Have what it takes to become a data engineer? Here's what to consider, according to a Google engineering director.

• Daniel Rizea has over 15 years of experience working in global tech companies.
• He says the rush for AI advancements is increasing the need for more data engineers.
• Rizea says data engineers should know compliance rules and enjoy business research. 

I'm a Google engineering director who has led engineering teams in consumer technology startups and big companies. In all instances, data engineering teams played a critical role in the business.