dbt Labs

Last month at #Coalesce2024, we dove into what One dbt can mean for expanding access to data. We're excited to see our partner Hex take this vision further with their release of Explore tiles. Now, business users can build analytic views of data, all while utilizing trusted metrics shared from the dbt Semantic layer. Take a closer look at what Hex has rolled out: https://lnkd.in/eJhKtvCX

Get ready to dive into dbt. Our fast-paced, two-hour workshop is back, packed with everything needed to get hands-on with dbt Cloud. In this interactive session, you will: 👉 Learn dbt basics 👉 Complete a tutorial dbt project to show off your skills 👉 Receive live support throughout (because we've got your back) With three global-friendly sessions each month, there’s a time that works for everyone. Join us for some dbt-fueled fun and grab your spot here: https://bit.ly/40imdiC

Before 2022, Flybuys—one of Australia’s biggest rewards programs—had four data teams, each with its own approach. The result? Redundancy, inconsistency, and systems that were tough to navigate. For data analysts, this setup meant relying on data engineers for new products instead of self-serving, which slowed down innovation. To change this, Flybuys’ Lead Enterprise Data Architect Milos Zikic and his team assessed two options: self-hosting dbt Core or moving to dbt Cloud. Their analysis showed that with dbt Cloud, everything from testing to version control and documentation came in one package—plus, it promised a 192% ROI. The impact was big: each analyst saved 143.6 hours annually (that’s 17 days), while engineers gained back 152.6 hours. 🤯 Two years in, dbt Cloud powers Flybuys’ production-grade data transformations, streamlining operations across the board. Read more about their journey in the blog post (link in comments).

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Julia Schottenstein left dbt Labs and The Analytics Engineering Podcast to become an early employee at LangChain. Now she’s back as a guest on the show she once cohosted 🎧 Julia and Tristan Handy discuss the current state of the AI ecosystem and the parallels between dbt and LangChain. “I often think about LangChain as the dbt for AI,” Tristan said. “With dbt, we said there's this fundamentally new compute construct—the cloud data platform—and it needs a programming framework on top of it to enable users to do the things that they want to do. I think LangChain came out of that same kind of need.” Listen to their full conversation here https://lnkd.in/e4XutTPR or wherever you get your podcasts.

From SQL chaos to streamlined success—here’s how WHOOP transformed its data game 📊 When wearable tech company WHOOP started, their data processes were built on ad hoc SQL scripts, with no central orchestration or visibility into how data was created. Without clear success metrics, the team needed a solution. Enter dbt Core—a free, SQL-friendly tool that helped streamline their workflows. However, dbt Core alone didn’t provide a centralized service, leading to issues like duplicate models and a lack of visibility across analysts' work. Additionally, external tools were still required for scheduling and orchestration. To address this, WHOOP shifted to dbt Cloud, integrating CI/CD and dev/test processes, while enabling new use cases and smoother onboarding for analysts. The move unlocked greater collaboration and efficiency across the team. Matt Luzzi, WHOOP’s Director of Analytics, is now looking ahead to AI opportunities with dbt Semantic Layer: “I foresee dbt being a huge player in AI and natural language chatbots. By thoughtfully designing the semantics of these models in a machine-readable way, we’re setting the stage for meaningful data conversations powered by AI.” For more insights, check out the blog post by Sara Gawlinski (link in comments).

dbt Labs is on a mission to empower data practitioners to create and disseminate organizational knowledge and has had success with its recently introduced Snowflake Native App with integration with Cortex AI. Nilofar Sarwar, Regional VP of EMEA at dbt Labs, joins DCN anchor Ryan C. Green to discuss dbt’s position as the industry standard for transforming raw data into analysis-ready data as well as the challenge of meeting the constantly evolving needs of the company’s 4,600-plus customers.

We’re hiring 🚀 Check out our open roles and apply today: • Staff Software Engineer, Semantic Layer (Brazil-Remote): https://lnkd.in/gj8CSP7n • Senior Engineer, dbt Explorer (Brazil-Remote): https://lnkd.in/gvFEbKME • Senior Database Reliability Engineer (Brazil-Remote): https://lnkd.in/gGD7drta • Onboarding Manager (US West-Remote): https://lnkd.in/ga-NRnCg • Cloud Network Engineer (Romania-Remote): https://lnkd.in/gmAPzv-5 • Technical Account Manager (Dublin-Hybrid): https://lnkd.in/g_sGJFdR • Solutions Architect, Japan (APAC-Remote): https://lnkd.in/gFgZhtea • Senior Partner Manager, Platform (US-Remote): https://lnkd.in/gK6NcYZu • Account Executive, Commercial Mid-Market (Austin): https://lnkd.in/gPvD68M6 If you know someone who’d be a great fit, tag them in the comments below 👇

Wow- we’ve got a busy few months coming up with FOURTEEN in-person dbt Meetups scheduled. So if you’re looking for opportunities to learn with fellow members of the dbt Community, and have fun while doing so, join us at one of the sessions listed below: 🇨🇦 Halifax | Wednesday, October 23rd, organized by Esther Fraser and Saadat Qadri 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | Wednesday, October 23rd, organized by Slalom 🇫🇷Paris | Wednesday, October 23rd, organized by Infinite Lambda 🇸🇬 Singapore | Wednesday, October 23rd, organized by Jing Yu Lim and Michael Han 🇸🇪 Stockholm | Thursday, October 24th, organized by Solita 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Thursday, October 24th, organized by Shinya Takimoto 🇱🇹 Vilnius | Tuesday, October 29th, organized by TeraSky Europe and Oxylabs.io 🇨🇴 Bogotá | Tuesday, October 29th, organized by Factored 🇺🇸Atlanta | Wednesday, October 30th, organized by Aimpoint Digital 🇹🇼 Taipei | Saturday, November 2nd, organized by community members Karen Hsieh, Laurence Chen, Allen Wang 🇸🇰 Bratislava | Wednesday, November 20th, organized by Infinite Lambda 🗽 New York | Wednesday, November 20th, organized by Brooklyn Data Co. (a Velir company) 🇪🇸 Madrid | Thursday, November 21st, organized by Astrafy 🇧🇪 Brussels | Thursday, November 28th, organized by Sam Debruyn & Arianna Van de Maele dbt Meetups are gatherings dedicated to helping you own your analytics engineering workflow. RSVP now and tag a friend below to invite them along 👯♂️ https://lnkd.in/ekknesFN

The hustle-and-grind mentality has become a common expectation in startups—but is it really sustainable? Tristan Handy, founder and CEO of dbt Labs, has a different vision. In his article for Fast Company, Tristan shares how leaders can cultivate a balanced, thriving work culture without falling into the trap of relentless busyness. At dbt Labs, the philosophy of "working hard and going home" is more than a slogan—it's a commitment to creating an environment where high performance and healthy boundaries can coexist. Tristan shares candid insights from his own leadership journey and how his team is challenging norms by focusing on deep work and preventing burnout. If you're curious how startups can reimagine their culture for the long term, read Tristan's full article and find out how to lead with intention while building something extraordinary. https://lnkd.in/emx5RQMu