The Data Stack Show The PRQL: Making the Data Stack Serverless in the Cloud with Mike Driscoll of Rill Data
Mar 11, 2024
Mike Driscoll shares his journey from banks to MetaMarkets to Rill Data, discussing the rise of technologies like Druids and trends in data engines. They explore the transition to serverless frameworks in the cloud for operational business intelligence.
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Michael's Data Journey
- Michael Driscoll started his career as a software developer, working with large datasets for the Human Genome Project.
- He later founded several companies, including an e-tailer, a consultancy, and MetaMarkets, which was acquired by Snap.
Data Trends
- Emerging data engines like Druid, ClickHouse, and DuckDB are enabling faster analytics at scale.
- Serverless frameworks are transforming the data stack by enabling cloud-based scalability.