When Enterprise Software Becomes an Operating Constraint
This is a systems-oriented take on enterprise software tradeoffs, plus a checklist for evaluating operating models as needs change. Image created by...
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- Data Engineering Foundations 3
- Modern Data Platform Foundations 2
- Data Platform Engineering Foundations 1
- Career Development 1
Data Engineering Foundations
What I Look for When Evaluating a Data Stack
A systems-oriented way to evaluate data stacks beyond tools and feature comparisons. Image created by the author How We Got Here Before evaluating a da...
Data Orchestration: The Conductor Behind the Pipelines
This article explains what data orchestration is, how it coordinates multiple steps in a workflow, and why it matters for making data processes reliable...
Modern Data Platform Foundations
From Fragmented Data Flows to a Governed Data Pipeline
Many organizations focus on fixing individual data issues but overlook the bigger picture: how data enters, moves, and is governed across the entire env...
From Pipelines to Platforms: Modern Engineering for Regulated Data Teams
Many regulated data teams still work without true pipelines, relying on manual, study-by-study transformations. Learn how combining data engineering wit...
Data Platform Engineering Foundations
What Is Data Platform Engineering?
A Plain-Language Guide to Three Overlapping but Different Disciplines. Image created by the author Technology loves buzzwords, and sometimes the li...
Career Development
Are Certifications Worth It? A Practical, Opinionated Take
Certifications don’t create expertise. They create structure, visibility, and shared signals. The expertise comes from what you build alongs...