#249 Towards Self-Service Data Engineering with Taylor Brown, Co-Founder and COO at Fivetran

The sheer number of tools and technologies that can infiltrate your work processes can be overwhelming. Choosing the right ones to invest in is critical, but how do you know where to start? What steps should you take to build a solid, scalable data infrastructure that can handle the growth of your business? And with AI becoming a central focus for many organizations, how can you ensure that your data strategy is aligned to support these initiatives? It’s no longer just about managing data; it’s about future-proofing your organization.

Taylor Brown is the COO and Co-Founder of Fivetran, the global leader in data movement. With a vision to simplify data connectivity and accessibility, Taylor has been instrumental in transforming the way organizations manage their data infrastructure. Fivetran has grown rapidly, becoming a trusted partner for thousands of companies worldwide. Taylor's expertise in technology and business strategy has positioned Fivetran at the forefront of the data integration industry, driving innovation and empowering businesses to harness the full potential of their data. Prior to Fivetran, Taylor honed his skills in various tech startups, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for problem-solving to his entrepreneurial ventures.

In the episode, Richie and Taylor explore the biggest challenges in data engineering, how to find the right tools for your data stack, defining the modern data stack, federated data, data fabrics, data meshes, data strategy vs organizational structure, self-service data, data democratization, AI’s impact on data and much more. 

Links Mentioned in the Show:

• Fivetran
• Connect with Taylor
• Career Track: Data Engineer in Python
• Related Episode: Effective Data Engineering with Liya Aizenberg, Director of Data Engineering at Away
• Rewatch sessions from RADAR: AI Edition

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