Listen "S3E5 - Building Data Platforms That Actually Solve Business Problems"
Episode Synopsis
Stop Coding, Start Diagramming: How to Build Data Platforms That DeliverIf you're rushing to hire a data engineer before you have a clear business question, you’re doing it backwards.I'm joined by Teddy Bernays (Freelance Data Engineer) to unpack his "business first" approach. Teddy shares his journey and explains why simplicity and a solid plan always beat the latest tech stack.His top advice: "Find the problem you want to solve first. Is data the answer? Only then should you start building."In this episode, we cover: ▶️ Why you should hire a Data Analyst before a Data Engineer ▶️ The "Diagram First" rule for technical projects ▶️ How to escape the painful world of legacy spreadsheets ▶️ Finding freelance clients in the real world (get off LinkedIn!) ▶️ Using AI to finally solve your documentation problems
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