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      Introducing My Data Engineering Tech Radar

      Launching a Data Engineering Tech Radar.

    • My Reading List

      A curated list of books that I have read and would recommend to others. The list is organised in different topics and subjects.



    • Cloudflare Analytics vs Google Analytics

      Aug 11, 2024 - 4 min read

      In this article we will look into the reasons for discrepancies between the data reported by Cloudflare Analytics and Google Analytics and how to leverage both of them.

    • Preparation Guide for Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Certification

      Nov 19, 2023 - 6 min read

      This article contains a collection of notes, mind maps and resources to support you while preparing for the google cloud professional data engineer certification.

    • Learning How to Learn

      Oct 21, 2023 - 14 min read

      Notes from the Learning How to Learn Book By Barbara Oakley.

    • Data Processing Architectures: Lambda vs Kappa

      Sep 24, 2023 - 7 min read

      In this article we will explore two popular data processing architectures: Lambda and Kappa. We will take a look at their components, key differences and how to choose between them.

    • Understanding Modern Data Stack

      Sep 10, 2023 - 5 min read

      In this article we will explore the modern data stack, a brief history that led to its adoption and a brief walkthrough of its components and objectives.

    • Turning Your Jekyll Blog into a Progressive Web App (PWA) on GitHub Pages: A Step-by-Step Guide

      Aug 21, 2023 - 8 min read

      In this guide, we’ll explore how to transform your Jekyll-based blog into a Progressive Web App, unlocking features such as offline access, fast loading, and a seamless user experience.

    • Data engineering 201: In-depth Guide - Part 2

      Mar 12, 2023 - 17 min read

      This is part 2 of our in-depth article discussing the different stages of data flow inside an organisation.

    • Data engineering 201: In-depth Guide - Part 1

      Mar 11, 2023 - 5 min read

      In this two parts article we will deep dive into each of the general steps of the data flow.

    • Data engineering 101: Understanding the Fundementals

      Mar 1, 2023 - 6 min read

      In this article we will explore the different aspects of data engineering and what makes it crucial in today’s data-driven world and how it can benefit organizations of all sizes and industries.

    • Prometheus Monitoring: How to Collect and Analyze Metrics

      Jan 15, 2023 - 6 min read

      In this article we will deep dive into prometheus, the open-source monitoring and alerting system, and see how we can use it to monitor a simple python application.

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