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DataNation - Podcast for Data Engineers, Analysts and Scientists Alex Merced on Technology
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Welcome to "Datanation," the podcast where your host, Alex Merced, takes you on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of data. In each episode, we explore a wide range of data topics, from data engineering and data analytics to the art and science of data-driven decision-making.
In the age of information, data is the currency that drives innovation and progress. "Datanation" is your passport to this ever-evolving landscape, where we unravel the mysteries, dissect the trends, and celebrate the breakthroughs shaping the data-driven future.
Join Alex Merced, a seasoned data enthusiast and educator, as he engages in enlightening discussions, informative interviews, and thought-provoking explorations of data concepts and practices. Whether you're a seasoned data professional, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone simply intrigued by the power of data, this podcast offers valuable insights and knowledge.
Find all episodes at: https://host.alexmercedpodcast.com/series/datanation/
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57 – Databricks buys Tabular
I talk about the big news of the day. follow on Twitter @amdatalakehouse
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56 – Open Source Apache Iceberg Catalogs (Nessie, Polaris, Gravitino)
Alex Merced discusses the value of Open Source Apache Iceberg catalogs in creating a truly open lakehouse environment without Vendor lock-in. Check out my article on the subject: https://open.substack.com/pub/amdatalakehouse/p/open-source-table-format-open-source?r=h4f8p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Follow me on twitter at @amdatalakehouse
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55 – Discussing the Apache Iceberg Kafka Connect Connector
In this episode, we delve into the Apache Iceberg Kafka Connector, a critical tool for streaming data into your data lakehouse. We’ll explore how this connector facilitates seamless data ingestion from Apache Kafka into Apache Iceberg, enhancing your real-time analytics capabilities and data lakehouse efficiency. We’ll cover: Join us to understand how the Apache Iceberg […]
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54 – Major Architectural Differences between Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake (Partition Evolution and Hidden Partitioning)
Alex Merced discusses some of the major differences in how Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake work that lead to: Follow me on social https://bio.alexmerced.com/data
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53-Why Do Snowflake Bills Get So Large?
Alex Merced discusses the mistakes that makes Snowflake bills get so large. Hands-On Lakehouse Laptop Exercises:– MongoDB with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-mongodb-dashboard– SQLServer with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-sqlserver-dashboard– Postgres with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-postgres-to-dashboard https://bio.alexmerced.com/data
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52 – Apache Iceberg, Dremio and PuppyGraph
Alex Merced discusses the benefits of Apache Iceberg’s open data ecosystem! Build a Data Lakehouse on Your Laptop Deploy Deploy into Production