Best The Stratis Insights Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Three Data Friends Walk Into An AI Bar 1:59:12

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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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Capitalize On The Data Engineer Hype! 8:33

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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 9:59

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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 9:50

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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) 1:04:07

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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! 1:37:14

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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 4:24

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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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Data Architecture Principles That Skyrocket Your Career! 1:19:36

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Send us a text Join Ramona and me on Data With Direction as we discuss architecture patterns that set you on a career trajectory beyond your greatest imagination. You want to earn more? Show you have the skills to move the needle! I remember a time when I created manual triggers that I had to babysit and watch for an hour, only to walk away at a cr…

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$180k Data Engineers Don’t Make These Python Mistakes in Databricks! 6:09

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Send us a text Are you making these common mistakes in Databricks? In this video, we break down the top 10 pitfalls that data engineers, both new and experienced, fall into when working with Databricks and Spark. From treating Databricks like a simple Jupyter Notebook to neglecting the power of Delta Lake and proper version control, we cover the es…

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From Navy Corpsman to 6 Figure Tech Career! 1:33:06

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Send us a text Join us for a special live interview with a Navy Corpsman-turned-software engineer! We'll dive into his journey from military life to the world of tech. We'll explore how his time in the Navy prepared him for a career in software engineering, the challenges he faced, and the resources that helped him succeed! Whether you're a veteran…

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From Teacher to Data Master | Learn the Secrets of Data-Guided Success! 1:05:02

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Send us a text Mid-Career Changes to data with CJ Watkins. We will be talking about work/study/home life balance, what it looks like moving from a career in education to a career in data, as well as CJ's unique take on data-guided decisions vs data-driven decisions. Links from CJ from our video: Measure what Matters: https://amzn.to/40pNxLZ Stats B…

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You Are NOT A Data Engineer If You Are Doing This! 1:16:07

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Send us a text We have Data Analysts out there and Analytics Engineers claiming to be doing ETL in Power BI and Tableau. Find out why it isn't true, and why it will stall your career if you continue to do it! Support the show Chris Gambill is a data engineering consultant and educator with 25+ years of experience helping organizations modernize the…

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Leveraging Your Passion To Break Into Data in 2025! 1:11:48

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Send us a text What happens when you mix a love for flying with a knack for data? In this episode, I’m joined by Ridah, one of my mentees and the founder of Aviadata, a company using analytics to revolutionize how flight schools operate. We’ll dive into Ridah’s learning journey, how he developed his skills in data engineering, and how he’s applying…

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Data Engineering & Security: Your Questions Answered 1:16:43

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Send us a text Today I'll be jumping on for about 60 minutes to do a short AMA and talk about how to ensure you are securing your secrets in your pipelines Join Codecademy while supporting the channel! If you are a high school or college student you get 35% off with this link: https://www.pntrs.com/t/2-591852-361892-213588 Not a student, but want a…

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5 (More!) Rookie Mistakes in Data Engineering! 1:08:04

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Send us a text Are you new to data engineering and worried about common pitfalls derailing your projects? Join me LIVE tonight as we dive into the top 5 rookie mistakes every fresher makes and—more importantly—how you can avoid them! ✅ Learn from real-world examples and save hours of headaches. ✅ Engage in interactive Q&A to solve your specific cha…

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Data Engineering 2025: The Future Awaits 1:09:28

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Send us a text Tonight I'm going to talk about the last couple videos we did which were the 5 skill every data engineer has to have and then 6 Skills that Separate you from your Competition! I'll also discuss data consulting and how I got into it and how you can too! As always we will be answering questions about data engineering and cover anything…

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Ethical AI and Data Governance | Protecting Your Business from Data Compliance Nightmares 27:46

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Send us a text Join me live as we dive into “Ethical AI and Data Governance” ... why your data quality isn’t just a technical checkbox but an ethical imperative. We’ll unpack real‐world failures (from biased hiring tools to misconfigured AI inspections), explore the three pillars of governance (Transparency, Accountability, Fairness), and walk thro…

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5 Data Engineering Mistakes That’ll Haunt You (and How to Avoid Them) 40:55

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Send us a text Is your team spending time repairing broken data pipelines? In this live session, I’ll walk you through 5 of the most common—and costly—mistakes I’ve seen in 25+ years of data engineering. From schema drift disasters to overengineered tech stacks, I’ll break down real-world examples and teach you how to build smarter, cleaner, and mo…

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Future Proofing Your Career With Shane Gibson and Chris Gambill 1:16:57

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Send us a text Futureproof your career and master the idea of T-Skills! As Data Engineers we have a choice to make right now, given the new AI world: Go deeper into their Engineering skills and become the 5% who still apply their craft to solve the very complex data use cases. Go broad and increase their other skills, because (per Shane) 95% of the…

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Breaking Things: The Secret to Data Engineering Career Success 8:00

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Send us a text Data engineering in 2025 isn't about cool tools but about survival, as most current data engineers risk becoming replaceable commodities if they can't demonstrate real-world problem-solving skills and business understanding. Successful data engineers need to prove they've overcome significant challenges and understand the business im…

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Why NOT To Be A DataOps Engineer 7:33

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Send us a text Are you thinking about jumping into DataOps Or just curious what all the hype is about In this episode, Chris dives deep into why DataOps is not all sunshine and rainbows. From the real challenges of the job to the toolbox every DataOps engineer relies on, you’ll get the honest truth... and a few laughs along the way. Timestamps 00:0…

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Data Engineering 101: Learn to Scale with Modern Data Modeling 11:53

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Send us a text What is the modern data stack—and how do tools like Spark, dbt, and Airflow actually work together? In this lesson, I’ll break it down step by step with real-world insights. In Lesson 2 of the Data Engineering 101 series, we take a deep dive into the Modern Data Stack—what it is, how the components work together, and why data modelin…

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Data World Shaken: Salesforce x Informatica & DuckLake Unveiled! 54:57

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Send us a text 🚨 Major News in Data Engineering! 🚨 Today, two industry-shaking headlines dropped: 1️⃣ Salesforce announces its $8B acquisition of Informatica. 2️⃣ DuckDB releases DuckLake, their open-source lakehouse format! Join me LIVE as I break down what these moves mean for data engineers, the enterprise stack, and the future of open-source an…

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Data Engineering in the Real World (From Career to Consulting) 1:28:22

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Send us a text Behind the Scenes: How I Work Full-Time & Still Help Clients Support the show Chris Gambill is a data engineering consultant and educator with 25+ years of experience helping organizations modernize their data stacks. As founder of Gambill Data, he specializes in data strategy, cloud migration, and building resilient analytics platfo…

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The Silent Killers of Data Engineering (And How to Catch Them Before It’s Too Late) 28:41

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Send us a text Are hidden problems lurking in your data pipelines? In both medicine and data engineering, “silent killers” can do major damage... quietly, with no warning, until it’s almost too late. In this live session, Chris Gambill breaks down the three hidden threats every data engineering team needs to catch before disaster strikes. You’ll le…

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Week 15 Showdowns: Breaking Down the Key Matchups and Playoff Implications 9:00

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Week 15 NFL matchups, offering an in-depth analysis of each game and the factors that will determine the outcomes. From intense divisional battles to pivotal clashes with playoff implications, we break down the key players, strategies, and storylines shaping this critical week in the season. Will underdogs ris…

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Fantasy Football for Beginners: Your Ultimate Guide to Building a Winning Team 6:33

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In this episode of Gameday Prophets, we’re unlocking the secrets to fantasy football success for first-time players. Host Joseph Stratis guides you step-by-step through the essentials: what fantasy football is, how to join or create a league, draft strategies, and the keys to managing your team throughout the season. Whether you’re learning to pick…

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Week 14 Showdowns: Thrills, Upsets, and Playoff Drama 7:00

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Week 14 in the NFL delivered everything fans could ask for—thrilling finishes, shocking upsets, and major playoff implications. In this episode of Gameday Prophets, we break down every game, analyzing standout performances, key moments, and what it all means for the postseason picture. From the Lions' clutch win over the Packers to the Rams' upset …

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NFL 101: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Football 16:16

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Are you new to football or just looking to brush up on the basics? In this episode of Gameday Prophets, we’re diving deep into the fundamentals of the NFL! From understanding how the game is played to breaking down player positions, team strategies, and even the role of special teams, we’ve got you covered. Learn how downs and distances work, why q…

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6: Managing Private Sector Pay in 2022 in the face of the Inflation Challenge 36:16

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In this episode of our insights podcast we focus on the topic of “Managing Private Sector Pay in 2022 in the face of the Inflation Challenge”. Here Caroline Jenkinson Strategic Adviser to Stratis Consulting and a former Deputy Chairman of the Labour Court chats to Brendan McGinty, Managing Partner of Stratis Consulting, and special guest, Gerry McC…

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5: Are we Heading Towards Some Form of Mandatory Union Recognition in Ireland? 1:17:46

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Our 'Stratis Insights' Podcast series will bring you the latest strategic employment relations insights covering Employee Relations, People Strategy & Engagement and also Workplace Innovation. Stratis Consulting is an expert, partner-led consultancy comprising of the most experienced team of employment relations and industrial relations practitione…

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4: Does the Review Focus Unduly on the Collective Bargaining Issue and Miss the Potential for More Significant Industrial Relations Reform 17:32

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Our 'Stratis Insights' Podcast series will bring you the latest strategic employment relations insights covering Employee Relations, People Strategy & Engagement and also Workplace Innovation. Stratis Consulting is an expert, partner-led consultancy comprising of the most experienced team of employment relations and industrial relations practitione…

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3: Multinational Enterprises in Ireland and the Need to Protect the Special Position of Employers who Offer Market Leading Remuneration and Benefits and Pursue High Engagement Practices With Their Employees ... 14:19

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Our 'Stratis Insights' Podcast series will bring you the latest strategic employment relations insights covering Employee Relations, People Strategy & Engagement and also Workplace Innovation. Stratis Consulting is an expert, partner-led consultancy comprising of the most experienced team of employment relations and industrial relations practitione…

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2: The Industrial Relations Act 2015 and the Reasons for the Shift in Trade Union Strategy to Focus on the European Dimension 23:21

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Our 'Stratis Insights' Podcast series will bring you the latest strategic employment relations insights covering Employee Relations, People Strategy & Engagement and also Workplace Innovation. Stratis Consulting is an expert, partner-led consultancy comprising of the most experienced team of employment relations and industrial relations practitione…

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1: Can Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations Deliver a Balanced Outcome & is Voluntarism as we Know it at an end? 28:25

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Our 'Stratis Insights' Podcast series will bring you the latest strategic employment relations insights covering Employee Relations, People Strategy & Engagement and also Workplace Innovation. Stratis Consulting is an expert, partner-led consultancy comprising of the most experienced team of employment relations and industrial relations practitione…

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Pay Guidance for Employers on Private Sector Pay in 2021 17:27

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Before the pandemic hit, the ‘run rate’ for private sector pay was running at c 2.5% per annum, many for up to 3 years, with a small number of agreements at even higher levels based on business performance and market outlook. However over 2020, for many employers, pay was off the agenda, especially for those reliant on the domestic economy. As we n…