Data Neighbor Podcast
Ep37: The Boring Future of Data Engineering (And Why It's a Good Thing)
12 Sep 2025
Unlock the secrets to building a future-proof data organization that thrives on impact, not just effort. Join us as we sit down with Manoj Mohan, former Engineering Leader of Data and AI Platforms at Intuit, and a seasoned leader from Meta, Cloudera, and Apple. Manoj shares his deep insights from two decades in the data, ML, and AI space, offering pragmatic strategies for long-term success.In this episode, you’ll discover:- Hard-won lessons from early data warehouse failures and the critical role of humility and scalability in data projects.- Why embracing a "platform as a product" mindset for data engineering is essential for long-term efficiency and avoiding KPI chaos.- Manoj Mohan's powerful "3 Gs" framework (Grounded, Guarded, Governed) for deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) responsibly and effectively within the enterprise, comparing them to high-speed Formula One cars that need robust guardrails.- A visionary outlook on what a future-proof data organization might look like by 2030, where AI-driven insights are seamlessly accessible to every employee.- Practical advice for startups on balancing speed with sustainable data infrastructure, ensuring foundational blocks are built alongside product innovation.- Key principles for data leaders, including the importance of continuous learning, unlearning, and focusing on problem-solving over tools.Whether you're a data engineer, an AI enthusiast, a data leader, or navigating data challenges in a startup, this episode is packed with invaluable wisdom to help you build resilient, scalable, and impactful data systems.Connect with Hai, Sravya, and Shane (let us know which platform sent you!):- Hai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hai-guan-6b58a7a/- Sravya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravyamadipalli/- Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneausleybutler/#DataEngineering #AIPlatforms #LLMs #DataStrategy #Scalability #DataGovernance #ResponsibleAI #PlatformAsAProduct #FutureOfData #DataOrganization #StartupData #EnterpriseAI #DataLeadership #MLEngineering #DataManagement #ManojMohan #DataNeighborPodcast #TechLeadership
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