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Inside Today’s Data Revolution: How dbt Is Changing Data Teams, Platforms and Practice
In this dbt-heavy episode of Keeping Up With Data, Shabbir, Senior Solutions Architect at dbt Labs, joins the show to unpack how dbt is reshaping modern data teams and why it has become one of the most copied tools in the market. He shares his unconventional journey from actuarial studies into data analytics, consulting, Databricks, and now dbt, explaining why pre-sales is the sweet spot between deep technical work and big-picture customer vision.
The conversation dives into what dbt actually does in plain language, why ELT replaced traditional ETL, and where dbt is – and isn’t – the right fit, especially in the batch vs real-time debate. Shabbir also lifts the lid on dbt Fusion, showing how AI plus static analysis can convert legacy stored procedures into production-ready dbt models in minutes, and what the 5Tran–dbt merger means for openness, metadata standards, and avoiding vendor lock-in. If you care about analytics engineering, migration-proof data stacks, or making SQL practitioners massively more productive, this one is for you.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Host: Seán Gray & Polain Byimira
Guest: Shabbir Khanbha
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1 Dec 2025
Global lessons in Customer AI: How is Australia handling the Transition?
Join Polain and guest Tracey Robinson as she traces her unconventional path from policing in country NSW to spearheading digital AI products for giant US enterprises. The episode debates the challenges of implementing AI that genuinely improves customer journeys, the pitfalls of siloed thinking, and how Australian businesses can catch up to global standards.
Tracy shares actionable insights for future AI leaders - focusing on adaptability, building capability in-house, and always designing from the customer's perspective. Whether you're a tech exec, product manager or aspiring data professional, this episode delivers a punchy, authentic look at navigating the complex world of AI-powered experiences
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Host: Polain Byimira
Guest: Tracey Robinson
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16 Oct 2025
Turning Empty Tables into Profit: Pan Koutlakis on Building Eat Club and Surviving COVID
In this episode of "Keeping Up With Data," Pan Koutlakis, co-founder and CEO of Eat Club, shares how he turned lessons from managing Adelaide nightclubs into building one of Australia’s fastest-growing restaurant tech platforms. He reveals how Eat Club’s dynamic pricing helps venues fill empty tables, boost profitability, and create atmosphere - all powered by machine learning and seamless payment tech.
Pan opens up about surviving COVID’s impact, scaling into London, and why transparency, adaptability, and smart data use have been key to their success. A must-listen for anyone interested in startups, hospitality innovation, or building businesses that last.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Host: Seán Gray & Polain Byimira
Guest: Pan Koutlakis
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