Data Hot Takes with Joe Reis

Data Hot Takes with Joe Reis

From The Data T by Armon Petrossian and Satish Jayanthi

April 1, 2025 · 46 min · Season 3 · Episode 24

About this episode

Joe Reis returns to discuss his journey, the impact of his book, and the latest trends in data modeling and AI.

In this episode of The Data T , Joe Reis returns to discuss his journey since his last appearance on our podcast. We chat about the lasting impact of his book, Fundamentals of Data Engineering , and his latest focus on data modeling. Data modeling is the focus of Joe’s upcoming book, Practical Data Modeling , which he is writing publicly on his Substack. We also explore broader industry trends, including the hype around AI, the resurgence of data governance, and shifting perspectives on data modeling methodologies. Tune in to hear Joe’s candid takes on the impact of AI-generated code, the new “vibe coding” trend, and the importance of strong communities—both online and in-person—in reshaping professional networking in the data industry. Key Topics The resurgence of data modeling AI hype vs. reality Data governance comeback Community-driven learning The shift toward practical data frameworks Resources ➡️ About Coalesce: https://coalesce.io/ ➡️ Practical Data Modeling Substack: https://practicaldatamodeling.substac ... ➡️ Coalesce podcast archive: https://coalesce.io/podcast/

People in this episode

Hosts: Armon Petrossian, Satish Jayanthi

Guest: Joe Reis

Topics covered

  • data modeling
  • AI hype
  • data governance
  • community-driven learning
  • practical data frameworks

Keywords

  • data engineering
  • AI-generated code
  • vibe coding
  • professional networking
  • data industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coalesce, Substack

Books & works: Fundamentals of Data Engineering, Practical Data Modeling

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