Real Stories. Real Strategy. No Fluff. Data With Direction is the show where Chris Gambill, data engineering consultant and educator, cuts through the noise to help you build resilient data systems, tackle real-world challenges, and future-proof your analytics career. Each episode delivers practical guidance, industry insights, and the war stories you won’t find in textbooks, whether you’re tuning in live or catching up on the go.
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Your 8 Week Data Engineering Foundations Roadmap!
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Send us a text Level up from “pipeline builder” to “senior engineer.” In this video I share the 7 books that actually changed how I design systems, ship stable data products, and interview with confidence. Each pick comes with one takeaway, one field exercise, and one interview line you can use tomorrow. Want the Reading Tracker and Governance Card…
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Speed Up Your Queries And Your Career Trajectory With Liquid Clustering!
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Send us a text Unlock the power of Databricks with this in-depth guide to Liquid Clustering! If your Databricks jobs are slow, expensive, or hard to explain, this video is for you. Learn how Liquid Clustering can transform your data pipelines, cut costs, and make you stand out in job interviews. We’ll break down the differences between partitioning…
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Three Data Friends Walk Into An AI Bar
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Send us a text If you ship AI-generated code you do not understand, you will not be replaced by AI. You will be replaced by an engineer who knows how to use it well. We were live with two sharp data pros for a straight talk session on collaborating with AI in real pipelines. 🗓 Friday, August 15, 2025 🕙 10:00 PM ET 🔴 YouTube Live What we covered AI …
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Send us a text Unlock your data engineering career in 2025 with this step-by-step blueprint! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this guide covers the essential skills, tools, and strategies you need to land high-paying, future-proof data jobs. Learn why Databricks, SQL, Delta Lake, and Spark are must-haves, and discover the re…
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From Neuroscience to Startups: A Data Pro's Journey
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Send us a text From Neuroscience to Startups: A Data Pro’s Journey | Kyle Stratis Interview Join host Chris as he interviews Kyle Stratus, founder of Stratus Data Labs and O’Reilly author, about his unique journey from neuroscience PhD to startup founder and data innovator. Discover how Kyle transitioned into tech, built a viral meme stock market, …
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Negotiate Like a Pro or Stay Underpaid in 2025
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Send us a text Negotiate Like a Pro or Stay Underpaid in 2025 Unlock the secrets to salary negotiation as a data engineer in 2025! In this video, you'll learn exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to anchor your value so you never leave money on the table again. Whether you're entry-level or a seasoned pro, these strategies will help you max…
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Real-World Lessons with Kyle Stratis (Author, AI Agents with MCP)
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Send us a text What’s it really like building data solutions from the ground up in a startup? Join Chris Gambill (Founder, Gambill Data) for a candid live conversation with Kyle Stratis, founder of Stratis Data Labs, O’Reilly author, and hands-on data leader in the trenches of startup growth. Kyle’s not only shaping the future of AI automation with…
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10 AI Skills You Didn’t Know You Already Had, With AI Architect Ramona Truta!
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Send us a text Think AI is only for machine learning experts and prompt engineering pros? Think again. In this episode of Data With Direction, Chris Gambill joined by AI Architect Ramona Truta breaks down 10 essential AI skills that you probably already have—and shows you how to level them up to stay relevant in the rapidly shifting world of data a…
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Career Mistakes Costing Data Engineers $50K Per Year
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Send us a text Are you a data engineer stuck in a mid-level role, wondering why your career isn’t advancing as fast as your skills? In this video, Chris Gambill breaks down the three invisible mistakes that hold back 80% of data engineers from landing senior positions and big salary jumps. Learn how to avoid the technology trap, visibility gap, and…
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