Substacks recommended by Andy Leonard

Recommended by Andy Leonard

Kay’s Substack

By Kay Sauter

Let me show you my data world! I'm Kay Sauter, a Senior Business Intelligence Developer and Microsoft MVP.

DataExpert.io Newsletter

By Zach Wilson

A newsletter dedicated to talking about data engineering, AI, and data science trends

Head First Data

By Nikola Ilic

Let's make some music from the data together! I'm Nikola, Data Mozart, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, O'Reilly and Pluralsight author. I'm writing (mostly) about the Microsoft data platform - Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Visca Barca!

Jim’s Substack

By Jim Donahoe

My personal Substack

Data Engineering Central

By Daniel Beach

Long Live the Data Engineer. No holds barred.

Clever writing and good data engineering advice.

- Andy Leonard

Kevin Hazzard

Down On Mainstreet’s Substack

By Raj

An exploration of a simple life rooted in faith, family and how the culture of Main Street shaped it.

I enjoy Raj's style of writing. He includes (mostly-) made-up examples and then applies lessons from God's Word. Plus, he enjoys tea! :{>

- Andy Leonard

Data Engineer Things

Data Engineer Things is dedicated to creating and sharing learning resources for data engineering. Our audience ranges from aspirational data engineers to experienced data leaders. Subscribe to grow and learn together!

Practical Data Modeling

By Joe Reis

Welcome to Practical Data Modeling! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced data professional interested in leveling up your data modeling, we will help you take your skills to the next level.

22nd Century Frontier®

By Petar Dimov

Building or Investing in the Future? This Newsletter Is Your Edge

Petar offers solid and pragmatic advice for entrepreneurs. I highly recommend his newsletter for solopreneurs and startups!

- Andy Leonard

ByteByteGo Newsletter

By Alex Xu

Explain complex systems with simple terms, from the authors of the best-selling system design book series. Join over 1,000,000 friendly readers.

The Data Letter

By Hodman

The Data Letter prevents data disasters that end careers. Built from a decade fixing Fortune 500 systems: PII exposures, cost explosions, pipeline failures, broken models. Weekly toolkits for data practitioners and leaders. Get the free Audit Kit.

I find Hodman Murad's insights on data governance compelling and recommend her Substack to readers of Engineer of Data.

- Andy Leonard

Joe Reis

My rants on data, technology, and business

Sam Hilsman

CloudFruit is where tech meets action. I’m Sam Hilsman, a product architect focused on AI, digital transformation, and business strategy. Join me in Digital Musings for insights on AI, productivity, and moving fast in the digital age.

The Founders Corner®

By Ruben Dominguez

Your weekly BOOST to Raise and Grow Like A Pro. Tips and Techniques used by prolific Founders.

I enjoy reading The Founders Corner. I learn something from every newsletter!

- Andy Leonard

Data Engineering Community

Join our community-driven newsletter for regular data engineering community updates, inspiration, and insights.

Michael F. Kane

Science fiction author Michael F. Kane

The Software Frontier

By Lorenzo Bradanini

A newsletter to help you master software engineering, DevOps, data science, and emerging tech, empowering developers with useful tools.

Data in Gym

By Joao Damasceno

Data in Gym is your go-to blog for all things Data Engineering. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we provide practical tutorials, insights, and tips to help you navigate the world of data pipelines, ETL processes, clo

Modern Freedom

By Tim Denning

I will help you live with less stress and more freedom by improving every aspect of your lifestyle – money, work, productivity, relationships.

I joined Substack because I've been a subscriber for a while. I joined Substack *now* because Tim recommended I join.

- Andy Leonard

Creative Differences

By Donald Farmer

Writing about the practice and paradoxes of data analytics, innovation and strategy with inevitable coverage of AI and digressions in philosophy, knitting and reading.

I've been following Donald Farmer for decades. His Substack is required reading for data engineers, but also for technologists who desire to benefit from the wisdom of a true master of technology.

- Andy Leonard

Data Engineering Weekly

By Ananth Packkildurai

The Weekly Data Engineering Newsletter

Frank La Vigne

AI and Quantum Engineer with a deep passion to use technology to make the world a better place. Published author, podcaster, blogger, and live streamer.

Art of Data Engineering

By Tim

Making Sense of Data & Helping Others Grow: Tips, Advice, and Stories from the Front Lines of Data Engineering

Rozado’s Visual Analytics

By David Rozado Newsletter

Underexplored Research Topics