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Let's learn how to survive in the Modern Data Stack in 2023... Chat with Josh Wills (ex-Slack)

Jul 3, 2023
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Josh Wills
Josh Wills, former Director of Data at Slack/Cloudera, discusses the challenges and benefits of the Modern Data Stack. They delve into topics like the evolution of data tech, the changing landscape of data and engineering, the potential of DBT, the future of hybrid execution, and the lack of framework in the modern data stack.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Evolution and Drivers of Data Tech: Hardware and Convenience
03:58 • 5min
3
The Changing Landscape of Data and Engineering
08:30 • 3min
4
The Evolution and Potential of DBT
11:15 • 20min
5
The Evolution of Data Stacks and the Future of Hybrid Execution
30:55 • 7min
6
Discussion on the Lack of Framework and Need for Clarity in the Modern Data Stack
37:44 • 2min