Tag: data team
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The Real Cost of Building an AI Team: Budget Reality Check
You’ve got budget approval to build an AI team. The exec team is excited. Your CFO just signed off on $500K for Year 1. Seems like plenty, right? That $500K budget covers maybe 2-3 people if you’re lucky. And that’s before infrastructure costs, recruiting fees, training, and all the hidden expenses that pop up once…
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When to Hire Your First Data Engineer
When should you hire your first data engineer? Not when you hit a revenue number, but when specific pain points justify the $275K-400K first-year investment. Here’s the decision framework.
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What Hiring Managers Actually Look For in Data Engineers
The Real Story Behind Data Engineering Hiring The job market for data engineers is brutal right now; layoffs, hiring freezes, and 200+ applicants for every decent role. But some candidates still get offers within weeks. What’s the difference? It’s not always the fanciest credentials or the longest list of technologies. It’s something more fundamental, and…
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Building a Data Team from Scratch: Hiring, Structure, and Culture
A practical guide to hiring data engineers, analysts, and scientists, with insights on team structure, compensation benchmarks, and building an effective data culture.