Top data engineering writer on Medium & Senior Data Engineer in media; I use my skills as a former journalist to demystify data science/programming concepts so beginners to professionals can target, land and excel in data-driven roles.
When Isn't Automation Worth It?
The Latest From Pipeline: Your Data Engineering ResourceHi past, present or future data professional! Have you heard about the programmer who successfully automated his job to the point where he did no work for 5 years? Unfortunately, automation efforts are rarely this comprehensive—or successful. In fact, spending time on automation often results in a time sink, requiring more time to conceive and create the automation than time it saves you. In the latest from Pipeline, I provide a simple formula to determine ROI on automation. I also share successes—and failures—to inspire you to think critically before attempting to put any aspect of your job (or even the whole thing!) on autopilot. Read the story here. Until next time - thanks for ingesting, -Zach |
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Top data engineering writer on Medium & Senior Data Engineer in media; I use my skills as a former journalist to demystify data science/programming concepts so beginners to professionals can target, land and excel in data-driven roles.
Extract. Transform. Read. A newsletter from Pipeline Hi past, present or future data professional! When you apply to data analysis, data engineering or data science jobs, you likely consider factors like company name, culture and compensation. Caught up in the excitement of a fresh opportunity or compelling offer you’re neglecting an important part of your day-to-day reality in a new role: What stage of data maturity the organization is in. If you’re looking for experience building something...
Extract. Transform. Read. A newsletter from Pipeline Sponsored by Basejump AI. Don't just query your data; chat with it. Learn more. Hi past, present or future data professional! If you’re a hybrid or remote worker (or online student) you know the FOMO that sets in when you leave your desk and something at work needs your immediate attention. Even though data engineering is a role that can be done from anywhere, having to open, set up and position a laptop isn’t ideal in all situations like...
Extract. Transform. Read. A newsletter from Pipeline: Your Data Engineering Resource Presented by Basejump AI Use natural language prompts to chat with your database in Basejump’s intuitive interface, or embed it directly in your application. Book your demo here. Hi past, present or future data professional! One thing that makes my work day easier is when I’m Google-ing (as all software developers do) a problem and I come across the holy grail of solutions: A one-line implementation. Like...