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works at KPMG

Anyone have experience using databricks? Is it a good analytics tool?

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  1. McKinsey & Company 1

    It’s not an analytics tool, for one

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    works at KPMG
    Author

    Thank you pwc1

  2. Databricks 1

    Don’t get trained in Databricks first. Learn the basics of SQL, Python, and Spark. Learn about data engineering core skills before deciding on a platform. Then, if you want to get training on a platform, go for it. But you’ll be much more valuable in the market if you understand those other things first.

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    Slalom Consulting 1

    Those foundational skills are essential for sure. I will say that Databricks is doing a phenomenal job of selling to the Fortune 500 and specialized skills are in short supply. Being certified in Databricks is basically a golden ticket if you want to make money doing data engineering.

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