Cloud Masters Episode #110
No longer a pipe dream — Gen AI and data pipelines
Understanding GenAI’s Impact on Data Engineering
Cloud Masters Episode #110

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No longer a pipe dream — Gen AI and data pipelines
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No longer a pipe dream — Gen AI and data pipelines
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Episode notes

Jump into the latest Cloud Masters podcast episode, where our hosts, Matan Bordo and Sam Clark, dive into the transformative power of Generative AI (GenAI) in the realm of data engineering. Alongside our esteemed guests, Sean Knapp, the CEO of Ascend.io, and Sascha Heyer, a Senior Machine Learning specialist from DoiT, the group unravels the intricacies of data pipeline automation, Ascend.io’s significant role, and how GenAI is revolutionizing automation processes. Sean introduces the idea of the “Citizen Data Engineer” and the episode shines a light on pressing matters like data protection, privacy concerns with GenAI, the evolving landscape of data engineering pipelines, and the advancements in data labeling and tagging automation. It’s packed with insightful discussions for data engineers and anyone looking to elevate their craft with GenAI technology.
Key Moments

01:21: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Data Engineering
04:13: The Concept of Citizen Data Engineer
07:43: Adoption of GenAI in Data Engineering
10:29 : The Potential of GenAI in Data Migration
12:25 : The Impact of GenAI on Data Analysis
15:39 : The Future of Data Pipeline Automation
34:22 : Data Sensitivity in Generative AI

About the guests

Sean Knapp
Sean Knapp is the founder and CEO of Ascend.io, the leader in data pipeline automation for building the world’s most intelligent data pipelines. With over 15 years of experience in software development, web and mobile applications, and data engineering, he is passionate about empowering data teams to accelerate data-driven insights and innovation.
Sascha Heyer
Sascha Heyer, a Senior Machine Learning Specialist at DoiT, stands out as a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Innovator. He has been crucial in helping over 306 companies grow in the field of Machine Learning. Sascha believes in keeping things simple, a mindset that has helped clarify complex tech concepts. Moreover, as an author, this expertise is showcased through engaging YouTube presentations and insightful Medium articles (https://medium.com/@saschaheyer), effectively demystifying complex tech topics for a broad audience.
Sean Knapp is the founder and CEO of Ascend.io, the leader in data pipeline automation for building the world’s most intelligent data pipelines. With over 15 years of experience in software development, web and mobile applications, and data engineering, he is passionate about empowering data teams to accelerate data-driven insights and innovation.
Sascha Heyer, a Senior Machine Learning Specialist at DoiT, stands out as a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Innovator. He has been crucial in helping over 306 companies grow in the field of Machine Learning. Sascha believes in keeping things simple, a mindset that has helped clarify complex tech concepts. Moreover, as an author, this expertise is showcased through engaging YouTube presentations and insightful Medium articles (https://medium.com/@saschaheyer), effectively demystifying complex tech topics for a broad audience.

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