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Data Engineering Podcast

This show goes behind the scenes for the tools, techniques, and difficulties associated with the discipline of data engineering. Databases, workflows, automation, and data manipulation are just some of the topics that you will find here.

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00:50:08

From Bits to Tables: The Evolution of S3 Storage

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2025/08/05

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Andy Warfield talks about the innovative functionalities of S3 Tables and Vectors and their integration into modern data stacks. Andy shares his journey through the tech industry and his role at Amazon, where he collaborates to enhance storage capabilities, discussing the evolution of S3 from a simple storage solution to a sophisticated system supporting advanced data types like tables and vectors crucial for analytics and AI-driven

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00:51:56

Revolutionizing Python Notebooks with Marimo

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2025/07/28

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Akshay Agrawal from Marimo discusses the innovative new Python notebook environment, which offers a reactive execution model, full Python integration, and built-in UI elements to enhance the interactive computing experience. He discusses the challenges of traditional Jupyter notebooks, such as hidden states and lack of interactivity, and how Marimo addresses these issues with features like reactive execution and Python-native file formats

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00:55:07

Warehouse Native Incremental Data Processing With...

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2025/07/21

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Dan Sotolongo from Snowflake talks about the complexities of incremental data processing in warehouse environments. Dan discusses the challenges of handling continuously evolving datasets and the importance of incremental data processing for optimized resource use and reduced latency. He explains how delayed view semantics can address these challenges by maintaining up-to-date results with minimal work, leveraging Snowflake's dynamic tables

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00:52:04

Streamlining Data Pipelines with MCP Servers and...

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2025/07/15

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Kacper Łukawski from Qdrant about integrating MCP servers with vector databases to process unstructured data. Kacper shares his experience in data engineering, from building big data pipelines in the automotive industry to leveraging large language models (LLMs) for transforming unstructured datasets into valuable assets. He discusses the challenges of building data pipelines for unstructured data and how vector databases facilitate semantic

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00:55:05

Foundational Data Engineering At 2Sigma

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2025/07/06

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Effie Baram, a leader in foundational data engineering at Two Sigma, talks about the complexities and innovations in data engineering within the finance sector. She discusses the critical role of data at Two Sigma, balancing data quality with delivery speed, and the socio-technical challenges of building a foundational data platform that supports research and operational needs while maintaining regulatory compliance and data quality. Effie also

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00:54:18

Enabling Agents In The Enterprise With A Platform...

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2025/06/29

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Arun Joseph talks about developing and implementing agent platforms to empower businesses with agentic capabilities. From leading AI engineering at Deutsche Telekom to his current entrepreneurial venture focused on multi-agent systems, Arun shares insights on building agentic systems at an organizational scale, highlighting the importance of robust models, data connectivity, and orchestration loops. Listen in as he discusses the challenges of

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01:01:37

Dagster's New Era: Modularizing Data Transformation...

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2025/06/18

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast we welcome back Nick Schrock, CTO and founder of Dagster Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of data engineering in the age of AI. As AI begins to impact data platforms and the role of data engineers, Nick shares his insights on how it will ultimately enhance productivity and expand software engineering's scope. He delves into the current state of AI adoption, the importance of maintaining core data engineering principles, and the need for

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00:44:09

AI and the Lakehouse: How Starburst is Pioneering New...

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2025/06/11

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Alex Albu, tech lead for AI initiatives at Starburst, talks about integrating AI workloads with the lakehouse architecture. From his software engineering roots to leading data engineering efforts, Alex shares insights on enhancing Starburst's platform to support AI applications, including an AI agent for data exploration and using AI for metadata enrichment and workload optimization. He discusses the challenges of integrating AI with data

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01:01:01

Amazon S3: The Backbone of Modern Data Systems

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2025/06/03

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec, Vice President of Technology at AWS, talks about the evolution of Amazon S3 and its profound impact on data architecture. From her work on compute systems to leading the development and operations of S3, Mylan shares insights on how S3 has become a foundational element in modern data systems, enabling scalable and cost-effective data lakes since its launch alongside Hadoop in 2006. She discusses the architectural patterns

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00:42:20

Scaling Data Operations With Platform Engineering

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2025/05/29

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Chakravarthy Kotaru talks about scaling data operations through standardized platform offerings. From his roots as an Oracle developer to leading the data platform at a major online travel company, Chakravarthy shares insights on managing diverse database technologies and providing databases as a service to streamline operations. He explains how his team has transitioned from DevOps to a platform engineering approach, centralizing expertise and

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00:49:30

From Data Discovery to AI: The Evolution of Semantic...

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2025/05/21

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast, host Tobias Macy welcomes back Shinji Kim to discuss the evolving role of semantic layers in the era of AI. As they explore the challenges of managing vast data ecosystems and providing context to data users, they delve into the significance of semantic layers for AI applications. They dive into the nuances of semantic modeling, the impact of AI on data accessibility, and the importance of business logic in semantic models. Shinji shares her

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00:46:05

Balancing Off-the-Shelf and Custom Solutions in Data...

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2025/05/13

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Tulika Bhatt, a senior software engineer at Netflix, talks about her experiences with large-scale data processing and the future of data engineering technologies. Tulika shares her journey into the data engineering field, discussing her work at BlackRock and Verizon before joining Netflix, and explains the challenges and innovations involved in managing Netflix's impression data for personalization and user experience. She highlights the

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00:59:41

StarRocks: Bridging Lakehouse and OLAP for...

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2025/05/05

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Sida Shen, product manager at CelerData, talks about StarRocks, a high-performance analytical database. Sida discusses the inception of StarRocks, which was forked from Apache Doris in 2020 and evolved into a high-performance Lakehouse query engine. He explains the architectural design of StarRocks, highlighting its capabilities in handling high concurrency and low latency queries, and its integration with open table formats like Apache Iceberg,

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01:12:50

Exploring NATS: A Multi-Paradigm Connectivity Layer...

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2025/04/28

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Derek Collison, creator of NATS and CEO of Synadia, talks about the evolution and capabilities of NATS as a multi-paradigm connectivity layer for distributed applications. Derek discusses the challenges and solutions in building distributed systems, and highlights the unique features of NATS that differentiate it from other messaging systems. He delves into the architectural decisions behind NATS, including its ability to handle high-speed

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00:57:13

Advanced Lakehouse Management With The LakeKeeper...

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2025/04/21

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Viktor Kessler, co-founder of Vakmo, talks about the architectural patterns in the lake house enabled by a fast and feature-rich Iceberg catalog. Viktor shares his journey from data warehouses to developing the open-source project, Lakekeeper, an Apache Iceberg REST catalog written in Rust that facilitates building lake houses with essential components like storage, compute, and catalog management. He discusses the importance of metadata in

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00:39:49

Simplifying Data Pipelines with Durable Execution

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2025/04/12

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Jeremy Edberg, CEO of DBOS, about durable execution and its impact on designing and implementing business logic for data systems. Jeremy explains how DBOS's serverless platform and orchestrator provide local resilience and reduce operational overhead, ensuring exactly-once execution in distributed systems through the use of the Transact library. He discusses the importance of version management in long-running workflows and how DBOS simplifies

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00:43:58

Overcoming Redis Limitations: The Dragonfly DB Approach

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2025/03/30

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Roman Gershman, CTO and founder of Dragonfly DB, explores the development and impact of high-speed in-memory databases. Roman shares his experience creating a more efficient alternative to Redis, focusing on performance gains, scalability, and cost efficiency, while addressing limitations such as high throughput and low latency scenarios. He explains how Dragonfly DB solves operational complexities for users and delves into its technical

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00:52:47

Bringing AI Into The Inner Loop of Data Engineering...

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2025/03/24

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Sean Knapp, CEO of Ascend.io, explores the intersection of AI and data engineering. He discusses the evolution of data engineering and the role of AI in automating processes, alleviating burdens on data engineers, and enabling them to focus on complex tasks and innovation. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including the need for intelligent tooling and its potential to streamline data engineering

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00:51:41

Astronomer's Role in the Airflow Ecosystem: A Deep...

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2025/03/16

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Pete DeJoy, co-founder and product lead at Astronomer, talks about building and managing Airflow pipelines on Astronomer and the upcoming improvements in Airflow 3. Pete shares his journey into data engineering, discusses Astronomer's contributions to the Airflow project, and highlights the critical role of Airflow in powering operational data products. He covers the evolution of Airflow, its position in the data ecosystem, and the challenges

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00:55:36

Accelerated Computing in Modern Data Centers With...

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2025/03/08

SummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Rajan Goyal, CEO and co-founder of Datapelago, talks about improving efficiencies in data processing by reimagining system architecture. Rajan explains the shift from hyperconverged to disaggregated and composable infrastructure, highlighting the importance of accelerated computing in modern data centers. He discusses the evolution from proprietary to open, composable stacks, emphasizing the role of open table formats and the need for a

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