This post is a follow up to my previous post on Data architecture models. Here, I will explore strategies and the roles required for a successful implementation of the Data Mesh paradigm. Data Mesh is not just technology and tools but equally or more importantly — people and culture. Being…

This is a short read, part of the series “Short Byte: Data Engineering” to introduce topics. What flavour of Data Engineer are you? Leave your replies in the comment section Today’s data systems are complex enough to warrant more than just traditional data engineering. …

The field of ML and AI is moving quickly and this paper was published a few years ago, but the topics discussed are still relevant and important. So, it is time to get this old draft of my article out. Technical debt in software engineering is the incurred long term…

This is a short read, part of the series “Short Byte: Data Engineering” to introduce topics Imagine this scenario… You have started a new job as a Data Engineer. It’s an exciting time, new data, new tools, new people! …

Data has come a long way, starting from the 1640s when the term “data” had its first use, to the 21st century, where AI has become integral to everyday life. As you can imagine, several software and hardware developments have co-evolved with data, bringing us to the here and now…

Hiring can be a hit or a miss. While there is no set formula to hiring good candidates, there are some practices that can be used set up a good hiring process! Here are 12 “rules” that have helped me grow my teams. Attract the right candidate One of the first…

What candidate persona would add the most value to a team? Borrowing from the game of football, a strategy of hiring squad members and a playmaker is ideal for setting up and growing a team. …