Viktor Kessler

Viktor Kessler, Co-founder of Vakamo and expert in data systems, dives into the world of data agnostic lakehouses. He discusses how these architectures enhance flexibility and interoperability, making migration between systems less daunting. The conversation also highlights Iceberg's rising prominence in data storage, offering an open-source alternative. Kessler shares insights on modern data access control and metadata management, stressing the importance of aligning data strategies with business goals to avoid vendor lock-in.

Viktor Kessler, Co-founder of Vakamo and innovator behind Lake Keeper, shares insights from his journey in data. He discusses the evolution of data architectures and the transformative lakehouse concept, highlighting the importance of decentralization and open-source innovation. Viktor delves into the monetization of data and governance challenges in decentralized systems, emphasizing security concerns and the impacts on data consumers. He also touches on optimizing data tables for improved performance, envisioning data as a tradable commodity in the modern economy.

Viktor Kessler, co-founder of Lakekeeper and former solutions architect at MongoDB and Dremio, discusses his journey through data management. He explains the shift from data mesh concepts to lake house architecture, highlighting how it aligns technical solutions with business needs. Viktor dives into the role of actionable metadata and the evolution of cataloging systems. He emphasizes the importance of a centralized approach in decentralized environments and shares ways for listeners to engage with the Lakekeeper community.