The Data Stack Show

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Michael's Background and Journey in Data (0:24) Synthetic Data Challenges (1:49) Open Source Project Development (4:20) Founding Distributed Masonry (5:56) Acquisition by Confluent (7:27) Introduction to Shadow Traffic (10:57) Observations on Streaming Data (12:33) Importance of Timestamps in Testing (16:22) Customer Workflows with Shadow Traffic (...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Early Aspirations: Becoming a Doctor (1:09) The Shift to Business Studies (3:54) Father's Influence on Career Path (4:39) Interest in Statistics and Psychology (6:47) Networking and Early Career (10:24) Developing a Passion for Data (12:09) Joining a Startup Accelerator (17:30) Data and Engagement Metrics (21:39) Lessons on Data Fidelity (23:40) En...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Return of the Cynical Data Guy (0:14) Risks of SQL Complexity (2:16) Technical Debt in Data (4:34) Data Mesh Critique (6:38) Governance vs. Decentralization (9:55) Never Let a Stakeholder Tell You They Need a Dashboard (12:05) Dashboard vs. Table (13:34) Organizational Dynamics in Data Requests (16:35) AI and Prompt Writing (19:43) Search Techn...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Misha's Background and Journey in AI (1:13) Childhood Interest in Physics (4:43) Future of AI and Human Interaction (7:09) AI's Transformative Nature (10:12) Superhuman Intelligence in AI (12:44) Clarifying AGI and Superhuman Intelligence (15:48) Understanding AGI (18:12) Counterintuitive Intelligence (22:06) Reflection's Mission (25:00) Focus on A...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Topic (0:14 Machine Learning Discussion (1:44) Conditions for Machine Learning Worthiness (6:59) Simplicity in Modeling (8:43) Predictive Analytics vs. Machine Learning (10:42) Optimization and Investment Problems (13:03) Practical vs. Theoretical Saturation (15:16) Building Relationships with Marketing Teams (19:52) Reporting Me...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcome Back, Lew (0:14) Recap of Previous Discussion (1:03) Benefits of Hashing Information (2:33)   Using Hashes for Data Context (4:24) Hashing and Query Parameters (7:24) Static Values for Hashing (11:10) Identity Resolution in Data Attribution (14:36) Methodologies for User Tracking (16:37) Combining Data Sources for Attribution (21:13) Unders...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Lew’s Background and Journey in Data (1:06) Attribution Challenges (2:16) Attribution War Stories (8:09 Defining Attribution (12:32) Complexities of Attribution (16:08) Multi-Touch Attribution Challenges (21:31) Campaign Creation Difficulties (23:27) UTM Parameters Explained (26:01) Challenges in Data Extraction (31:17) Transforming and Merging Dat...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: False Hope in Data Roles (1:17) Naivety of Junior Data Analysts (4:27) The Challenge of Defining Data (6:41) Struggles with Enterprise BI Tools (9:43) Career Advice for Data Professionals (12:36) Generational Shifts in Data Roles (16:51) Self-Service Data Requests (18:17) The Importance of Analysis Skills (19:46) The Broader Context of Analysis (21...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pedram’s Background and Journey in Data (0:47) Joining Dagster Labs (1:41) Synergies Between Teams (2:56) Developer Marketing Preferences (6:06) Bridging Technical Gaps (9:54) Understanding Data Orchestration (11:05) Dagster's Unique Features (16:07) The Future of Orchestration (18:09) Freeing Up Team Resources (20:30) Market Readiness of the Moder...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Christmas and New Year Edition of Cynical Data Guy (0:28) Discussion on AI (0:42) 12 Days of Shipments (1:04) Attention-Grabbing Strategies (2:01) Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode (3:11) Technical Debt Remediation (5:03) LinkedIn Posts Discussion (6:05) Cultural Impact on Roles (8:03) Investment in Modernization (12:07) Reflection on Company Strategie...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Joe’s Recent Projects and Work (0:55) Joe’s New Book and Inspiration for Writing It (4:39) Challenges in Data Education (7:00) Internal Training Programs (10:02) Creative Problem Solving (17:46) Evaluating Candidates' Skills (21:18) Market Value and Career Growth (24:03) AI's Impact on Hiring (27:47) Content Production and Quality (31:56) The Evolu...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Sokratis’ Background and Journey in Data (1:19) Engineers Wearing Multiple Hats (2:17) The Era of Early Startups (3:32) Lessons from Building Software (7:15) Importance of Team Dynamics (9:12) Balancing Creativity and Stability (15:00) Version Control in Data Analysis (18:57) Opinionated Modern Data Software (21:14) Creating Dashboards for Company...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Brian’s Background and Journey in Data and Marketing (0:56) AI and Data Strategy (2:12) Experience at DreamWorks Animation (3:15) Marketing Timeline for Movies (5:18) Data-Driven Decisions at Expedia (9:04) Advising High-Growth Companies (14:59) LinkedIn Connections and Networking (17:57) Tension Between Marketing and Data Teams (19:59) Technology...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Lightning Round Setup (1:15) Scenarios for New Data Leaders (2:33) Optimism vs. Reality (3:14) Cynical Perspective on Data Roles (5:32) Monitoring Systems Discussion (9:31) Executive Alignment Challenges (12:54) Understanding Team Dynamics (17:32) Head of Data vs. Head of Product (20:13) Product Development Steps (22:14) Consequences of Product Dec...

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer dat...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Joyce's Background and Journey in Data (0:39)   Technological Growth in Logistics (3:51) Leadership and Communication in Logistics (6:54) Impact of Data Quality (9:13) Significance of Data Entry Accuracy (12:05) Data's Role in Decision Making (16:01) The Cost of Adding Data Points (21:26) Real-Time Data in Logistics (24:28) Understanding Master Dat...