Launched January 9, 2024
DataExpert

DataExpert

DataExpert.io is an education community for data engineers and data analysts to up-level their big data and ML skills

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DataExpert enables data engineers to learn the deep details of data lakes through open source technologies Apache Iceberg and Trino. You can learn all the details about data lake modeling 100% from your phone!

DataExpert.io Academy offers self-paced and live courses, bootcamps, and mock interviews for data engineers and analysts to master data lakes, AI, and analytics tools.

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Data engineers, analysts, and aspiring AI/analytics engineers seeking hands-on training
pricing
paid
works withDatabricksAWSSnowflakeAstronomerOpenAIAnthropicDiscordGitHubGoogle Meet

Key features

6 features of DataExpert
  • Live classes & recordings — Live sessions 6-8 PM PT are recorded and available within 8 hours
  • Free cloud access — Immediate access to Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Astronomer and more for labs
  • Mock interview gauntlets — Timed, role-specific interviews graded instantly for SQL, modeling, system design, etc.
  • Capstone projects — Real-world projects like Formula 1 analytics and crypto trading strategies
  • Discord community & Q&A — Dedicated Discord server with weekly Q&A sessions hosted by Zach Wilson
  • Comprehensive curricula — Bootcamps covering Spark, Delta, Iceberg, dbt, Airflow, RAG, AI agents and more

Use cases

  • Build a production-grade data lake on Apache Iceberg using Databricks
  • Prepare for data engineering interviews with timed mock sessions
  • Create end-to-end streaming pipelines with Spark, Kafka and Flink
  • Develop AI agents and RAG applications using OpenAI and Anthropic models

DataExpert FAQ

When are live classes held?+

Live classes run from 6-8 PM Pacific Time; recordings are posted within 8 hours.

What is the refund policy?+

Self-paced products are non-refundable; live bootcamps have tiered processing fees (25% within 7 days, 50% within 14 days, none after 14 days).

How do I get cloud service access?+

Use the Dashboard’s “Go to Onboarding page” button to activate Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, etc.

How can I update my Discord username?+

Visit https://www.dataexpert.io/profile and edit your details under Social Metadata.

Where are live classes hosted?+

Lectures and labs are on Discord stages; book club/TA sessions use Google Meet.

Summarized by DevHunt from dataexpert.io · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.