In my role, I’m often the person translating between business stakeholders and hardcore tech folks, explaining model outputs to marketing, then turning vague requests into SQL requirements. Some days it feels like a superpower; other days it feels like I’m not “technical enough” compared to pure engineers. For those in similar hybrid roles, do you lean into the translator identity or fight to be seen as more of a specialist?

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That strikes me as a great talent to have and a good position to fill. I sometimes have to explain fairly technical material to non-technical people, and it's often a struggle. I wouldn't want to be doing that on a regular basis, but I've got respect for those who can handle it.

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I lean into the translator part because there will always be fewer people in that space. There are hardcore engineers that will never ever understand the business side, no matter how much you train them.. and frankly they'd rather have you play that role than them. Ultimately, it's the team you're on that decides your performance.. so make sure your business stakeholders sing praises and cc your boss.

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