$97.00 USD

SPECIAL OFFER: Complete your purchase by adding my Client Stack Breakdowns to your order for only $67!

 

See real-life examples of how I apply the Simple Stack approach. 

Get access to behind the scenes of how I have been applying the idea of a Simple Stack with prospective clients.

 

This includes 3 real-life Architecture Design & Analysis videos where you'll see how I:

- Break down existing client architectures

- Provide options for modernizing it (simple stacks)

- Outline the steps for implementing it

 

I'll also be adding bonus commentary about the context of the proposal, whether or not it was implemented & the results.

Come learn more about how this strategy is being applied so you can feel more confident in how to use the content of the course.

The Simple Stack Playbook (Lite Version)

Build end-to-end data pipelines with confidence.

The Simple Stack Playbook provides a step-by-step training to build simple, modern data architectures with best practices. 

YOU ARE ENROLLING IN THE LITE VERSION.

 

What is the Lite Version?

The Lite Version is a slimmed down version intended for those who:

  1. Are mostly interested in the high-level design & strategy (vs end-to-end development) 
  2. Want to setup a Playground Stack using open source tools on Github Codespaces
  3. Want to access a portion of the material & experience the training at without paying the Full Playbook price

The Lite version only includes the first 3 sections of the Full Playbook course (Intro, Design & Setup).

Most notably, it DOES NOT include building any data models, adding automation, etc.

You will have a solid understanding of how to design a Simple Stack along with the foundational tooling setup for your playground stack.

However, it will be up to you to implement & scale functioning data pipelines.

Note: Those who take the Lite Version will have the option to upgrade to the Full Playbook at any time.

 

What will you learn?

We'll cover key topics data engineers & team leaders need to understand such as:

  • How to think strategically about designing an end-to-end architecture that's simple & easy to follow
  • How to properly set database roles & permissions so you stay in control of user access
  • Best practices & tips from 10 years as a developer, consultant & educator so you avoid common mistakes

 

In my experience, the best engineers are the ones that see the bigger picture of their work, not just the individual task.

And my goal with this course is to help you start approaching data like an architect, not just another developer.

 

 Course Structure

Hands-on, project based learning in 5 steps:

  • Step 1: Learn how to design a simple, yet modern end-to-end pipeline
  • Step 2: Gain hands-on experience setting up common data tools
  • Step 3: Confidently build a data architecture from scratch with best practices (not included in Lite)
  • Step 4: Discover how to automate your development workflow  (not included in Lite)
  • Step 5: Learn how to maintain & scale your architecture long-term  (not included in Lite)
  • Bonus: Migrate a self-hosted stack to a "Production-Ready" cloud setup  (not included in Lite)

 

Bonuses: 

As a student, you'll also get access to tons of resources to help you implement your Simple Stack faster & maintain more it effectively:

This includes (but not limited to):

  • A Simple Stack Checklist (Excel)
  • Pre-made workflow automation jobs (yaml) (not included in Lite)
  • Pre-written documentation, style guides & more (not included in Lite)
  • Data Architecture designs

 

Each of these are based on real-world implementations & will save you a ton of time!

 

Who should enroll?

The truth is, this course isn't for everyone. 

This is intended for two primary types of people:

  1. Experienced Engineers ready to contribute at a higher level & take the next career step by learning data strategy & architecture
  2. Data Team Leads who want to upgrade (or build) an internal data architecture with modern approaches without creating a mess

 

The goal is NOT to build a big-tech data stack or deep-dive into every possible tool.

Those may look cool, but are often completely unnecessary for 99% of companies.

Rather, the goal is to prepare you for success on common small to midsize data teams.

 

By the end you will:

As an individual engineer:

  • Achieve a deeper understanding of data architecture without the usual costs ($1000+ trainings, wasted time searching & watching generic tutorials, etc.)
  • Have a framework to learn without asking for permission
  • Have a safe space to practice without worrying about mistakes
  • Be more prepared for interviews, more challenging team projects & more

 

As a team leader:

  • Implement a new architecture faster with clear guidelines & pre-created templates
  • Avoid common mistakes that can compound by following a step-by-step approach
  • Get consulting-level guidance & insights without paying tens of thousands to hire one
  • Avoid unexpected future costs (tools, maintenance, time) by planning ahead

 

Money-Back Guarantee

If for any reason you complete the course and are unsatisfied with the results, you can request a refund & get 100% of your money back.

No questions asked.


See you inside!

-Michael

Client Testimonials:

Mike was fantastic to work with! He came into our project with an open mind and got up to speed immediately. His communication is on point and his understanding of the modern data landscape was apparent throughout. In no time, he was integrated into our team, offering suggestions and solutions while remaining open to feedback from our team. His work was well documented and fully transparent. Honestly, it felt like he was a full-time member of our data engineering team. There was no extra work to manage as he was fully integrated and productive. Thanks Mike!

Adrian - MUD\WTR

Mike is an incredible resource. He has genuine domain expertise in several critical data ecosystems, so there is never a one-size-fits-all approach. For instance, in a recent project, we started in one platform at my request and we quickly switched to a different, far more suitable platform. This was possible because Mike has expertise in both platforms, among many others. My problems are never straightforward and almost always require creativity, broad and deep technical knowledge, and a lot of grit and patience. Mike has all of these in abundance. Most importantly, he can translate this expertise into both natural teaching moments and problem-solving sessions. It's sort of like having a world class co-pilot by your side, helping you to achieve your objectives and to learn along the way. Finally, as his videos suggest, he is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Rick Scanlon - Venture Capitalist

Our company had a fantastic experience with Mike. He is knowledgable, efficient, a great communicator, and a whole host of other attributes you want when working with a data architect / advisor... but most importantly, he helped us think through the longer trajectory of our data 'journey' which allowed us to structure things in a way that prepare us for what is to come. It's easy to listen to a client's 'punch list' and just execute on exactly what they tell you they want done... but it's a step above to ideate, effectively communicate a more fulsome vision, and really work with someone to help them build strategically for the future. And that's exactly what we got with Kahan Data Solutions.

Jacob Aldis - Elevate Dental Partners

Running a small business, my time and attention is spread very thin. When the stars align and I have the mental clarity + time to sit down and dive into data, there's nothing worse than having to spend hours consolidating and organizing it before I can even begin to ask it questions. I’ll do it later! Mike worked with me over a couple causal zoom calls and loom videos to understand our needs as well as my concerns and fears. He proposed and delivered a cost-effective solution that solved our data readiness issues but even more importantly, what he handed off to us was something that we could build upon. Mike provided us with thorough documentation, style guides, and best practices specific to our solution to give any competent developer clarity on how to work within our project. He even built it out in our Notion! If you've ever had a developer disappear on you, you know how huge this is. Mike just gets it. Working with him was one of the most seamless experiences I’ve had in a long time. I can’t recommend him enough!

Jason Wieland - ILNP

Michael has been instrumental in helping us build out a methodical approach for transforming, organizing, and maintaining our data. He is a great communicator, professional, and timely. I'm confident that the foundation that he has created for us, along with the fantastic documentation, will net us outstanding results in the reporting and analyzing of our data.

David Arnold - Frontera Textile