Looking for honest Data Engineer Academy reviews before you commit? Here’s one straight from Beau Torres, who moved from a retail job into data engineering with the help of DE Academy. If you want to see genuine feedback and hear about results before investing, you should check out his testimonial video below or on our...
If you’re on the fence about whether the Data Engineer Academy can help you, there’s no better place to start than hearing from real students. Mihir’s Background and Why He Picked Data Engineer Academy Mihir isn’t brand new to tech. He learned some tough concepts in university, especially with Python. But it was all theory—searching,...
Thinking about leveling up your data skills? Want real insight into what it’s like to join Data Engineer Academy? Here’s a straight-from-the-source review you can trust. Terrance Walker wasn’t just looking for another class. He wanted confidence with SQL, hands-on data engineering training, and support every step of the way. In this post, we’re sharing...
Looking for real talk about switching careers to data engineering? Wondering if Data Engineer Academy is legit or just another online promise? I’m sharing a review right from someone who went through it all—warts and all, doubts and wins. If you’re searching for honest Data Engineer Academy reviews, here’s one you’ll want to read before...
Dreaming of a high-paying data engineering job, but stuck on what you “need” to break in? You’ve probably heard a thousand things: you need a computer science degree, years of experience, a never-ending list of certificates… The list goes on. No wonder it feels confusing and overwhelming. I’m Chris Garzon, founder of Data Engineer Academy...
Landing your first data engineering job can feel like trying to solve a riddle with missing clues. Everybody talks about practicing SQL interviews, but how do you stand out and prove you know your stuff? Let’s get practical. In this post, I’ll walk you through real mock interview tactics for SQL, using examples straight from...
Looking for the secret sauce to scoring your dream job at places like Google, Amazon, Meta, Netflix, or Apple? Here’s the good news: You don’t need to be a genius to crack those interviews. You just need to show them how you think through problems, especially in SQL interviews. This post walks you through a...
Thinking about a career in data? Not sure if you should go for data engineering, data science, or something else entirely? If you’ve got more questions than answers, you’re in the right place. Every week, I participate in a live Ask Me Anything session with data-curious professionals and career changers who want direct answers. People join us...
If you’re new to AWS and data engineering, you might feel lost in a sea of buzzwords and cloud icons. Maybe you’re just trying to figure out how all these AWS services fit together, especially when it comes to getting data from business tools into your data warehouse. You’re not alone. System design in AWS...
Think working as a data engineer means sitting in front of your laptop slinging code all day? Here’s the real deal: coding is just a slice of the workday. Around 90% of a data engineer’s day involves far more than writing code. From meetings that shape big ideas, to reviewing systems, to the deep focus...
Managing and combining sales data from different countries is never as simple as copying files. Every country might send you files in a different format—CSV from India, Parquet from the USA, JSON from France. Not only does this slow things down, but it can also create a mess if you try to analyze it all...
Worried about how AI will change your data engineering career? You’re not alone. If you ever ask yourself, “Will AI take my job?” or “Should I even bother learning data engineering now that AI can write code?”… this post is for you. Christopher Garzon, CEO and founder of Data Engineering Academy, has helped over 1,500...
Sometimes, breaking into the data world feels confusing. There are so many job titles and career paths, you can feel stuck before you even start. Should you become a data analyst, data engineer, analytics engineer, or maybe something else? The good news is you don’t have to guess. Your next step depends on where you...
String manipulation in Python is an essential skill for anyone looking to boost their programming prowess—especially for data engineers and career changers. Whether you’re parsing data, formatting output, or even cleaning text, getting comfortable with string manipulation can make a big difference in your coding confidence. In this post, we’re going to tackle five practical...