Considering a career as an Analytics Engineer in 2025?

You’ve heard it’s the perfect blend of analyst and engineer, right? But what if it’s actually a trap? Today, I’m breaking down why Analytics Engineering might not be the move unless you go in with a clear strategy.

In this video, we’ll cover:
What Analytics Engineering really is (not just the job description)
The confusion between Analysts, AEs, and Data Engineers
How to avoid getting stuck doing grunt work with no ownership
Real stories from the field
What to do if you do want to become an AE — and how to use the role as a launchpad to something bigger

💡 Whether you're trying to get your foot in the data world or feeling stuck in a dashboard loop, this video will help you map a better path.

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👉 Have you considered becoming an AE?
👉 Or are you already one? What’s your day-to-day like?

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Chapters:
0:00 Don't Become a Analytics Engineer
0:21 The Confusion About The Analytics Engineer Role
1:49 The Analytics Engineer: Bait and Switch
4:48 Confusion about the Analytics Engineer Position
8:27 Is the Analytics Engineer your Final Destination?
11:34 When a Analytics Engineer Position Works and When It Doesn't!
14:58 How to approach an Analytics Engineer career!


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