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To onboard a data engineer effectively, first provide them with the necessary access to your data infrastructure and any internal tools they may require. Share documentation and datasets that are essential to understanding your system. Use Contra's communication tools to facilitate introductions to key team members and schedule a kick-off meeting to align expectations and clarify the project scope.
Utilize Contra’s project management features to set up a timeline with milestones for your data engineering project. Regularly review progress updates and use integrated communication channels to discuss completed tasks and any roadblocks with your freelance engineer. Schedule periodic check-ins to assess the status of deliverables against the timeline to ensure everything is on track.
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