Deep Dish Data Virtual Series | State of Data Engineering

In this episode of Deep Dish Data we celebrated our 2-year anniversary with a conversation that’s real, relevant, and rooted in the big questions shaping the future of data engineering.

This isn't just another webinar. We streamed live from Denver with a few of our favorite voices in the data world to talk honestly about how engineering is evolving—what’s working, what’s not, and where we go from here.

We unpacked key findings from Matillion’s brand-new Data Integration and AI Readiness Report and heard firsthand how teams are adapting their strategies in 2025.

Hear from:

• Mark Balkenende – Host, Field CTO at Matillion
• Joe Reis – Resident co-host, Chief Nerd and co-author of Fundamentals of Data Engineering
• Carly Taylor – Founder of Rebel Data Science

Key topics:

• The current state of data engineering
• The evolution of workflows, orchestration, and automation
• Highlights from Matillion’s Data Integration and AI Readiness Report
• What’s next for modern data teams

Why watch?

• Hear from respected voices in the data industry
• Learn what’s top of mind for data leaders in 2025
• Explore new findings on AI readiness and data integration
• Gain practical takeaways for your team and strategy