From $60K to $450K: How Data Engineering Changed My Life

Data engineers build the pipelines that power every AI model, dashboard, and business decision. It's one of the most in-demand careers in tech today-and it pays well. In this episode, Chris Garzon, founder of the Data Engineer Academy, breaks down: 🔹 What is data engineering? 🔹 How to break into the field (even without experience) 🔹 What skills matter most: SQL, Python, Cloud (AWS/Azure) 🔹 Big Tech vs. Corporate: Why equity matters 🔹 Salary insights: From $60K at Amazon to $450K+ at Lyft 🎓 Thinking about a career change? Chris explains why data engineering is booming, how to get started fast, and why AI won't replace these roles anytime soon. 💬 Drop a comment: What data skills are you learning? 👉 Subscribe for more expert interviews! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.