dbt beyond the basics: https://github.com/pgoslatara/dbt-beyond-the-basics

In this episode, Padraic shares his background, starting from mechanical engineering and transitioning into data analysis and data engineering roles. He dives into a GitHub repository he created called "dbt Beyond the Basics", showcasing CI/CD best practices for working with dbt.

Padraic explains his Airflow-based approach to orchestrating data pipelines, including techniques to improve fault tolerance. He also shares his thoughts on potential debt feature requests and emphasizes the importance of building a strong data engineering culture. Finally, we discussed how the listeners can help improve your organization's data maturity in three months, focusing on onboarding, CI/CD practices, and team self-sufficiency.