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Monday Morning Data Chat

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May 31, 2021 • 20min

#33 - Potemkin Data Engineering

In this Monday Morning Data Chat, we discuss the article, Potemkin Data Science, and how it also applies to data engineering. This was broadcast live on YouTube and LinkedIn Live, so you can also find the video version on those platforms. Potemkin Data Science article: https://mcorrell.medium.com/potemkin-data-science-fba2b5ba5cc6 #dataengineering #datascience #data --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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May 24, 2021 • 22min

#32 - Metadata-First Architecture (uncut version)

Joe joins us from the beach (please excuse the choppy audio on Joe's phone) to chat with Matt about metadata driven architecture. We discuss Raghu Murthy's fantastic talk at the Utah Data Engineering Meetup about metadata-first architecture, orchestration, and why metadata is going to play a central role in data engineering over the next several years. Raghu's talk at the Utah Data Engineering Meetup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2v1xO_ADns Metadata-first architecture (Article at Datacoral): https://www.datacoral.com/blog/how-to-use-metadata-to-future-proof-your-data-stack/ #dataengineering #datascience #data --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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May 17, 2021 • 50min

#31 - Let's Talk Data Engineering - Live Q&A on LinkedIn Live & YouTube

Let's talk data engineering! We did a live Monday Morning Data Chat, and answered listener questions in a live Q&A on LinkedIn Live and YouTube.  #dataengineering #datascience #data --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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May 10, 2021 • 38min

#30 - The State Of Data Engineering in 2021 (article review)

This week, we talk about this article from LakeFs on the State of Data Engineering in 2021. We give our candid take, and much more. Enjoy!  LakeFS article Matt Turck's 2020 data landscape slide #dataengineering #datascience #data ------------------------------------  Timestamps  Intro - 0:00  Proliferation of tools - 2:00 Data lakes and data warehouses - 7:30 Metadata and metastores - 9:30 Data science and analytics usability - 16:15 Organizational metadata - 18:05 Observations and predictions - 19:30 Tool consolidation in the data industry - 25:50 The rapidly evolving data space - 35:30 --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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May 3, 2021 • 22min

#29 - Cloud Data Warehouse Anti-Patterns

Cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift are hugely popular. And rightfully so - they work great for modern data needs. However, people often make costly mistakes when trying to use them.    This week, we discuss some very common anti-patterns - and solutions for better usage - with cloud data warehouses. We cover general CDW concerns, and best practices for loading and querying data. Enjoy! --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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Apr 26, 2021 • 23min

#28 - The Open Data Ecosystem

This week, we discuss two articles related related to the Open Data Ecosystem. We give our thoughts on why interoperability is the killer feature of the new open data movement, some challenges with the open data ecosystem, and why it's important to always focus on your end users.   Articles discussed:   What is the Open Data Ecosystem and Why it’s Here To Stay Choosing Open Wisely --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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Apr 19, 2021 • 34min

#27 - Should You Go To Graduate School For A Data Career?

This week, we answer a popular question - "Should I go to grad school to advance my data career?" We discuss the big considerations of graduate school, the pros and cons, potential programs for data science and data engineering, and whether bootcamps are a viable alternative to graduate school. --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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Apr 13, 2021 • 23min

#26 - Data Engineering Portfolio Projects

This week we discuss a VERY popular question we're often asked - "How do I create a data engineering project portfolio?"    We cover some ideas for what to include in your project portfolio, as well as some suggestions for making it visible to potential hiring managers and recruiters. --------------------------------- TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg
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Mar 30, 2021 • 22min

#25 Is The Cloud A Fad? + Listener Q&A (LinkedIn Live)

This week we discuss a VERY popular question we're often asked - "How do I create a data engineering project portfolio?". We cover some ideas for what to include in your project portfolio, as well as some suggestions for making it visible to potential hiring managers and recruiters. This is a live Q&A on LinkedIn Live.  Note: Apologies in advance for Joe's mic, which cut out during the first part of the episode. -------------------------------------   TERNARY DATA We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small. Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ternary-data/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3H60XHMp6BrUzR5eUZDyZg

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