Data Career Transformations

Data Career Transformations is the show where we watch Analytics Engineers. Data Engineers, Data Analysts & Data scientists TRANSFORM their careers.Hosted by Bolaji Oyejide, dbt Community Manager.About the dbt Community:We've always believed the best way to get better at data is by sharing what you're learning. That's why we built the dbt Community—a place where data pros at every level can ask questions, debate ideas, and push each other forward. It's not just about solving today's problems—it's about building what's next, together. dbt Community - for and by data pros. * Build reliable transformation pipelines.* Test & deploy models.* Optimize queries.* Structure data for self-serve analysis.Come hang out and transform with 70,000 of the brightest Analytics Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Data Scientists in the world. Join the dbt Communitygetdbt.com/community The podcast is sponsored by dbt Labs, makers of the data transformation framework dbt. To r

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  Episode #25

  25: From COBOL Developer to Insurance Data Engineer: Brad Cronkrite

  Sep 2, 202544 minS1

  <p>Description:</p> <p>In this conversation, Brad Cronkrite shares his journey from a developer to a lead data analytics engineer at Mercury Insurance. He discusses the critical role of data in the insurance industry, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and the importance of mentorship and self-awareness in career growth.</p> <p>Brad also emphasizes the significance of maintaining a work-life balance and understanding the dynamics of introversion in the workplace. He shares insights on empowering analytics teams through dbt mesh and reflects on past data disasters that shaped his approach to data engineering.</p> <p> </p> <p>T...

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  Episode #23

  23: From Nonprofit & Education, to Senior BI Analyst @ JustWorks: Millie Symns

  Aug 31, 202546 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Data Career Transformations, Bolaji interviews Millie Symns, a senior Business Intelligence analyst at JustWorks.</p> <p>Millie shares her journey into the data field, emphasizing the importance of mission-driven work and the intersection of data and education. She discusses her current role, the challenges of communicating data insights to non-technical stakeholders, and the significance of mentorship in the data community.</p> <p>Millie's insights on data literacy, measuring business impact, and the value of collaboration highlight the evolving landscape of data careers.</p> <p>Chapters:</p> 02:48 Millie's Journey into Data 05:36 The Intersection of Data and...

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  Episode #22

  22: From Semi-Pro Baseball to Dir of Engineering @ BetterHelp, w Johnathan Brooks

  Aug 29, 202555 minS1

  <p>Description:</p> <p>In this conversation, Bolaji and Johnathan "JB" Brooks discuss JB's journey from semi-pro baseball player to a data engineering leader at BetterHelp. They explore the balance between mental health and high-pressure environments, the importance of dbt and Kimball modeling in data engineering, and the evolving landscape of AI and machine learning.</p> <p>JB shares insights on communication skills, measuring the value of data work, and the significance of understanding stakeholders. The discussion emphasizes the need for empathy and personal connection in professional success, along with practical advice for aspiring data professionals.</p> <p> </p> <p>T...

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  Episode #21

  21: From Optimizing Physical Warehouses, to Optimizing FinOps Data Warehouses: Eddy Zulkifly

  Aug 28, 202545 minS1

  <p>Description:</p> <p>In this episode of Data Career Transformations, Bolaji interviews Eddy Zulkifly, a senior staff data engineer at Kanaxis.</p> <p>They discuss Eddy's journey from chemical engineering to data engineering, his passion for soccer coaching, and the importance of community and mentorship in professional growth. Eddy shares insights on the role of Excel in business, the challenges of FinOps, and the significance of a growth mindset in both sports and data careers.</p> <p>He emphasizes the value of learning in public and encourages data professionals to share their experiences and learn from one another.</p> <...

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  Episode #20

  20: From Data Science & Engineering, to AI & ML Solutions Architect: Louis Guitton

  Aug 26, 202542 minS1

  <p>Description:</p> <p>In this episode, Bolaji interviews Louis Guitton, an engineering leader with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics.</p> <p>They discuss Louis's journey from sports to data, his experiences at One Football Labs, and the challenges of communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Louis shares insights on handling stress and burnout, measuring the impact of data projects, and the importance of sustainable personal growth in a rapidly evolving field.</p> <p>He emphasizes the need for data professionals to understand the business context and offers valuable advice for those looking to build a fulfilling career...

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