Michael Nygard
General Manager of Data at Nubank with deep expertise in designing resilient systems, data platforms, and coupling/abstraction in large-scale architectures; author of Release It!.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 32min
Incremental Design, DevOps, Microservices & CICD • Michael Nygard & Dave Farley
Michael Nygard, General Manager of Data at Nubank and author of Release It!, teams up with Dave Farley, a pioneer of DevOps and founder of Continuous Delivery Ltd. They dive into how data challenges are often overlooked in DevOps, the modularity of data products compared to APIs, and the intricacies of automatic ETL strategies. They discuss the need for stable abstract interfaces in platform engineering and the balance between universal design and practical limitations. Their insights highlight the evolution of software practices and the complexities of modern software development.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 45min
The Software Industry's Evolution, Complex Architecture & Problem-Solving At Scale | Michael Nygard In The Engineering Room Ep. 35
Michael Nygard, Leader in Global Platforms at Nubank and former Chief Scientist at Sabre, dives deep into the intricacies of modern software architecture. He unpacks the implementation of data mesh solutions for scaling problem-solving and emphasizes the importance of traditional principles like modularity. Nygard shares his experiences managing massive datasets, tackling challenges in ETL processes, and navigating the complexities of a regulated banking environment. His insights on legacy technologies and the evolution of software practices reveal invaluable lessons for developers today.
