The Data Stack Show
The PRQL: Open Source and the Evolution of Data Systems with Andrew Lamb of InfluxData
Apr 22, 2024
Specialist in open-source technology, Andrew Lamb from InfluxData discusses the evolution of data systems. The role of open source software in shaping data products is explored.
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- Andrew Lamb shares his experience in developing a new storage and analytic engine for time series data at Influx, highlighting the evolving landscape of data systems.
- The podcast emphasizes the significant role open source software plays in driving innovation and shaping the future of data systems, showcasing its importance for future advancements.
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Introduction of Andrew Lamb and his Background
Andrew Lamb, a staff engineer at Influx, discusses his extensive experience in low-level database systems, starting from his time at Oracle to working on big distributed, shared nothing massively parallel databases at Vertica. He highlights his recent work at Influx on building a new storage and analytic engine focused on time series data. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of data systems and how the approach to building them is undergoing significant changes.
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