Archive - Data Gibberish

April 2025

Why the Hard Skills Obsession Is Misleading Every Aspiring Data Engineer

Every aspiring data engineer focuses on hard skills. Few understand early connections are what actually accelerate success.

Apr 30 •

Graph Data Structures for Data Engineers Who Never Took CS101

Your gentle intro to graphs through real examples from data pipelines, DAGs, and lineage — designed for engineers who never learned this in school.

Apr 23 •

How I Scope Minimum Viable Data Products That Prove Value Fast

You don’t need a perfect pipeline to prove value. I share my method for building lightweight data solutions that get early feedback and build trust…

Apr 16 •

How to Build a Job Matrix that Grows Teams and Builds Clarity

This is the exact framework I use to keep my team motivated, track growth, and make sure everyone knows what it takes to move from one level to the…

Apr 9 •

13 Command-Line Tools to 10x Your Productivity as a Data Engineer

If you work with data and live in the terminal, these CLI tools belong in your daily toolkit. Lightweight, fast, and built for real productivity.

Apr 2 •

Turn Raw Data into Action: Master Data Storytelling for Better Communication

Raw data alone doesn’t drive action—stories do. Learn how to use the “What, So What, Now What” framework to turn complex data into compelling narratives…

Apr 1 •

March 2025

Beyond Senior Data Engineer: Skills & Strategies for the Next Big Step

Going beyond senior isn’t just about writing better code. It’s about impact, strategy, and navigating complex systems. Here’s how to take the next step…

Mar 26 •

Meet uv: The Blazing-Fast Python Package Manager Data Engineers Love

Say goodbye to sluggish dependency management. uv is a modern, high-performance package manager designed for Python power users. Here’s everything you…

Mar 19 •

Europe’s Cloud Crisis: Why US Tech Giants Hold the Power & What Must Change

Europe’s data infrastructure is built on US clouds. But what if that changes? With rising tensions and no European alternative, data engineers must…

Mar 12 •

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Why Businesses Ignore Data Engineering (and How to Fix It)

Most companies underfund data engineering—until it's too late. Here are three key reasons why it happens and how you can turn things around.

Mar 4 •

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