# Tech Talk - Shubham

> Shubham, a principal data engineer at Amazon, shares insights from his extensive career in data engineering during this engaging tech talk. He discusses the evolution of data engineering practices at Amazon, including the transition from legacy systems to modern data architectures, and the importan…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/techtalks1-feb26
- Program: [Winter 2026 Data Engineering Boot Camp](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/databricks-engineering-boot-camp-starting-february-9th-2026-7319)
- Access: Requires enrollment in Winter 2026 Data Engineering Boot Camp
- Length: 1 h video
- Skills: Python, MLOps, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, AWS
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Shubham, a principal data engineer at Amazon, shares insights from his extensive career in data engineering during this engaging tech talk. He discusses the evolution of data engineering practices at Amazon, including the transition from legacy systems to modern data architectures, and the importance of ownership and critical thinking in engineering roles. This session is beneficial for aspiring data engineers looking to understand career progression, the impact of AI on the industry, and how to align technical work with business outcomes.

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