Increase Data Team Efficiency With a Modern Data Stack

Building an analytics team at a high-growth company requires focus, understanding priorities, and establishing trust. Jacob Bedard, Director of Data Analytics at Dialpad, emphasizes the importance of laying the right foundation for analysis and ensuring stakeholders feel confident in basic reporting. A modern data stack consists of automated data pipeline tools, cloud data destinations, post-load transformation tools, and business intelligence engines. Key lessons include earning and keeping trust, prioritizing "nightmare scenarios," being nice to your future self by considering scalability, and embracing change.