
Xinran Waibel
Founder
Xinran founded Data Engineer Things (DET) to build a global community for data professionals to connect, learn, and grow together. She is passionate about data engineering, mentorship, and fostering inclusive tech spaces.

Yaakov Bressler
Editor in Chief
Yaakov is a key contributor to DET, supporting community events and helping members navigate the world of data engineering. He brings expertise in data systems and a passion for knowledge sharing.

Saransh Arora
Seattle Lead
Saransh serves as Lead for the Seattle DET Community, where he helps bring together data professionals and supports community activities. He is involved in organizing events and encouraging collaboration among members, contributing to the growth of the local data engineering field. Saransh is also recognized as an expert in data engineering and has a strong background in building data products and analytics solutions for multiple organizations.

Hugo Lu
London Lead
Hugo heads the DET Community in London, playing a key role in uniting data professionals and driving community initiatives. He actively coordinates events and fosters a spirit of collaboration among participants, helping to advance the local data engineering landscape.