{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Data Matas","title":"S3E5 - Building Data Platforms That Actually Solve Business Problems","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9515072a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2591,"description":"Stop Coding, Start Diagramming: How to Build Data Platforms That DeliverIf you're rushing to hire a data engineer before you have a clear business question, you’re doing it backwards.I'm joined by Teddy Bernays (Freelance Data Engineer) to unpack his \"business first\" approach. Teddy shares his journey and explains why simplicity and a solid plan always beat the latest tech stack.His top advice: \"Find the problem you want to solve first. Is data the answer? Only then should you start building.\"In this episode, we cover: ▶️ Why you should hire a Data Analyst before a Data Engineer ▶️ The \"Diagram First\" rule for technical projects ▶️ How to escape the painful world of legacy spreadsheets ▶️ Finding freelance clients in the real world (get off LinkedIn!) ▶️ Using AI to finally solve your documentation problems","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ct59eQJqdPsuicw7AJDtS5q80LLSqi7Wq51tbBc6kq4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMDUw/MDJhMDFlMGQ5Yzdk/ZjY2MzAxZjFlODVm/MGU3Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}