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Simon Späti

Simon Späti is a data engineer and technical author with over 15 years of experience & specialisations in data modeling, data architecture, and modern data engineering practices.

Freelance Technical Author & Data Engineer at SSP Data
Talks about

Simon shares insights on data engineering, open-source technologies, personal knowledge management, and productivity tools, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and community engagement.

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Highlights

See the "what". Explore their accomplishments, groundbreaking projects, and industry recognition. Witness how they're shaping the future of data.

Open-Source DE Projects

A curated list of all open-source DE projects by Simon that gets constantly updated.

Developed the Data Engineering Vault

Simon developed the "Data Engineering Vault," a connected knowledge hub aimed at revolutionizing how people learn about data engineering.

Authored Data Engineering Design Patterns (DEDP)

This is a dynamic, evolving book that explores the history and current landscape of data engineering, emphasizing design patterns and best practices that delves into concepts like convergent evolution in technology, offering readers insights into effective data engineering strategies.

Notable Contributions

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Insights

Unlock the "why". Dive into interviews, blogs, and videos where thought leaders unpack their insights. Go beyond the resume, connect with the mind behind the expertise.

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10 min

Why Pivot Tables Never Die

In his article, Simon Späti explores the enduring relevance of pivot tables, highlighting their evolution and continued importance in modern data analysis.
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5 min

Semantic Layer and AI: The Future of Data Querying with Natural Language

The article discusses how integrating semantic layers with AI enables natural language data querying, allowing users to access complex business insights through simple questions.
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Data Talks on The Rocks 6

In this interview, Simon Späti discusses his unconventional career path, the excitement surrounding Bluesky, and current data industry trends such as object storage, data modeling, and declarative data stacks.
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8 min

Exploring the Semantic Layer Through the Lens of MVC

The article compares the semantic layer in data architecture to the MVC framework, highlighting how it abstracts complex data structures to enhance accessibility and consistency.
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10 min

The Rise of the Declarative Data Stack

The article traces the evolution from imperative to declarative systems, highlighting how declarative approaches simplify complex tasks by focusing on the desired outcomes rather than detailed procedures.
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77 min

Data Engineering, Open Source and Productivity

In this episode, Simon Späti discusses his path to open-source data engineering, the role of design patterns and data architecture, future data querying trends, and productivity tips.
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21 min

Building a DE Project in 20 Minutes

You'll learn web-scraping with real-estates, uploading them to S3, Spark and Delta Lake, adding Data Science with Jupyter, ingesting into Druid, visualising with Superset and managing everything with Dagster.
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