Data Engineering, AI, and Career Growth
From Data Engineering Central Podcast by Data Engineering in Real Life
March 3, 2026 · 47 min
About this episode
Yuki Kakegawa discusses his journey in tech, the evolution of data engineering, and the impact of AI on software development.
In this episode of the Data Engineering Central Podcast , I sit down with Yuki ( Yuki Kakegawa ) to talk about his journey into tech, the tools and platforms he’s worked with, and where he thinks data engineering and AI are headed next. We cover: • How Yuki got into tech • Early career lessons and pivots • Tools and technologies he’s worked with over the years • How data engineering has evolved • The impact of AI on software development • What engineers should focus on right now • Advice for those building their careers in data Yuki shares practical insights on navigating the industry, staying adaptable, and thinking long-term about your technical growth. If you’re a data engineer, aspiring engineer, or just interested in where AI and modern software are going, this one’s for you. Yuki writes on … LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yukikakegawa/ https://yukikakegawa.me/#blog Thanks for reading Data Engineering Central! This post is public so feel free to share it. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with leaders in data engineering, AI, and modern data platforms. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…
People in this episode
Host: Data Engineering in Real Life
Guest: Yuki Kakegawa
Topics covered
- data engineering
- AI
- career growth
- software development
- technology evolution
Keywords
- data engineering
- AI
- career advice
- software development
- technology tools
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Data Engineering Central Podcast, LinkedIn, Yuki Kakegawa
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