Data Architecture Strategist FAQs

Question 1

When should I choose a Data Lakehouse over a Data Warehouse?

Accepted Answer

Choose a Lakehouse when you need to support a mix of BI and ML workloads or want to reduce costs by up to 80% compared to traditional warehouses by utilizing open table formats on top of object storage.

Question 2

Does this skill help with tool selection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it provides research-validated recommendations for every layer of the modern data stack, including ingestion (Airbyte, Fivetran), transformation (dbt), and orchestration (Airflow, Dagster).

Question 3

What is the Medallion architecture pattern?

Accepted Answer

The Medallion architecture is a data design pattern that organizes data into three quality layers: Bronze (raw ingestion), Silver (cleaned and deduplicated), and Gold (business-level aggregates and dimensional models).

Question 4

Is my organization ready for Data Mesh?

Accepted Answer

The skill includes a 6-factor assessment to determine readiness. Generally, Data Mesh is suited for large organizations with over 500 people, multiple distinct domains, and high technical maturity.

Question 5

Which open table format should I use for a new project?

Accepted Answer

Apache Iceberg is currently recommended for most new projects due to its vendor-neutrality, multi-engine support (Spark, Trino, Flink), and wide industry adoption.

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