Let’s discuss my recent learning experience at work. It was all about learning and problem-solving, and it began with something that seemed pretty routine but turned into an exciting journey.
So, in my role dealing with complex SQL queries on big query, there was this repetitive task.
Picture it: running similar queries again and again, just tweaking a few details each time. It was like a déjà vu loop. That got me thinking, why not find a way to streamline this process? Why not make it a one-shot deal where I input the details once, and voila, all the necessary info pops out effortlessly?
But figuring out how to do that was like solving a mystery. Step one was connecting Python to our big query system. Sounds simple, right? Not so much! It took a ton of effort to create this function that could take in table names and date ranges as inputs. This was key for future flexibility, but man, it was a mountain of work!
I was thrilled with what I’d built and eagerly showed it to my supervisor. But guess what? At first, the response wasn’t what I expected. They made a really valid point — storing data for the long haul was essential, not just a one-time display on a fancy dashboard.
Then came the curveball: my supervisor asked if I could transfer all this juicy data into a spreadsheet. Now, I had no clue how to do that, but I was determined not to let go of my hard work. So, I hit the internet, searching for ways to magically beam data into an Excel sheet on Google Drive.
When I finally figured it out, there was a catch. My boss wanted specific formatting and organization, turning my simple task into a complex puzzle. But I love a challenge, so I dove in. There were struggles, let me tell you. Sometimes the values wouldn’t sit in the right cells, and I spent a whole week feeling stuck.
But hey, every setback is a lesson, right? After lots of trial and error, I reached out to a friend for help, and they came through with a solution that worked like magic! It was like finding the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle.
And guess what? Despite all this effort, there were no big pats on the back, just a little incentive for completing the project after dedicating almost a month and a half to it. Still, it was a huge win for me! Automating that process felt like conquering a dragon.
It taught me that hard work pays off, even if the journey is tough. Now, I’m on the lookout for ways to simplify tasks, not just for the company but also for my own sanity!
I will inform you soon about the details and the process through which we will derive this automation project.
