From $60K to $450K: How Data Engineering Changed My Life

Data engineers build the pipelines that power every AI model, dashboard, and business decision. It’s one of the most in-demand careers in tech today—and it pays well.

In this episode, Chris Garzon, founder of the Data Engineer Academy, breaks down:
🔹 What is data engineering?
🔹 How to break into the field (even without experience)
🔹 What skills matter most: SQL, Python, Cloud (AWS/Azure)
🔹 Big Tech vs. Corporate: Why equity matters
🔹 Salary insights: From $60K at Amazon to $450K+ at Lyft

🎓 Thinking about a career change? Chris explains why data engineering is booming, how to get started fast, and why AI won’t replace these roles anytime soon.

💬 Drop a comment: What data skills are you learning?

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