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2026-07-03

The Ticketing 2.0 Trap: Why the 2026 Data Platform Must Not Separate Curation and Analysis

The data team prepares, the business analyzes — it sounds idyllic. In reality, it's a golden trap that reproduces the exact organizational flaws we've spent ten years trying to destroy.

2026-04-17

Why Claude Code in VSCode is a Game Changer for Data Analysis

Claude Code in VSCode is the best tool for deep-dive data analysis — ending shadow data, shifting left, and building the platform as you explore.

2026-04-10

Why I Left Managing 100+ Engineers to Build From Scratch Again

After 6.5 years at Nickel scaling from 3 to 40+, I chose independence, hands-on building, and the AI era.