Founder
Dmitry Anoshin
Engineering Leader · Author · Educator
16+ years building modern analytics platforms across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Author of 10 technical books on analytics, BI, and data engineering. Instructor at the University of Victoria (2019–2025). Founder of Surfalytics — helping data professionals launch and level up their careers.
The story
From practitioner to community builder
Surfalytics started as a side project: a Discord server, a YouTube channel, and one simple idea — learning analytics should feel more like an apprenticeship than a course catalogue. Dmitry had spent over a decade building data platforms for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies, and wanted to share what actually works in the real world.
Today Surfalytics is a structured program helping hundreds of people transition into data roles — analysts, engineers, BI developers — through a personalized roadmap, real pet projects, mock interviews, and a community that genuinely shows up.
Published works
Books by Dmitry Anoshin
Technical books on analytics, BI, and data engineering — used by data professionals worldwide. View all on Amazon →
2026
Data Engineering with Azure Databricks
Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions with Azure Databricks
2025
Jumpstart Snowflake
A Practical Guide to Modern Cloud Analytics — 2nd Edition
2024
Azure Data Factory Cookbook
Build ETL, Hybrid ETL, and ELT pipelines using ADF, Synapse Analytics, Fabric and Databricks — 2nd Edition
2021
Azure Data Factory Cookbook
Build and manage ETL and ELT pipelines with Microsoft Azure's serverless data integration service — 1st Edition
2020
Tableau Desktop Certified Associate: Exam Guide
Develop your Tableau skills and prepare for Tableau certification with tips from industry experts
2019
Jumpstart Snowflake
A Step-by-Step Guide to Modern Cloud Analytics — 1st Edition
2019
Tableau 2019.x Cookbook
Over 115 recipes to build end-to-end analytical solutions using Tableau
2016
Mastering Business Intelligence with MicroStrategy
Master Business Intelligence with MicroStrategy 10
2015
SAP Lumira Essentials
Get hands-on with self-service data visualization using SAP Lumira
2015
Learning Hunk
Visualize and analyze your Hadoop data using Hunk
Teaching
University of Victoria — Continuing Studies · 2019–2025
Instructor for Cloud Computing Fundamentals and data analytics courses at the University of Victoria, bringing real-world industry experience into the classroom. Courses cover cloud architecture, analytics fundamentals, modern data tools, and career-focused skills for working professionals looking to grow or transition in the field.
Industry impact
Companies Dmitry has worked with
Built modern analytics solutions, trained data teams, and enabled business leaders to make faster, more informed decisions across these organizations.
Amazon Why Surfalytics
What makes it different
Personalized roadmap
Your starting point depends on your goal and current experience — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Real projects
You finish with portfolio work built on real datasets, not toy exercises that impress no one.
Mock interviews
SQL, system design, behavioral — practice with real feedback before the real thing.
Active community
Daily standups, weekly check-ins, study buddies, and people who have been exactly where you are.
Career outcomes
Resume reviews, LinkedIn audits, referral network, and salary intelligence so you know your worth.
Taught by practitioners
Instructors are working professionals at companies you've heard of — not full-time content creators.
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