Recession Proof Data Roles To Focus in 2024 | Simply Explained

A beginner-friendly overview of the major data roles in tech companies — software engineers, database administrators, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and machine learning engineers. Using Amazon as a running example, it explains how each role fits into the data pipeline: from data generation and storage (OLTP) to ETL pipelines, data warehouses (OLAP), analytics, and predictive modeling. Also covers emerging hybrid roles like analytics engineer and big data developer, emphasizing that role titles vary by company size but the core goal is always generating business value from data.