Is it standard for data engineers to work blind without front end access, or is this what happens when a business leans on one person’s tribal knowledge for years?

Summary

Many data engineers work without front-end access, raising questions about the effectiveness of data strategies within organizations. This issue may stem from a prolonged reliance on the tribal knowledge of a single individual, resulting in an unclear and chaotic work environment. It prompts the question of whether this is a common trend or a symptom of specific organizational flaws.