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Hiring for Your Data Team? Here’s What You Need to KnowAre you looking to hire a new member for your data team? It can sometimes be daunting to hire new employees, but don’t worry — with the…May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
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Using Exposures in dbt Core: Define Downstream UsesOverview of dbt Core and ExposuresMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Introduction to Testing in dbt (Data Build Tool)What is dbt and Why You Should Add it to Your Data StackMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023
A Free Monitoring Dashboard for LookerI have worked a lot of consulting and data team jobs in recent years and have found a lot of success in managing Looker environments. At…Apr 4, 2023Apr 4, 2023
5 Lessons I Have Learned Using dbtOver the past few years I have managed many dbt projects while working various jobs. Here are five lessons I have learned.Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
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