MDS Newsletter #111
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5 min readNov 15, 2023
Get ready to surf the data wave in this enriching edition! Find out how Redash helps you make smart decisions using data. Learn about Narrator’s new and improved platform for looking at data. Also, get to know about Forkbomb Solutions, our featured stack pick this week for best tech in safety and blockchain. But wait, there’s more…go on and find out below!
Featured tools of the week
- Redash: Redash is an open-source data visualization tool that promotes data-driven decisions. It supports diverse data sources like SQL, NoSQL, Big Data, and APIs, and offers a cloud-based SQL client service for efficient querying. Its interactive dashboards allow easy drag-and-drop and resizing of visualizations for comprehensive, understandable analysis. Other notable features include scheduled data refresh, team/public dashboard sharing, user management, APIs, and alerts. Redash also encourages user community contributions for continual innovation and improvement.
- Narrator: Narrator is an advanced data analysis platform that employs the Activity Schema™ to minimize data model maintenance and boost data engineer efficiency. Its unique single-table approach encapsulates all customer interactions, enabling seamless self-service experiences. With Narrator, anyone can generate in-depth analyses instantly, inviting informed decision-making without the need for SQL expertise.
Narrator has raised a total of $13.6M in funding over 4 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Sep 17, 2020 from a Series A round.
Featured stack of the week
- Forkbomb: Forkbomb is a provider of comprehensive cryptography and blockchain solutions, built on their unique multiplatform cryptographic stack. With a successful track record in partnering with companies to design and develop tailored solutions, Forkbomb leverages its extensive experience and commitment to quality to create standout software products. Their portfolio speaks to their prowess in fields like crypto, network engineering, and organizational security.
Here is the data stack of Forkbomb:
Good reads and resources
- Data modeling using dbt Core and Snowflake: Utilizing dbt Core, a transformation tool, in conjunction with Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehousing platform, furnishes a powerful infrastructure for effective data modeling, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data analytics. Maksim Kazartsev presents an overview of using dbt Core and Snowflake for data modeling. dbt Core, a transformation tool, empowers analysts by allowing them to define, test, and document data transformations using SQL. Snowflake, on the other hand, is a cloud-based data warehousing platform. Together, dbt Core and Snowflake provide a robust infrastructure for comprehensive data modeling. The author guides readers through the installation of dbt Core, connecting it to Snowflake, and performing data modeling operations. The piece emphasizes the potency of dbt Core and Snowflake in improving the efficiency and accuracy of data analytics.
- Data-Driven Management: The Why, Who, What and How?: Embracing a data-driven management approach is central to driving business success in the modern world, as this methodology leverages data analysis for decision-making, significantly enhancing accuracy and efficiency in business operations and strategic planning. Jan Meskens highlights the importance of data-driven management (DDM) in modern business operations. DDM is a methodology where decisions are based on data analysis rather than intuition or observation alone. The role of DDM touches upon various stakeholders including decision makers, IT department, data analysts, and more. The key aspects involve ‘who’ creates value from the data, ‘what’ data is used, and ‘how’ it is analyzed to form valuable insights. Embracing DDM requires organizations to undertake changes in their management approach, culture, and digital infrastructure along with continuous monitoring of their data-driven processes.
Upcoming data events, summits and webinars
- MotherDuck, in collaboration with dltHub, is excited to announce its second in-person user meetup group. Scheduled for:
📅 Monday, November 20
🕥 6 to 9 pm CET
📍 Berlin, Germany
Dedicated to all things data and spotlighting DuckDB, this event promises an evening of insightful discussions, delectable food, refreshing drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere for data enthusiasts. Register here - The 7th edition of the Big Data Conference Europe is set to unfold from
📅 November 21 to 24, 2023
📍 Vilnius, Lithuania
The event kicks off with an insightful workshop on November 21, paving the way for three days of in-depth discussions during the main conference. This year’s focus revolves around AI, Cloud, and Data, offering a comprehensive exploration of topics such as Big Data, High Load, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
Whether attendees choose to participate onsite in Vilnius or join the conference virtually online, they can expect a dynamic program featuring workshops and sessions. Register here.
MDS Jobs
- Komoot is hiring (Senior) Data Analyst
Location: Remote
Stack: Amazon Redshift, dbt, Airflow, Python
Apply here - Education Analytics is hiring Analytics Engineer/Data Engineer
Location: USA
Stack: dbt, Snowflake, Airflow, AWS
Apply here - Lichtblick is hiring Data Analyst
Location: Germany
Stack: dbt, Snowflake, Docker, Airflow, Azure
Apply here
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