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Data Engineering

Apache Airflow: Like an Organized Orchestra for Your Startup

You’re probably dealing with a ton of big and small tasks in the exciting world of startups, just like many of us. From collecting customer data to updating the website and sending out newsletters, there’s a lot that needs to get done on time and correctly for your startup engine to run smoothly. When these […]

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Management

What I Wish I Knew Before Leading a Data Team

Six months ago, I became the lead of our data team. Before that, I was deeply technical — writing ETL pipelines, building internal tools, automating everything I could get my hands on. I loved the focus, the flow, the satisfaction of solving hard problems. Leadership, I thought, would just be “tech plus meetings.” I was […]

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Data Engineering

How to Build Scalable Data Pipelines: A Beginner’s Guide

From Python scripts and cron jobs to Dockerized ETL services and Apache Airflow orchestration—this guide walks through my journey of building scalable data pipelines with real-world lessons. Perfect for data engineers and beginners alike!

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Data Engineering Road Map

Essential Skills Every Data Engineer Needs

Want to become a top-tier data engineer? Mastering SQL, Python, data modeling, distributed data processing, and orchestration is key! In this post, I’ll break down the essential skills every data engineer needs to build scalable, efficient data pipelines. Whether you’re just starting or leveling up, these skills will shape your career!

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Personal

Start: My Journey from Data to Blogging

Hello, I’m Shayan, a Data Engineer. If you’re not very familiar with this term, I can briefly say that our role is to prepare data for Data Analysts and Data Scientists. We ensure that data flows correctly within organizations. Every team or department has specific data needs, and we make sure the right data is […]