# Q&A with Zach Week 2

> A live Q&A session with Zach covers a range of topics relevant to data engineering and AI. Participants discuss the integration of new tools like Iceberg V3, strategies for enhancing job prospects through networking and personal branding, and the importance of understanding data retention policies.…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/qa-with-zach-week-2-may2025-p736-l1132
- Program: [DataExpert](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/data-expert)
- Module: Q&A with Zach
- Access: Requires enrollment in DataExpert
- Skills: MLOps, Data Modeling, Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

A live Q&A session with Zach covers a range of topics relevant to data engineering and AI. Participants discuss the integration of new tools like Iceberg V3, strategies for enhancing job prospects through networking and personal branding, and the importance of understanding data retention policies. Zach also addresses technical challenges, such as handling non-idempotent pipelines and the implications of data versioning. This session is beneficial for students seeking insights into real-world applications and best practices in data engineering.

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