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14th Feb 2023

S1 | E6 | What makes a good Data architect with Tre Williams - Data Modeler at Bitly

This is Episode 6 of the ThinkData Podcast and we had a great chat with Tre Williams who heads up Data modeling at Bitly, the world leading Link management platform.

We discussed -

  • What is behind the rise in importance and demand for Data modelers with experience in the modern data stack
  • How DBT has become the modeling tool of choice
  • How Tre navigated his way through to his current role, despite not having the classic STEM education and Data analyst background
  • Why is it so important for data engineers and architects to be as strong on the stakeholder/business side as they are technical?
  • Best advice to analysts trying to break into the Data architecture and engineering field.
  • What steps could hiring managers take when trying to attract and retain engineers?
  • What makes a good Data architect?

This episode will provide aspiring Data professionals with the confidence and tools to pursue a career in data, irrespective of their background!

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ThinkData Podcast
Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI
If you’re into the latest in Data and AI, and curious about how founders and senior leaders are building and scaling companies in this space, you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.