🎙️ ⁠Ricardo Granados Lopez: Analytics Engineer at Xebia

In this episode, we delve into the world of data careers and analytics engineering. Our guest, Ricardo Granados, shares his journey from medicine and industrial engineering to analytics.

The conversation explores the evolution of data roles, particularly the emergence of analytics engineering as a bridge between data engineering and data analysis.

We also touch on critical aspects of data work, including data modeling, the challenges of working with different data environments, and the importance of data quality and governance.

The discussion highlights the often-overlooked human aspects of data projects, the evolving nature of data platforms, and the importance of continuous learning and practical experience in data modeling and analytics.

🎙️ ⁠Fanny Kassapian⁠: Principal Consultant at Xebia

In this episode, we dive into the world of data transformations. Our guest, Fanny Kassapian, shares insights on creating efficient, scalable, and user-friendly data pipelines, drawing unexpected parallels with IKEA furniture assembly. We also explore key principles such as code readability, modularity, and the art of documentation, debunking common misconceptions along the way.

The conversation touches on often-overlooked aspects of data work, including the importance of naming conventions, the power of well-designed dashboards, and the challenges of replicating real-world scenarios in data education.