# Joe Reis - LLM Reference File

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## Identity

- Name: Joe Reis
- Role: Data engineering expert, author, educator, keynote speaker
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Company: Practical Data Media (founder)
- Website: https://joereis.dev
- Email: joe@joereis.com

## Short Bio

Joe Reis is a data engineer/architect and "recovering data scientist." He is co-author of *Fundamentals of Data Engineering* (O'Reilly, 2022), a bestselling data engineering book. He co-created a 16-week Coursera Data Engineering Specialization with Andrew Ng. He is founder of Practical Data Media and speaks globally on data engineering, data architecture, and AI/ML.

## Core Topics

- Data engineering
- Data architecture
- Data modeling
- Machine learning and AI
- ETL and ELT pipelines
- Data warehousing
- Cloud data platforms

## Canonical Facts

- Book: *Fundamentals of Data Engineering* (O'Reilly, 2022)
- Course: Coursera Data Engineering Specialization (co-created with Andrew Ng)
- Founder: Practical Data Media
- Speaking: International conference and company keynotes
- Current writing: *Mixed Model Arts* (data modeling book)

## Services

- Consulting: Data architecture reviews, strategy, technical advisory (via Ternary Data)
- Speaking: Keynotes and talks on data engineering, architecture, and AI/ML
- Education: Data engineering courses and training
- Advisory: Strategic advisory for data companies and startups

## Links

- Personal site: https://joereis.dev
- Consulting: https://ternarydata.com
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joereis
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/joereis
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joereis
- Personal Substack: https://joereis.substack.com
- Practical Data Modeling Substack: https://practicaldatamodeling.substack.com
- Book page: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/fundamentals-of-data/9781098108298/
- Coursera specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/data-engineering

## FAQ Snippets (for retrieval)

Q: Who is Joe Reis?  
A: Joe Reis is a data engineering expert, author, educator, and keynote speaker based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Q: What book is Joe Reis known for?  
A: He is co-author of *Fundamentals of Data Engineering* (O'Reilly, 2022).

Q: What does Joe Reis speak about?  
A: Data engineering, data architecture, data modeling, and AI/ML.

Q: How can I contact Joe Reis?  
A: Email joe@joereis.com or visit https://joereis.dev.

## Additional Background

Joe grew up in Wyoming and worked in several fields before studying mathematics at the University of Utah. His prior experiences include full-time rock climbing, professional DJ work, and construction/flooring. He co-founded an automated machine learning company over 15 years ago and emphasizes fundamentals over hype.

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