Description:

In this episode, Bolaji interviews Louis Guitton, an engineering leader with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics.

They discuss Louis's journey from sports to data, his experiences at One Football Labs, and the challenges of communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Louis shares insights on handling stress and burnout, measuring the impact of data projects, and the importance of sustainable personal growth in a rapidly evolving field.

He emphasizes the need for data professionals to understand the business context and offers valuable advice for those looking to build a fulfilling career in data.

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Takeaways

• Louis has a diverse background in sports and data.
• He emphasizes the importance of mental and physical preparation for marathons.
• Data analytics is becoming increasingly important in sports.
• Louis's career journey includes freelancing and working at One Football Labs.
• He faced challenges in building a tagging system for football content.
• Communication with non-technical stakeholders is crucial for data professionals.
• Burnout is a common issue in the tech industry, and it's important to address it.
• Measuring the impact of data projects can be challenging but necessary.
• Sustainable personal growth is key to a long-term career in data.
• Understanding the business context is essential for data professionals.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Data Career Transformations
• 01:51 The Intersection of Sports and Data
• 05:22 The Role of Data in Personal Health 0
• 7:56 Career Journey: From Engineering to Freelancing
• 11:05 Building a Data-Driven Business Unit
• 17:26 Tackling Technical Challenges in Data Engineering
• 20:49 Shipping the First Version: Lessons Learned
• 21:33 Communicating with Non-Technical Stakeholders
• 24:11 The Importance of Domain Knowledge
• 26:35 Handling Stress and Burnout in Data Careers
• 30:12 Measuring Impact in Data Projects
• 33:14 Sustainable Personal Growth in Data Careers
• 37:51 Mentorship and Influences in Career Development
• 38:45 Advice for Building a Fulfilling Career

Speakers:

• Guest: Louis Guitton, AI Solutions Architect and ML Engineer
• Host: Bolaji Oyejide, Community Manager at dbt Labs

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