Andreas Kretz — Co-Founder
Hey there! I'm Andreas Kretz, your dedicated guide to the exciting realm of Data Engineering and the founder of the Learn Data Engineering Academy. With over years of specialized coaching experience, I've had the pleasure of helping more than 2,000 students reach their goals in this essential field. I bring over 8 years of experience in Corporate Data Science, 14+ years in Computer Science and IoT, and a robust background as a Data Engineering and Data Labs Team Lead. My journey in Data Engineering has garnered global recognition, including being named a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics in 2018, 2019, and 2024. Here's what I do: ➡️ Learn Data Engineering Academy I’ve trained over 2,000 students through my Academy, offering 30+ in-depth courses and projects with over 55 hours of video content, covering everything you need to excel in Data Engineering. ➡️ Media Work In 2024, I helped my media partners achieve significant brand awareness, resulting in 1.21 million post views on LinkedIn, 250,000 video views on YouTube, and 235,000 sent emails with a 40% open rate. My efforts have built a vast network of over 100,000 engineers and scientists. ➡️ YouTube On my YouTube channel, I simplify complex Data Engineering concepts and share valuable insights from the Academy. Join me for livestreams with industry experts, workshops, tool reviews, and deep dives into the latest architectures. It’s your go-to source for staying ahead in the data world. If you're passionate about Data Engineering, eager to learn, or curious about the latest tools and techniques, hit subscribe. Let's explore the world of Data Engineering together!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Engineering educator and media creator with a strong focus on training and community engagement.
Location: Wurzburg, Bavaria, Germany
Experience: 15 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Data Engineering
Career Highlights
- Founder of Learn Data Engineering Academy with 2,000+ students.
- LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics for three years.
- Expert in simplifying complex Data Engineering concepts.
Work Experience
Udemy
Course Author & Instructor (9 mos)
Kretz Media
Founder (11 mos)
LinkedIn Learning Instructor (3 yrs 6 mos)
Bosch Rexroth
Data Lab Team Lead (5 mos)
Data Engineering Team Lead (3 yrs 1 mo)
Data Engineer (5 yrs 10 mos)
Learn Data Engineering
Founder (6 yrs 6 mos)
SALT Solutions GmbH
SAP Consultant (1 yr)
Education
Dipl. Ing. (FH) at Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)
State-Certified Engineer in Computer Science at Rudolf-Diesel-Fachschule für Techniker Nürnberg