S02 E02: Building for Scale: When and How to Invest in Data Platforms with Brennon York, Head of Data Platform at Lyft

In this episode of the Modern Data Show, Brennon York, Head of the Data Platform at Lyft, gives insights into the critical aspects of the data platform ecosystem in the early stages when there is no scale. Brennon also discusses the structure of the data platform team and new emerging technologies within the modern data stack that have impressed him, such as machine learning orchestration systems like SageMaker, Union-ai, and Flyte. The episode provides valuable insights into building a data platform that can scale with the growth of a company, enabling businesses to stay competitive in the fast-paced technological landscape.