🏆 Announcing the Winners of the dbt™ Data Modeling Challenge - Social Media Edition! 🏆
The results are in, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible data talents who turned raw social media data into valuable insights. Swipe through the images to see our winners and celebrate with us! 🥁
🥇 1st Place ($3,000): Bruno Souza de Lima (Sr. Data Engineer, phData)
Bruno’s “Social Media Olympics” explored how winning medals impact athletes’ social media growth across platforms. His analysis revealed surprising findings, like bronze medalists often surpassing silver in social media growth. By blending engaging storytelling with sharp data modeling, Bruno captured the gold!
🥈 2nd Place ($2,000): Jayeson Gao (Sr. Analyst, Instacart)
Jayeson unraveled the secrets of TikTok's viral audios, analyzing top sounds from 2019 to mid-2021. His detailed scoring system evaluated consistency, peak performance, and the impact of song attributes. Jayeson’s work stood out for its innovative approach to defining and quantifying TikTok success.
🥉 3rd Place (Tied, $1,000): Mads Spanggaard Christensen (Analytics Engineer, Playable)
Mads explored timing and music elements driving TikTok engagement, identifying optimal posting times and how specific music rhythms boost interaction. His insightful heatmaps and clear recommendations offer a data-driven guide for creators aiming to maximize their TikTok reach.
🥉 3rd Place (Tied, $1,000): Hetvi Parekh (Sr. Data Scientist, BitGo)
Hetvi’s “Mastering the Art of YouTube” analyzed top trending videos, uncovering key features like concise titles, captions, and expressive thumbnails that drive viral success. Her insights offer creators a clear roadmap to boost engagement and optimize video performance on YouTube.
Our judges were genuinely impressed by the level of technical expertise, creativity, and passion poured into each submission. The competition was fierce, making the selection both challenging and inspiring.
To all participants: If you didn’t win, remember that this project is a fantastic addition to your portfolio. It highlights your skills and could be a standout feature in your next career move.
Huge thanks to our brilliant judges—Lindsay Murphy, Adam Lenning, Izzy Miller, Mehdi Ouazza, and Madison Schott—and our incredible partners Hex and MotherDuck for making this challenge possible.
Check the comments for links to the winner's submissions! 👇
🎉 And more exciting news: We’re gearing up for another challenge in October. Stay tuned for details!
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