246: AI, Abstractions, and the Future of Data Engineering with Pete Hunt of Dagster

The Data Stack Show

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Pete's Background and Journey in Data (1:36)
• Evolution of Data Practices (3:02)
• Integration Challenges with Acquired Companies (5:13)
• Trust and Safety as a Service (8:12)
• Transition to Dagster (11:26)
• Value Creation in Networking (14:42)
• Observability in Data Pipelines (18:44)
• The Era of Big Complexity (21:38)
• Abstraction as a Tool for Complexity (24:41)
• Composability and Workflow Engines (28:08)
• The Need for Guardrails (33:13)
• AI in Development Tools (36:24)
• Internal Components Marketplace (40:14)
• Reimagining Data Integration (43:03)
• Importance of Abstraction in Data Tools (46:17)
• Parting Advice for Listeners and Closing Thoughts (48:01)

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