Three Weeks, 140 Iterations: How Group 1001 redefined their data platform

Gu Xie, Head of Data Engineering at Group 1001, transformed the company's data platform using Dagster, achieving remarkable speed and efficiency. By adopting a platform approach, Gu's team built a core component around Dagster, empowering the organization to accelerate its strategy execution. The team automated processes such as handling PDF files, processing 1035 exchanges, and migrating legacy systems, resulting in significant growth and increased velocity. With a focus on maintainability, automation, and collaboration, Group 1001 achieved high development velocity by removing friction for development teams and prioritizing speed without sacrificing quality.