Mathias Lavaert
Data Platform Engineer at DPG Media
I'm a data engineer passionate about creating minimal and effective solutions to tough data problems. I work on data platforms, data architectures and helping teams work better with data.
Talks & Publications
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Transitioning from dbt Core to dbt Cloud: A User Story
Coalesce 2024 — dbt Labs Conference
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How DPG Media Cut Snowflake Costs by 25% with DataHub
DataHub Customer Story
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Data Mesh Belgium Meetup
March 2023 — Co-organized the first Data Mesh Belgium meetup
Side Project
Together with my partner Jolien, I run Akkervarken — a small-scale regenerative farm where we raise outdoor pigs and Mergelland sheep. We use the pigs as natural helpers to improve soil health, feed them locally sourced food, and focus on closing loops in a sustainable food system.