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Data Engineering 101, Generative AI

Leveraging AI & Automation in Data Engineering: 4 Essential Frameworks

Sean Knapp

July 23, 2024

Data Engineering 101

Metadata: What Is It and Why it Matters

Learn effective metadata management practices to streamline your data engineering workflows, enhance data quality, & optimize your pipelines.

Jenny Hurn

July 11, 2024

Data Engineering 101

Data Ops: Transforming the Way We Handle Data

What is DataOps? Discover benefits, best practices, and implementation strategies to enhance your data workflows and drive business outcomes.

Tessa Blankenship

July 3, 2024

Snowflake

Snowflake Summit 2024 Reflections: An Exciting Road Ahead for Data Engineering

Snowflake Summit 2024 has set the stage for exciting changes in the data landscape. As a data enthusiast and a leader in data engineering, I’m eager to share my reflections on these innovations and their implications for Ascend.

Sean Knapp

June 10, 2024

The Ascend Platform

Introducing Project Inception: The Next Evolution in Data Automation

At Ascend, we believe it’s time to rethink data engineering from the ground up. As the world of data continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, we are thrilled to announce the next revolutionary step in our journey – Project Inception.

Sean Knapp

April 22, 2024

Generative AI

The Symbiotic Relationship Between AI and Data Engineering

Explore the relationship between AI and data engineering: How do they impact each other, and what does the future of their collaboration look like?

Jon Osborn

February 28, 2024

Generative AI

AI Data Platform: Key Requirements for Fueling AI Initiatives

Unlock AI's potential with the right data platform: Explore AI data platform requirements, cloud capabilities, and automation for innovation.

Jon Osborn

February 23, 2024

Data Engineering 101

Data Replication Strategies and How to Choose the Right Approach

Explore the complexities of data replication strategies in a way that's easy to understand, including types and how to choose the right one.

Tessa Blankenship

February 15, 2024

Team Ascend

Championing Passion and Excellence: How We Build An Award Winning Workplace

For the second consecutive year, we stand as one of BuiltIn’s Best Places To Work in the Bay Area, and also Best Remote Place in 2024.

Mark Budier

January 10, 2024

Generative AI

AI Implementation: The Roadmap to Leveraging AI in Your Organization

Explore the framework to set up a robust AI ecosystem and the key considerations for an effective AI implementation strategy.

Jon Osborn

January 10, 2024

Data Engineering 101

How to Build a Data Pipeline in 6 Steps

Explore how to build a data pipeline in 6 steps, from design to deployment, and learn a new framework to simplify the process.

Elesh Mistry

January 2, 2024

Data Engineering 101

ETL for Snowflake: Why You Need It and How to Get Started

Dive into ETL for Snowflake: Discover if you need it, when it's essential, and tips on picking the perfect ETL tool for your data strategy.

Jon Osborn

December 19, 2023

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