🔗 About the Blog
This Blog focuses on genuine news about the open-source data ecosystem. Topics covered mostly are: #dataengineering, #opensource, #python, #ETL. But I’m also passionate about #writing, #pkm, #productivity, #neovim and many others.
A Brief History
- 2004: Registered sspaeti.com, my first endaver into web development with HTML, CSS, PHP
- 2005-2014: Ran a local forum and party guide (this was before FB :)
- 2015: Published my first data-related blog post
- 2016-2018: Regular blogging on Business Intelligence and data topics
- 2019: Focus on Open-Source Data Engineering
- 2021: Migrated from WordPress to GoHugo, fully powered by Markdown
- 2022: Started my Second Brain and sharing my notes publicly.
- 2023: Registered the domain ssp.sh
- 2024: Launched as a freelance Technical Author & Data Engineer
- 2025: Founded the company SSP Data GmbH
For two decades, I’ve been exploring the world of data and technology. What started as a hobby has grown into a passion for sharing knowledge about open-source data engineering. Through this blog, I aim to craft valuable & educational content for data engineers, BI specialists, and anyone eager to learn about data.
👨💻 About Me, Simon Späti
👋🏻Hi there! I’m Simon, a dad and family person with over 20 years of experience in Data Engineering who pivoted into Technical Writing. My passion is using technology and writing to make a positive impact.
I’m the author of this Blog, a top-ranked Data Engineering blog, and I’m currently writing a living book on Data Engineering Design Patterns. My work has been featured in publications like Towards Data Science and freeCodeCamp, and I’ve been recognized as a top writer on Quora and Databand.
One of my key contributions is the «Data Engineering Vault», a connected knowledge hub that revolutionizes how people learn about Data Engineering. I’m also passionate about Personal Knowledge Management, which led me to create my Public Second Brain.
I’m always excited to learn about new open-source technologies and share knowledge. If you’re interested in Data Engineering, Technical Writing, Neovim, or innovative learning approaches, I’d love to connect. For more about my journey and current projects, check out my Pathless Path, my Gigs (Podcasts, Videos), CV or GitHub.
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📖 What I’m doing now
(This is a Now Page, and if a website, you should create one, too.)
I had a two-week vacation in the beautiful Italian part of Switzerland. I took some time off, spent most of it in Lake Maggiore, playing with my kids. I enjoyed every bit of it, and was offline for most of the part.
A week later, I’ve finished my two-year or longer article, which is my longest yet, with a 60+ minute read. It’s very spiritual, check it out at Why Are We Here on Earth?.
I’ve uploaded lots of new articles to my second brain and created many new blogs. Check them out on the blog posts. Currently reading the Barack Obama Audible. It’s really cool to hear it in his voice, but since it’s 20+ hours, it will take a while.
Business-wise, I initiated my own company SSP Data GmbH. Nothing else changed, but it’s nice to invoice on your bank account and name. Other than that, I am enjoying the summer weather here in Switzerland and riding my race bike as much as possible. Check out my rides on Komoot, follow me if you are into bike tours :).
This update was on August 2nd, 2025.
💼 Professional Services
In addition to sharing my knowledge through this blog and my free resources, I also offer professional services to help businesses and individuals in the data engineering field—mainly technical blog writing and sponsorships for my book. Check Out My Services and My Craft for Data Engineering Writing for more details.