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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
Data, AI and the Future of Work
Welcome to the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks 🎙

If want to stay up-to-date with the latest breakthroughs and trends in the world of Data & Artificial Intelligence, and if you're curious about some of the strategies that companies and founders use to launch Data & AI products, then you're in the right place!

Our aim is to bring together a diverse lineup of fantastic guests, from Founders to accomplished leaders and product owners at some of the most fascinating Data & AI companies worldwide who will each offer you a unique insight into what it takes to launch and scale a great Data business!

Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Alex Hutchings

I am the Co-Founder of the Dataworks group who are a specialist Data & AI Talent partner in the world of Data.
I have over 10 years of experience working in Analytics and have spoken to my fair share of Data professionals, at all levels.
Through our roundtables, in-person events, and the ThinkData podcast, our aim is to provide our community with the most up-to-date insight from the fastest-growing labor market in the world today.