# Welcome to Lough on Data! 🪫
> [!danger] ~Enter~
> This is a house of data. Enter this sacred space, be bathed in the light of data-driven insights, and emerge with the wisdom that the Cathedral of Data bestows. As data engineers, we are but humble custodians of this realm, seeking to make its treasures accessible and comprehensible.
>
> -ChatGPT 4.0, Circa 2023 A.D.
My name is Connor, and I'm a data engineer. Though I have no strong religious affiliation, it does sometimes feel like data workers need a certain zealousness to stay relevant in this industry. Here at Lough on Data, I'll be sharing my experiments, experiences, tips, and discoveries about data engineering. Happy reading!
## Latest Blog Posts 📝
1. **[Birding Hotspot Locator Pipeline - dlt (data load tool) + DuckDB Demo](bird-finder-via-dlt-i.md)** - Create a pipeline from the eBird API to a local DuckDB instance to collect data on local birding hotspot locations!
2. **[Photo Sharing App with Ruby on Rails + Active Storage](media-collection-with-ruby-on-rails.md)** - An introductory example to ruby application deployment.
3. **[Explore my notes on Data Vault's 2023 Conference](WWDVC2023.md)** - Browse your favorite sessions or critique my note taking abilities!
4. **[Never Make Another dbt Model .yml](never-make-another-yml.md)** - Automate your dbt model .yml creation and maintenance of existing columns.
## About Me 🚴♂️
I'm an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for all things data. I enjoy finding creative ways to solve problems and exploring new technologies to enhance my skills. My hobbies include violin, bird watching, cycling, traveling, and fly fishing (mostly catch and release, always barbless). I believe that these activities have taught me valuable lessons about the world and helped shape the way I approach data engineering.
## Connect with Me! 🌍
Feel free to reach out and connect with me on social media:
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