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How to build a powerful data engineering portfolio website (even if you suck at frontend) in 4 weeks
This is the no-BS guide for data engineers who want to publish a legit tech portfolio that looks good and works. Without wasting time on design rabbit…
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Yordan Ivanov
5 Red Flags of Mediocre Data Engineers
These 5 signs mean you may never become a senior engineer unless you address your flaws.
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The Week of a Head of Data Engineering
Here’s how my week looks and what you can expect if you want to become a head of data
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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.
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Yordan Ivanov
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…
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Yordan Ivanov
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…
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Yordan Ivanov
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…
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Yordan Ivanov
Pass the Behaviour Interview or How to Stop Being A Hater
5 red flags you may need to work on. I’ve stopped interviews for the 10th minute because of #4.
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Level-Up Data Engineering: Block Time, Learn Faster, Achieve More
How to create a learning plan for technical and soft skills to achieve your 2025 goals
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Yordan Ivanov
From Mediocre to Mastery: Own Your Growth as a Standout Data Engineer
Should you go deep into technical skills or balance them with business? Find out which path leads to data engineering success.
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Yordan Ivanov
Master CV Writing: Avoid Pitfalls and Land Your Dream Data Job
Learn how to write a standout CV that avoids common mistakes, highlights your skills, and helps you secure interviews for top data engineering roles.
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Yordan Ivanov
Is Data Engineering for You? 5 Traits You Need to Know
Curious if data engineering is your ideal career? Discover the five key job traits, and see if you have what it takes to thrive in this technical field.
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