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The Data Stack Show251: Data Teams at the Crossroads: Proving Value in a Changing Business Landscape with Ben RogojanHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Technical Freelancer Academy & Consulting Community (1:21)Evolution of Data Teams and Technology (2:52)Data Team Growth and Output vs. Outcome (4:47)Internal Optimization vs. Client-Facing Data Work (7:23)Audience, Delivery Mechanisms, and Actionability (12:40)Proving ROI and Prioritizing Work (15:27)Practical Tips for Data Team-Business Alignment (18:31)Dealing with Vanity and Security Blanket Metrics (23:39)AI’s Impact on Data Workflows (27:07)BI Tools, AI Integration, and Dashboards (32:25)Top Skills for Data Professionals (37:27)Career Growth: Technical, Communication, and Business Skills (42:02)Show, Don’t Tell: Prototyping and Feedback (44:37)Taking Initiative and Risk in Data Roles (50:21)Parting Advice and Closing Thoughts (51:16)The Da...2025-07-0252 min
The Data Stack ShowThe PRQL: Beyond Dashboards: Selling Data Value to the Business with Ben RogojanThe Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.
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Daliana's GameFrom Meta to independent data consultant, Seattle Data Guy moved to Denver, Ben Rogojan, the data scientist show #090Ben Rogojan, aka, Seattle data guy is an ex-Meta data engineer turned data engineering consultant and YouTuber. He has 100k followers each on YouTube and LinkedIn. We talked about how he become an independent consultant and the current state of data engineering.- Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrogojan/- Daliana’s newsletter on career growth and personal branding: https://dalianaliu.kit.com/profileHi! I'm Daliana Liu Join 20,000+ subscribers to read the career lessons from my 7-year experience at Amazon and my solo-founder journey.2025-02-171h 02
The MAD Podcast with Matt TurckUnderstanding Data Engineering in 2025 | Ben Rogojan, Seattle Data GuyAs AI takes over the world, data is more than ever “the new oil”, and data engineering is the discipline that makes data usable behind the scenes. In this episode, we dive deep into the present and future of data engineering with Ben Rogojan, also known as the Seattle Data Guy. A seasoned data engineering consultant, Ben has built a big brand and reputation in the field with over 100k followers on platforms like YouTube and Substack.
We started the conversation with a deep dive into data engineering as a profession: what do data engineers actually do? What...2025-01-231h 02
The Data Mix PodcastTDM S3 Ep4 - Ben Rogojan - Data Engineering Secrets: From Facebook to FreelanceSend us a textAnd just like that, we're back with a candid discussion on the state of data engineering in 2025! Join us as we sit down with Ben Rogojan, aka the Seattle Data Guy, for a sharp analysis of the consulting landscape. With over a decade of experience in data infrastructure and analytics, Ben offers a thoughtful look at:• The evolution of data engineering roles and skills• Challenges faced by consultants in today's market• Navigating the transition from full-time to consulting work• Essential tools and technologies shaping the fieldDon't mi...2025-01-2059 min
Plumbers of Data Science#118 Freelancing as a Data Engineer - Hero Talk with the "Seattle Data Guy" Ben RogojanIn this Hero Talk episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Rogojan, better known as the "Seattle Data Guy." Ben is a data engineer, YouTuber, and freelancer with a background at Facebook. He's become a go-to expert on freelancing for engineers, particularly in the data space.We dive into Ben's journey from being a full-time engineer to making the switch to freelancing, how he built his own business, and the unique challenges freelancers face in this space.We also explore how to break into freelancing, the value of specializing in a specific skill...2024-10-2554 min
Inner JoinEffective Data Modeling for Data Teams with Ben RogojanBen Rogojan from the Seattle Data Guy takes us on a journey through the intricate world of data modeling, sharing insights from his extensive experience in data engineering and analytics.Read the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-modeling-best-practices2024-08-091h 00
Cybersecurity Growth#19 - The Breach Blizzard of 2024Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. IntroAgendaWho are you wearing?Nerd ZoneHackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake | WIREDData breach affects over 60,000 customers of luxury retailer Neiman MarcusCisco Talos warns of wider security implications following Snowflake breach - SiliconANGLEWhat is a Data Lake? Data Lake vs. Warehouse | Microsoft AzureWhat Is Snowflake And Why You Should Use It For Your Cloud Data Warehouse | by Ben RogojanCDK auto dealer software unlikely to be restored before June end, memo says | ReutersU...2024-06-301h 07
The Data Stack Show190: Aligning Data Teams and Data Tools With Business Needs Featuring Ben Rogojan, the Seattle Data GuyHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Ben’s background and journey in data (0:18)Relating data to business outcomes (2:33)Facebook's approach to data-driven business outcomes (4:43)Subjectivity and data-driven business outcomes (8:43)Infrastructure and data collection at Facebook (12:04)The importance of first-party data and the death of third-party cookies (16:27)Facebook's Data and Attribution Challenges (20:08)Facebook's Infrastructure and Tooling (23:41)Differences in Data Approaches (28:26)Challenges of Data Project Alignment with Business Outcomes (32:58)Integration of Data into Tools and Partnerships (35:12)Building Alliances with Embedded Data Analysts (38:08)Budgeting for Data Teams (40:02)Healthy Team Dynamics and Budgeting (44:18)Data Team Reporting Structure (46:23)Connecting with Ben and More...2024-05-2252 minThe Data Stack ShowThe PRQL: Data Success From Mid-market to Enterprise with Ben RogojanThe Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.
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Insights x DesignInsights x Design Ep. 10 (Ben Rogojan - Seattle Data Guy)
Insights x Design is a data design consulting firm that removes the friction between information and insights.
Thank you @SeattleDataGuy for joining us! Find Ben here:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SeattleDataGuy
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seattle-data-guy/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrogojan/
Substack - https://seattledataguy.substack.com/
Technical Freelancer Academy - https://courses.technicalfreelanceracademy.com/courses/starting-6-7-figure-consulting
Affiliates:
Analyst Builder: https://www.analystbuilder.com/?via=andrew-madson
Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/4PMO00
Coursera: https://imp.i384100.net/Y9vxVq
Data Career Jumpstart: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/a/2147492927/ycznyFsL
FR...2024-03-1630 min
The Joe Reis ShowBen Rogojan, aka Seattle Data Guy - Origin Stories, Content Creation, and MoreBen Rogojan, aka Seattle Data Guy, needs no introduction. He's a force of nature in the data engineering content world.
We chat about his origin story (sort of like a superhero), content creation, consulting, cooking, and much more.2023-12-1255 min
The Data TThe State of Data Engineering with "Seattle Data Guy" Ben RogojanIn our latest Coffee with Coalesce episode, Coalesce CEO Armon Petrossian and Head of Customer Experience Stewart Bryson sat down with Benjamin Rogojan, a.k.a. Seattle Data Guy, to talk where 2023 is going for data and data teams.Watch the full episode to learn:Top expectations for data engineering teams in 2023, including how to measure the ROI of the teamBuild vs buy data platforms and solutions: rethinking decisions in today’s economyThe cost of compute vs the cost of people: which one matters more?Will 2023 finally be the year of data quality?How are data teams changing in today’s ec...2023-07-171h 03
Ethical Data, ExplainedIntricacies of web scraping in 2023 with Pierluigi VInciguerra, founder of The Web Scraping ClubIn this episode of Ethical Data, Explained, Henry Ng is joined by Pierluigi Vinciguerra, founder of The Web Scraping Club as well as Co-founder and CTO of Re Analytics - Databoutique.com. Pier is a web scraping professional with more than 15 years of experience in data sourcing. We discussed web scraping past, present, and future - how technology evolves and what to expect in the coming years, what trends are emerging and driving the market, and where is the future of web scraping for business - in-house or outsourced teams. We also talked about things like what determines the success...2023-06-1228 min
Datendurst mit Tim EbnerE03 Social Media Analytics im internationalen Kontext - Interview mit Sarah Sunderbrink von ZooplusJetzt wird’s komplex: Sarah Sunderbrink von Zooplus erzählt uns etwas über Social Media Reporting im internationalen Kontext. Wie läuft das bei Zooplus? Was wäre ein ideales Reporting? Wie sieht die Realität aus? Warum ist es manchmal so schwer? Wie kann man das lösen? All diese Fragen klären wir - nach einem ganz schön persönlichen Einstieg - in einem sehr spaßigen Gespräch. Hört rein :)Links:Stellenmarkt: (Senior) Marketing Manager "Marketing Data und Analytics" (m/w/d) bei Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe - https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_DEU/job...2023-01-191h 10
Why Wait? The Rise of Real-Time AnalyticsData Engineering & Data Science Trends with Ben Rogojan, Seattle Data GuySeattle Data Guy sits with the Rockset podcast team sharing his thoughts on data engineering and data science trends tools and future expectations.2022-05-0233 min
DataDiveEmpowering Companies to Create Innovative Data Science Solutions (Benjamin Rogojan, Data Science Consultant)In this DataDive podcast episode, Abraham interviews Benjamin Rogojan, a data science and data engineering consultant. Ben has had numerous roles in the data engineering space ranging from Healthentic to Facebook (Meta). In 2016, Ben started Seattle Data Guy, his own data science consulting firm. He now pursues that full time. Abraham and Ben had an extensive conversation covering topics like his experience landing a job at Facebook (Meta), helping companies establish quality data infrastructure, how he envisions data science evolving, and much more!
Ben's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLGJ3VYBcfRaWbP6JLJcpA2022-03-1233 min
Ken's Nearest NeighborsWhy He Left His Data Engineering Job at Facebook (Meta) (Benjamin Rogojan) - KNN Ep. 83 Ben Rogojan is a data engineering solutions architect with expertise in data architecture and statistics. He focuses on developing end-to-end data solutions that help take data from raw format into data products and analytics. He has delivered on projects for clients across healthcare, finance, SaaS, and technology and previously worked as a data engineer at Facebook. He maintains a strong online presence creating content for data engineers and those curious in entering data engineering career paths and is known as the “Seattle Data Guy” online. 2022-01-2654 min
Monday Morning Data Chat#63 - Kicking off 2022 w/ Ben Rogojan (The Seattle Data Guy)It's 2022! Ben Rogojan (aka The Seattle Data Guy) joins the Monday Morning Data Chat to talk about all things data engineering.
Streamed live on YouTube and LinkedIn.
#dataengineering #data #datascience
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We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small.
Subscribe to our newsletter, or check out our...2022-01-041h 02Monday Morning Data Chat#56 - Data Engineer Career Advice w/ Ben Rogojan (The Seattle Data Guy)Ben Rogojan (The Seattle Data Guy) joins the Monday Morning Data Chat to chat about career advice for data engineers (new and current).
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TERNARY DATA
We are Matt and Joe, and we’re "recovering data scientists". Together, we run a data architecture company called Ternary Data. Ternary Data is not your typical data consultancy. Get no-nonsense, no BS data engineering strategy, coaching, and advice. Trusted by great companies, both huge and small.
Ternary Data Site - https://ternarydata.com
LinkedIn - https://www.li...2021-11-161h 00
The Data Stack Show49: MLops - The Finalization of the Data Stack with Ben Rogojan of FacebookTopics in this conversation include: Ben's background and his shift to data engineering (2:19)Trends in the data space: finding the most efficient tools, the Snowflake phenomenon, and keeping up with new functionalities (5:33)Key differences in data practices in small companies and Facebook-sized companies (12:38)Having to build tools specifically designed for Facebook because of SaaS product limitations (16:00)Team structure at Facebook (18:17)Developing more robust systems that are resistent to pipeline failure (19:50)Defining data stacks (24:01)A sample data stack for a young company (28:37)Why Redshift and Snowflake have trended in the opposite direction (33:02)BigQuery and Snowflake comparisons (36:06)MLOps and whose r...2021-08-1855 min
Data on Kubernetes Community#31 DoK Community: The Data Lifecycle - Where Do We Go From Here // Benjamin Rogojan. (Presenter: Bart Farrell)Abstract of the talk…
Going from raw data to machine learning models successfully in companies of all sizes requires more than just an understanding of programming. Teams need to manage their data products lifecycle, their software as well as the data. Data products like machine learning models aren’t created out of thin air. They are built on layers of best practices that ensure the models are using accurate data, they are outputting reliable numbers and they have some method to interact with the outside world. So how do we get there? The purpose of this talk is t...2021-03-041h 20
More than a refresh: Conversations with the most interesting people you've never metEpisode Two: Ben Rogojan, The Seattle Data GuyWelcome to episode two of More than a Refresh, with Joshua "JD" Drake. Listen in as he chats with Ben Rogojan, better known as the Seattle Data Guy, about being a digital nomad, how small businesses can manage their data, Wall Street Bets, and his path from chef to data consultant.2021-02-1749 min
DSSe VoicesEmpowering Women in Data Science: Navigating a successful career pathThis episode features Veronica Zhai, Principal Technical Product Manager, Analytics at Fivetran, Alyce Ge, Data Scientist at Cherre, Ben Rogojan, Data Engineer at Facebook and Ashely Titus, Partnership Coordinator at Women in Analytics. Listen as they discuss challenges and opportunities of data practice in different types of organization as well as how to break into this area or advance one's career.2020-12-1754 min
MLOps.communityA Conversation with Seattle Data Guy // Benjamin Rogojan // MLOps Coffee Sessions #21Coffee Sessions #21 with Benjamin Rogojan of Seattle Data Guy, A Conversation with Seattle Data Guy
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Ben has spent his career focused on all forms of data. He has focused on developing algorithms to detect fraud, reduce patient readmission and redesign insurance provider policy to help reduce the overall cost of healthcare. He has also helped develop analytics for marketing and IT operations in order to optimize limited resources such as employees and budget. Ben privately consults on data science and engineering problems both solo as well as with a company called Acheron...2020-12-0847 min