Twenty-two years of building data systems and leading data teams in asset management. I write about what actually works - the fundamentals worth mastering, the trade-offs worth making, and the workflows that help people and teams ship with confidence.

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Sep 5, 2026

Data Contracts: The Basics

A beginner-friendly introduction to data contracts - what they are, where they’re used, and how to start adopting them, including on Snowflake.

Aug 16, 2026

Data, Explained by Appa

A playful primer explaining core data concepts through a conversation between Appa and Anya.

Aug 9, 2026

Intro to dbt

A beginner-friendly introduction to dbt.