Plumbers of Data Science

Plumbers of Data Science

Andreas Kretz

Episodes 125
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Dormant
Since Nov 2017
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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About This Podcast

Data Engineering is the plumbing of data science. Almost invisible, but super important and a big mess when done wrong. We talk about interesting Data Engineering trends and topics. I also train Data Engineering in my Data Engineering Academy at LearnDataEngineering.com

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#126 The Cloud, Java, and the Future of Serverless – with Vadym Kazulkin

Aug 06, 2025 47m

In this podcast episode, I’m talking with Vadym Kazulkin, AWS Serverless Hero and Principal Cloud Architect.He’s part of the AWS community for years now, speaking at events, testing new features…

#125 AI Hype vs. Reality – with Christina Stathopoulos

Jul 22, 2025 49m

In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Stathopoulos, a former Googler who now works independently as a data & AI evangelist, trainer, and advisor.Not only did we talk about her path from data…

#124 These Skills Get You a Data Consulting Job – with Tom Schamberger

Jul 09, 2025 44m

In this episode, I’m talking with Tom Schamberger from the German consultancy msg. He leads their cloud data platform team and has a super interesting background: started coding Java at 12,…

#123 Building Fast and Fun Data Projects - with Mehdi Ouazza

Jun 19, 2025 1h 16m

In this episode, I sit down with Mehdi Ouazza - data tinkerer, indie hacker, and content creator - who's always up to something interesting in the world of data and AI.We started with DuckDB but…

#122 Why Writing Is Thinking , and What Data Engineers Can Learn from It - with Simon Späti

Jun 11, 2025 1h 5m

In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Simon Späti, long-time BI and data engineering expert turned full-time technical writer and author of the living book Data Engineering Design Patterns. We talk…

#121 From Application Dev to AWS Hero: A Journey in Tech & Impact - with Johannes Koch

May 19, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode, I’m joined by Johannes Koch, Principal Engineer and AWS DevTools Hero, to talk about the real DevOps mindset, the evolution of developer experience, and how community work changed…

#120 Teaching Data Engineering Like It’s Done on the Job - with Deepak Goyal

May 08, 2025 48m

In this episode, I sit down with Deepak Goyal, the founder of AzureLib, to talk all things data engineering, cloud platforms, and how to teach the next generation of engineers.We explore why Azure…

#119 Recruiting is harder than I thought

Nov 04, 2024 10m

In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I dive into the challenges of recruiting today, from overwhelming job application volumes to reaching out directly to recruiters.I’m testing…

#118 Freelancing as a Data Engineer - Hero Talk with the "Seattle Data Guy" Ben Rogojan

Oct 25, 2024 54m

In this Hero Talk episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Rogojan, better known as the "Seattle Data Guy." Ben is a data engineer, YouTuber, and freelancer with a background at Facebook.…

#117 We Are Starting a Recruiting Service!

Oct 18, 2024 11m

In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I'm sharing some exciting updates about the future of Learn Data Engineering and a big new service we’re launching—recruiting!I explain how…

#116 Data Modeling is F***ing Easy!

Sep 23, 2024 6m

In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I’m sharing my thoughts on why data modeling isn’t as complicated as people make it out to be. You hear about courses and tutorials that…

#115 His Career Started With a Bootcamp & Now He Helps Others Succeed - Hero Talk w/ Mezue Obi-Eyis

Sep 20, 2024 39m

In this Hero Talk episode, I talk with Mezue, a seasoned Data Engineer with expertise in Azure Databricks Data Engineering. We cover his journey from Electrical Engineering to Data Engineering and…

#114 Dirty Data & Data Cleaning - Hero Talk with "The Classification Guru" Susan Walsh

Sep 16, 2024 48m

In this Hero Talk episode, I chat with Susan Walsh, the “Classification Guru,” known for her expertise in cleaning and classifying messy data.We dive into her unexpected journey into the data world,…

#113 A Deep Dive Into APIs, IoT, and Data Storage - Hero Talk with Paolo Lulli

Sep 09, 2024 34m

In this Hero Talk episode, I sit down with Paolo Lulli, an experienced Data Engineer, to explore some of the core challenges and decisions in API development and data management. We dive deep into…

#112 Why testing data pipelines can be so challenging - and how to tackle it

Sep 06, 2024 18m

In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I’m diving into why testing can be so challenging for data engineers. The inspiration for this topic actually came from one of my recent…

#111 Is This the Synthetic Data Revolution?! Hero Talk with Mario Scriminaci from Mostly AI

Sep 02, 2024 46m

In this Hero Talk episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of synthetic data, a critical tool for development, testing, and training Machine Learning models. Joining me is Mario Scriminaci,…

#110 Bootcamps vs Coaching

Aug 30, 2024 25m

In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I’m diving into the debate between bootcamps and coaching programs, especially for those looking to advance in Data Engineering.I’ll break…

#109 Why your data and goals matter more than tools!

Aug 23, 2024 16m

In this episode of the Plumbers of Data Science podcast, I’m diving into what truly matters when building data platforms and pipelines.As engineers, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest tools,…

#108 Why Apache Spark Is Such An Essential Skill - Hero Talk with Philipp Brunenberg

Aug 19, 2024 40m

In this episode, we explore the essentials of learning and mastering Apache Spark. Joining me is Philip, an experienced Spark developer and educator, who shares his expert roadmap for becoming…

#107 The Future of Data Observability - Hero Talk with Ryan Yackel

Aug 12, 2024 53m

In this Hero Talk episode, we explore the crucial topic of data observability, a field that has become essential for Data Engineers dealing with complex data pipelines. I am joined by my special…

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