Uncover how bol's data science team reimagined logistics forecasting by building a sustainable data foundation. Instead of quick fixes, they restructured workflows, embraced monotasking, and aligned their codebase with evolving needs. This journey offers insights and lessons for anyone curious about strategic data engineering.
Fast is slow, slow is fast - rethinking Our Data Engineering ProcessJoin us on a twisted journey through bol’s ambitious data migration from a legacy monolith to new “micro” databases. Discover the challenges, solutions, and strategies that shaped our approach—from testing and transforming data to managing long-running scripts and navigating unexpected hurdles. Whether you’re looking for practical insights or just curious about the journey, this story uncovers the lessons we learned on the path to go-live.
Splitting the data of the monolith – Because who needs to sleep anyway…In one of our most personal episodes yet, engineer and storyteller Vasileios Nikolopoulos explores the trap of tying self-worth to net worth. We talk about the "grindification" of hobbies, the power of boredom, and the challenge to go do something... and not post about it. This is a conversation about remembering who you are outside your job title.
Reinventing YourselfWhat's it really like to go from writing code to leading people? In this episode, we talk with Babiche and Nikolas, who recently transitioned from engineer to Engineering Manager. They share the hard truths—from learning to let go of coding during incidents to the surprising power of walking meetings. If you've ever wondered what an EM actually does all day or are considering the move yourself, this conversation is for you.
From Engineer to Engineering Manager
