Join our community here Become a better developer through our coaching --- Join host Bob as he sits down with Andrew Farr, a seasoned data engineer, to explore his career trajectories, triumphs, and challenges. In this episode, Andrew shares his recent transition from the US to the UK, landing a new data job, and the daily grind of becoming a data engineer. From adopting a growth mindset to honing his Python skills, Andrew reveals the secrets behind his success. Dive deep into his passion for data analysis, content creation, and the importance of self-promotion in the tech industry. But it's not all about code. Discover Andrew's diverse interests beyond the screen, from photography to historical conservation projects. Join us as we uncover the importance of continuous learning, non-coding activities, and the encouragement needed to pursue your dreams in the world of tech. Tune in for invaluable insights, practical advice, and a dose of inspiration to fuel your own data journey. Chapters: 00:00 Intro snippet and music 01:00 Andrew Farr intro and win of the week 02:25 Experience of new job 03:18 1% per day improvement compounding 03:56 Only compare to your yesterday's self 04:36 Python journey and mindset 07:08 Always be coding + PDM challenge mindset 09:00 What fascinates you about data? 10:32 Some of your data projects (link with history) 12:25 Sharing work and current projects 14:07 PDM ad segment 14:33 Newsletter and consistency 15:34 How do you come up with interesting ideas 17:30 Critical thinking and the data analyst mindset 19:10 Importance of online presence for a developer 20:05 Does it become easier over time? 21:16 Additional mindset tips / selling yourself 23:15 Influence of non-coding skills 25:07 Book tips 26:42 Final shout-out / piece of advice 27:51 Wrap out and outro music Andrew's LinkedIn and newsletter Books: - Elizabeth's Spymaster - Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform --- Subscribe here to not miss any future episode! 🐍 💡 📈 Ad segment: PDM, become a more capable and confident developer in 12 weeks 💪 - more info
