# Tech Talk with Xinran Waibel

> Tech Talk with Xinran Waibel explores the evolving landscape of data engineering and AI. Xinran, a data engineer at Netflix and founder of the Data Engineer Things community, shares insights on the intersection of AI and data engineering, discussing the blurred lines between roles, the impact of AI…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/tech-talk1-oct2025
- Program: [AI Engineering Boot Camp starting October 20th, 2025](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/the-ai-engineering-challenge-starting-october-20th-2025)
- Access: Requires enrollment in AI Engineering Boot Camp starting October 20th, 2025
- Length: 1 h video
- Skills: NLP, Data Modeling, APIs
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Tech Talk with Xinran Waibel explores the evolving landscape of data engineering and AI. Xinran, a data engineer at Netflix and founder of the Data Engineer Things community, shares insights on the intersection of AI and data engineering, discussing the blurred lines between roles, the impact of AI on workflows, and the importance of foundational skills over specific tools. This session is beneficial for aspiring data engineers and AI professionals looking to understand current industry trends and enhance their skill sets.

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