As a Data Engineer at Beeminds, I translate complex business processes into smart data structures. This way we ensure that our customers can always rely on their data.
An athletic and early start
At 6 a.m. the alarm clock rings. Not to crawl immediately behind my laptop, but to exercise. Three times a week I do strength training in my own gym at home. On other days, I put on my running shoes or walk ten kilometers before the workday begins. The latter is a habit that stuck after my participation in the Nijmegen Four-Day Walk.
First check that everything is still correct
At 8:30 a.m., I open my laptop. My day starts by default with checking the data in the Intelligenthive®. I monitor whether all dataloads went well at our customers last night. Usually it is routine, sometimes I dive straight into technical issues and solve them.
Working for the customer
Today I work for a client that regularly acquires other companies. We make sure that those new organizations connect seamlessly to the central data model in the Intelligenthive®.
That means: unlocking new source systems, mapping data logically and building in business logic. Consider making the data from an HR system available and linking, for example, a name field from this system to the name field in the central data model.
“With that, we support a continuous process of integration and validation. It’s complex, but exactly that’s what makes it fun.”
We ensure that relevant reports are created with this data, for example on productivity. The data then flows into these Power BI reports that are used throughout the organization. It is of course essential that the reported data match reality. This is preceded by a rigorous validation process.
So we not only build links, but translate business processes into a consistent data model. In doing so, we support a continuous process of integration and validation. It is complex, but that is exactly what makes it fun.
Lunch and focus
Around 12:30, it’s time for lunch. That’s my first meal of the day. I deliberately don’t eat in the morning, once started intermittent fasting, now mostly out of convenience. Today I eat a classic sandwich and a sandwich with peanut butter and sprinkles (yes, on one sandwich), combined with a big bowl of vegetables and fruit.
Then I continue working on the integration of the new organization and can almost complete it. At the end of the day, I also do an hour of work for another client, as their data team needs my help with a data issue. I also often listen to music while working. Today I am listening to Schrotthagen, good for focus.
The evening is for relaxation (and cooking)
At 6 p.m. I shut down. Sometimes I still put on my running shoes then, but not on strength training days. Today I am cooking, right away for two days, nice and efficient. Tonight I’m making grilled bell pepper risotto with gorgonzola. After dinner, my girlfriend and I plop on the couch with Netflix. Right now we are watching Reservatet.
What makes my workday successful?
When I find that the data is correct, the reports are running smoothly and the client understands our model. But also when I have had room for sports, good food and relaxation. Then the balance is right and I feel it.
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