# Andrew Madson - Head of DevRel at Fivetran

> Andrew Madsen, Head of DevRel at Fivetran, shares insights on the evolving role of analytics engineers in today's data landscape. He discusses the importance of aligning technical outcomes with business results and the skills that set analytics engineers apart, such as effective communication and t…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/tech-talk-with-andrew-madson-p735-l590
- Program: [AnalyticsExpert](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/analytics-expert)
- Module: Tech Talks
- Access: Requires enrollment in AnalyticsExpert
- Length: 53 min video
- Skills: Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, Statistics, Communication, Problem Solving
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Andrew Madsen, Head of DevRel at Fivetran, shares insights on the evolving role of analytics engineers in today's data landscape. He discusses the importance of aligning technical outcomes with business results and the skills that set analytics engineers apart, such as effective communication and the ability to prioritize data requests. This session is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of analytics engineering and its impact on business strategy.

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