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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we look into the evolution of the DBA role into data engineering. Data is moving at a fast pace, and this insightful topic will explore how DBAs have transformed into data engineers, mastering data integration and analytics to drive data-driven business insights. Brad Lowenstein, Head of Data Engineering at AWS Finance, a global cloud technology company, joins us. In this episode, we will learn: 00:00 Introduction to the Evolution of DBA to Data Engineering 00:26 Guest Introduction: Brad Lowenstein01:09 Brad's Journey into Data Engineering 03:39 The Role of a Traditional DBA 04:39 Technical Advancements Driving the Evolution 09:12 Skills and Competencies: DBA vs Data Engineer 14:52 Challenges in Transitioning from DBA to Data Engineer 20:28 Impact of Cloud Adoption on Data Engineering 24:34 Essential Tools and Platforms for Data Engineers 28:51 Advice for Aspiring Data Engineers 32:15 Future Trends in Data Engineering 37:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThank you for listening!
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