Proxy and Practicality

The text discusses the parallels between data roles and finance roles. It compares Data Engineers to Finance Consultants, Analytics Engineers to Financial Controllers, and Analysts & Data Scientists to Financial Planning & Analysis teams. The author emphasizes the importance of focusing on practical issues that matter to everyday analytics engineers rather than getting caught up in meta-narratives. They also highlight the significance of data observability tools for maximizing data quality and preventing "data shame."