In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Zach Wilson, a data engineer who skyrocketed his annual salary from $30,000 to $500,000 in just five years.
Zach shares his experiences working for top tech companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Airbnb and details his transformation from a struggling drug user to a highly successful engineer.
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(4:29) Key to Career Success
(10:39) Is Job Hopping Worth It?
(18:16) Data Analyst to Data Engineer
(22:19) The Rise of Analytics Engineers
(32:21) Zachβs Upbringing
(37:32) The Secret to Growth
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