Author: Yong Jin Lee
-
What Dale Carnegie Taught Me About Collaboration and Influence (While Washing Baby Bottles)
During my parental leave, I found myself reading (or listening to) books via Audible while doing mundane yet meaningful chores like washing baby bottles. One of those books, “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie, turned out to be transformative. As a data engineer in the tech industry, I’ve always believed communication… Read more
-
The Hidden Treasure of Data Engineering: Convincing the Business of Data Quality’s Worth
Data engineering is like being the caretaker of a bustling city. Everyone benefits from clean water, smooth roads, and reliable electricity, but few think about the behind-the-scenes work that makes it all possible. Now, let’s imagine trying to convince the city council to invest in invisible /not-so-fancy upgrades—a tougher sell, right? It is not visible or shiny. That’s… Read more
-
The Transformative Power of Weekend Parenting
My wife recently began a new job that requires her to work every other weekend, leaving just my daughter Ahrin and me at home. While some have expressed concern about my ability to manage parenting duties along with my job, these weekends have actually been refreshing for me. I’ve discovered a sense of mental clarity. Before Ahrin Life before Ahrin was… Read more
-
Three Parenting Rules I Want to Follow as A Parent
Becoming the father of a precious newborn, I have encountered numerous experiences that have led me to formulate several parenting principles and philosophies. These insights are derived from a blend of wisdom shared by my wife, our parents, and our own experiences. As the phases of my parenting journey evolve, it’s crucial for me to… Read more
-
Pursuit of Canonical Data: Addressing Misconceptions
In a world where data drives numerous businesses, we aim to establish sources of truth (sometimes called canonical data) characterized by correctness and reliability. In my view, companies like Spotify, Amazon, Meta, and Google are fundamentally data companies. While their customer offerings vary, their business objective remains consistent: to connect users with what they seek.… Read more
-
Embracing Simplicity: Don’t transfer stress to yourself.
In both my professional and personal life, I’ve frequently faced the challenge of addressing complex issues. My approach typically involves a deep dive into the problem, but I’ve noticed a common reluctance to address underlying causes in favor of quick fixes or shortcuts. This approach, though tempting, often fails to resolve the core issues and… Read more
-
Stop Worrying About the Downturn Before It Even Happens
Lately, I’ve encountered numerous posts about layoffs and economic challenges on LinkedIn and in the news. This tide of uncertainty is unsettling, especially as I’m expecting a daughter and aim to provide her with stability and safety. Writing this blog helps me stay centered and continue with my usual routine.I’ve learned that life can unexpectedly… Read more
-
Tracking Consumption History in BigQuery Tables: A Guide to Retrieving the Latest Access Date
In today’s post, I’ll share insights into tracing the consumption history of BigQuery tables. This activity isn’t just for the curious; it’s a necessary step in optimizing the data management within BigQuery and ensuring its relevance. By understanding table utilization, organizations can streamline storage and computation costs, deprecate unused data, and offer more up-to-date datasets.… Read more
-
Dataform Explored: Harnessing Its Power and Addressing Opportunities for Improvements
In an earlier post, I spotlighted Dataform’s transformative capabilities, emphasizing its potential to reshape the data transformation and pipelining landscape for teams. Like all sophisticated tools, a deeper examination reveals areas where refinement could enhance the user experience. In this piece, I’ll share the challenges I’ve encountered and suggest improvements to augment Dataform’s effectiveness. Areas… Read more
-
Cash Gaining Value: How I Secured an Extra $X00/Month Using My Automated Investment Strategy
Why I have a process to get more cash with my automated investments: There’s a growing sentiment that cash will gain value as the Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates. These rises can be attributed, in part, to governmental spending decisions and political agendas. Consequently, with the Fed’s intent to retract dollars from circulation… Read more