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Published inNov 2023
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Kedeisha Bryan
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Kedeisha Bryan

Kedeisha Bryan is a data professional with experience in data analytics, science, and engineering. She has prior experience combining both Six Sigma and analytics to provide data solutions that have impacted policy changes and leadership decisions. She is fluent in tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau. She is the founder and leader at the Data in Motion Academy, providing personalized skill development, resources, and training at scale to aspiring data professionals across the globe. Her other works include another Packt book in the works and an SQL course for LinkedIn Learning.
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Taamir Ransome
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Taamir Ransome

Taamir Ransome is a Data Scientist and Software Engineer. He has experience in building machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for the US Army. He is also the founder of the Vet Dev Institute, where he currently provides cloud-based data solutions for clients. He holds a master's degree in Analytics from Western Governors University.
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Mastering scheduling tools

Coordinating these elements into a smooth, automated workflow is crucial after you’ve set up your data engineering environment with the right ingestion, processing, and storage tools. Scheduling tools are useful in this situation. These tools control how jobs and workflows are carried out, making sure that things get done in the right order, at the right time, and in the right circumstances. This section will walk you through the features, use cases, and comparative analysis of some of the most widely used scheduling tools, including Luigi, Cron Jobs, and Apache Airflow. Equipped with this understanding, you will be capable of efficiently designing and overseeing intricate data pipelines—a capability that is not only essential for job interviews but also highly valuable in practical settings.

Importance of workflow orchestration

Beyond just carrying out tasks at predetermined times, scheduling serves other purposes as well. It entails...

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Kedeisha Bryan

Kedeisha Bryan is a data professional with experience in data analytics, science, and engineering. She has prior experience combining both Six Sigma and analytics to provide data solutions that have impacted policy changes and leadership decisions. She is fluent in tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau. She is the founder and leader at the Data in Motion Academy, providing personalized skill development, resources, and training at scale to aspiring data professionals across the globe. Her other works include another Packt book in the works and an SQL course for LinkedIn Learning.
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Taamir Ransome

Taamir Ransome is a Data Scientist and Software Engineer. He has experience in building machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for the US Army. He is also the founder of the Vet Dev Institute, where he currently provides cloud-based data solutions for clients. He holds a master's degree in Analytics from Western Governors University.
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