About Pipeline to Insights

Welcome to the Pipeline to Insights Substack community! We are passionate Data Engineers who love sharing insights, experiences, and knowledge gained from our journeys in the world of data. Whether you are just starting your career, transitioning into data engineering, or are a seasoned professional, this is a space where we welcome you to be part of our continuous learning and growth.

Our paths into data engineering were unique, shaped by diverse experiences in analytics, engineering, and IT. Through blog posts, tutorials, reflections, and discussions, we aim to offer you a blend of technical deep dives and personal insights. This community is all about exchanging ideas and helping others grow while keeping pace with the ever-evolving data industry.

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By subscribing to this blog, you’ll unlock access to exclusive insights, tutorials, and content crafted for data enthusiasts. Here’s what you can expect:

End-to-End Data Journeys: Follow our career transitions and real-world projects, learning from both our successes and challenges.

Technical Deep Dives: Stay updated on the latest news in data, distributed systems, AI, and databases.

Personal Reflections & Insights: Gain takeaways from industry events, courses, books, and hands-on experience.

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Exclusive Content & Tutorials: Access practical guides, detailed tutorials, and behind-the-scenes insights from our daily work.

Career Support: Receive free career coaching, including graduate-level education advice, learning paths, and CV reviews tailored to help you advance in the data industry.

Meet the Authors

Erfan Hesami

Co-Founder of Pipeline to Insights| Data Engineer | Transitioned from Analytics to Engineering

I started my career as a software engineer, followed by a Master’s in Business Analytics in Australia. My professional journey has taken me through roles at Allianz, Xero, and AFL, where I transitioned from analytics to data engineering. Now working at Airmaster, I continue to explore new tools and technologies in data engineering and AI, attending industry events and working on personal projects to stay ahead in this dynamic field.

What I’ll Be Sharing:

• Lessons from my transition to data engineering

• Insights from conferences, meetups, and books

• Tutorials on tools and techniques in modern data engineering

Hasan Geren

Co-founder of Pipeline to Insights | Data Engineer | Former Data Scientist | Transitioned from Industrial Engineering

Despite my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering, I found my passion for data throughout my journey. After working as a Data Scientist, I discovered my love for Data Engineering. Since then, I focused my career on learning and specialising in Data Engineering principles. Currently, working as a Data Engineering in tech start-up Hypera AI.

What I’ll Be Sharing:

• Real-world experiences in building data infrastructure

• Reflections on career transitions and personal growth

• Tutorials and guides

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Pipeline To Insights is a community-driven blog by passionate Data Engineers, sharing real-world experiences, technical tutorials, and personal reflections to inspire growth and continuous learning in the evolving world of data and AI.

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This platform, started by two Data Engineers, shares knowledge, tutorials, and experiences to help others grow in the data industry. We focus on learning, collaboration, and making complex data/AI topics easy to understand.
I'm an Industrial Engineer currently working as a Data Engineer, with previous experience as a Data Scientist. I’m always learning new skills in the data domain and enjoy sharing what I discover along the way.