Hero Talk: Freelancing as a Data Engineer With the Seattle Data Guy - Plumbers of Data Science #28

In this Hero Talk episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Rogojan, better known as the "Seattle Data Guy." Ben is a data engineer, YouTuber, and freelancer with a background at Facebook. He's become a go-to expert on freelancing for engineers, particularly in the data space.

We dive into Ben's journey from being a full-time engineer to making the switch to freelancing, how he built his own business, and the unique challenges freelancers face in this space. We also explore how to break into freelancing, the value of specializing in a specific skill, and practical tips on landing your first freelance clients.

Join the conversation in the comments, and feel free to share your own experiences with freelancing in data engineering!

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