
Sigma for Visualization
- Colleen Fotch found that Sigma, a data visualization tool, was easily adopted by her teams.
- Its Excel-like interface made it accessible to PMs and others familiar with spreadsheets.