Larry Burns

Larry Burns, former GM R&D VP and Waymo adviser, explains why self-driving robotaxis could reshape cars and cities. He recounts early tests, safety-first strategy, sensor tradeoffs, and the move toward purpose-built vehicles. Short, vivid stories and bold predictions about when autonomous rides go mainstream.

Larry Burns is a longtime data modeling expert and author on the topic. He joins the show to discuss some of the (often misunderstood) ways data modeling relates to data engineering, logical data modeling, and much more. If you're a data engineer, you can't afford to miss this discussion. #dataengineering #data #datamodeling

Exploring the impact of digital technology on vehicle development, challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles, the importance of charging infrastructure, and the future of personal mobility with smaller, more efficient vehicles. Discussions on hydrogen and electric vehicles optimizing transportation and energy systems, and the challenges traditional automakers face in transitioning to autonomy.