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Updated Jun 11
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Updated 10/30/2024

JUN 11

Data News: Snowflake/Databricks Announcements, Iceberg V3

Alex Merced talks about the annoucement at Snowflake and Databricks respective conferences in particular when it comes to the lakehouse. Follow Alex: https://www.alexmerced.com/data

Jun 11

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JUN 30

Why Apache Polaris will Become the Industry Standard Data Lakehouse Catalog

Past is Prologue. Alex Merced discusses lessons from the table format wars that can help predict the outcome of the catalog wars. Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com Join the #amtech channel on the Data Lakehouse Hub to discuss the podcast: https://join.slack.com/t/thedatalakehousehub/shared_invite/zt-274yc8sza-mI2zhCW8LGkOh1uxuf8T5Q

Jun 30

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12/30/2024

2025, Data Lakehouse Looking Forward

Alex Merced discusses what he looks forward to in 2025 in the Data Lakehouse Space. Alex Merced Event Listings: https://lu.ma/LakehouselinkupsAlex on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi Alex on Twitter: https://x.com/AMdatalakehouse Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmerced/

12/30/2024

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12/30/2024

2025, Data Lakehouse Looking Forward

Alex Merced discusses what he looks forward to in 2025 in the Data Lakehouse Space. Alex Merced Event Listings: https://lu.ma/LakehouselinkupsAlex on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi Alex on Twitter: https://x.com/AMdatalakehouse Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmerced/

12/30/2024

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JUN 30

Why Apache Polaris will Become the Industry Standard Data Lakehouse Catalog

Past is Prologue. Alex Merced discusses lessons from the table format wars that can help predict the outcome of the catalog wars. Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com Join the #amtech channel on the Data Lakehouse Hub to discuss the podcast: https://join.slack.com/t/thedatalakehousehub/shared_invite/zt-274yc8sza-mI2zhCW8LGkOh1uxuf8T5Q

Jun 30

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10/29/2024

EP59: Charting the Course: The Evolution and Future of Apache Iceberg and Polaris

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Iceberg's journey, its current role within the data ecosystem, and the promising future it holds with the integration of Polaris (incubating). We will discuss how these technologies redefine table formats and catalog management, empowering organizations to efficiently manage and analyze large-scale data. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and continue to shape thought leadership in the data ecosystem.

10/29/2024

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39 min
JUN 30

Why Apache Polaris will Become the Industry Standard Data Lakehouse Catalog

Past is Prologue. Alex Merced discusses lessons from the table format wars that can help predict the outcome of the catalog wars. Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com Join the #amtech channel on the Data Lakehouse Hub to discuss the podcast: https://join.slack.com/t/thedatalakehousehub/shared_invite/zt-274yc8sza-mI2zhCW8LGkOh1uxuf8T5Q

Jun 30

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APR 6

Bonus – What is MCP? (Model Context Protocol – Modern AI 101)

Alex Merced discusses modern AI and the new MCP standard and what it means. Follow Alex’s Blogs on and on Social at AlexMerced.com

Apr 6

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10/06/2023

EP33 - The Who, What and Why of Data Lakehouse Table Formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake and Apache Hudi)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of big data, Data Lakehouse is heralding a new age of unified analytics, blending the best elements of data lakes and data warehouses. Central to this convergence is the need for advanced table formats that can meet the demands of scalability, performance, and data reliability. This webinar dives deep into the world of Data Lakehouse table formats, specifically focusing on Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, and Apache Hudi. Who should watch this video? Data engineers, data architects, data analysts, and other professionals interested in modernizing their data platform or seeking deeper insights into the technicalities and advantages of these advanced table formats. Key Takeaways: - Introduction to Data Lakehouse: Explore the genesis of the Data Lakehouse paradigm, its significance, and how it’s reshaping the way organizations think about big data storage and analytics. - Demystifying Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, and Apache Hudi: Understand the intricacies of these popular table formats, their architectural nuances, and how they differ from traditional table structures. - Features Spotlight: Delve into the unique feature sets that each format brings to the table - from ACID transactions, time-travel queries, to efficient upserts and scalability features. - The Relevance Quotient: Understand why these table formats matter in today's data-driven world. Learn about their roles in ensuring data consistency, improving query performance, and facilitating near real-time analytics on large datasets. - Best Practices and Use Cases: Explore real-world scenarios where organizations have leveraged these formats to transform their data analytics operations, and glean best practices for successful implementation and optimization. Watch this video to uncover the intricate dance of modern table formats that are at the heart of the Data Lakehouse revolution. Equip yourself with the knowledge to harness their power, ensuring a robust and efficient data infrastructure for your organization. See all upcoming episodes: https://www.dremio.com/gnarly-data-wa... Connect with us! Twitter: https://bit.ly/30pcpE1 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2PoqsDq Facebook: https://bit.ly/2BV881V Community Forum: https://bit.ly/2ELXT0W Github: https://bit.ly/3go4dcM Blog: https://bit.ly/2DgyR9B Questions?: https://bit.ly/30oi8tX Website: https://bit.ly/2XmtEnN#datalakehouse #analytics #datawarehouse #datalake #dataengineers #dataarchitects #governance #infrastructure #dremiocloud #dremiotestdrive #openlakehouse #opendatalakehouse #apacheiceberg #dremioarctic #datamesh #metadata #modernization #datasharing #migration #ETL #datasilos #selfservice #compliance #dataascode #branches #optimized #automates #datamovement #clustering #metrics #filtering #partitioning #tableformat #ApacheArrow #projectnessie #dremiosonar #optimization #automaticdata #scalability #enterprisedata #federated #catalogmigratortool #reflections #ML #versioning #tables #catalog #accelerate #analytics #ELT #dataanalytis #ACIDtransactions #time-travelqueries

10/06/2023

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1 hr
APR 6

Bonus – What is MCP? (Model Context Protocol – Modern AI 101)

Alex Merced discusses modern AI and the new MCP standard and what it means. Follow Alex’s Blogs on and on Social at AlexMerced.com

Apr 6

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Podcasts where Alex Merced discusses technology like Web Development and Data Engineering. Join the devNursery slack community for web developers at devNursery.com Join the DataNation slack community for data engineers, scientists and analysts at datanation.click