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Leveraging LLMs for Business Impact: Part 2 - Building an AI Data Engineer Agent

Introduction In Part 1 of this series, we explored the theoretical foundations of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and vector databases. Now, it’s time to put theory into practice. This is going to be a long read, so grab some coffee, and one (couple) of your favorite biscuits. One use case for leveraging LLM’s, is creating of a Agent - a Senior Data Engineer AI that automatically reviews Pull Requests in your data engineering projects. This agent will be that nit picky Data Engineer that enforces SQL formatting standards, ensure naming and data type consistency, validate data quality checks, and suggest improvements based on best practices. By integrating this into your GitHub workflow, you can maintain higher code quality, accelerate onboarding for new team members, and reduce the burden of manual code reviews.

  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD
  • AI Agents
  • Code Review
  • Data Quality
  • DBT
  • SQL Standards
Saturday, March 8, 2025 Read
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Maximizing Data Impact: A Guide to Effective Data Engineering

Introduction Creating impact goes far beyond writing efficient code or building robust pipelines. It’s about understanding how your work translates into tangible value for stakeholders across the organization. Types of Impact Our work forms the backbone of data-driven decision making in organizations. However, measuring and communicating this impact isn’t always straightforward. If you feel your work isn’t making a meaningful difference, it might be time to pivot your focus or approach. Understanding the various ways we create value helps guide these decisions and ensures we’re contributing in ways that matter.

  • Data Impact
  • Visualization
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Enablement
  • Data Quality
Saturday, February 15, 2025 Read
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Mastering Data Engineering: Insights and Best Practices

Introduction I have been working with Data for a bit over 17 years now, I have seen it evolve from its nascent stages to a cornerstone of the tech industry. The journey has been nothing short of revolutionary, impacting businesses and society at large. The evolution and the role of a data engineer have expanded, requiring not just technical skills, but a deep understanding of business, security, and the human element within technology.

  • Culture
  • Continuous Learning
  • Data Quality
  • Professional Growth
  • Data Pipeline
  • Data System Resilience
  • Team Collaboration
Saturday, March 30, 2024 Read