Tech on the Rocks
Kostas, Nitay
Join Kostas and Nitay as they speak with amazingly smart people who are building the next generation of technology, from hardware to cloud compute.
Tech on the Rocks is for people who are curious about the foundations of the tech industry.
Recorded primarily from our offices and homes, but one day we hope to record in a bar somewhere.
Cheers!
Tech on the Rocks is for people who are curious about the foundations of the tech industry.
Recorded primarily from our offices and homes, but one day we hope to record in a bar somewhere.
Cheers!
Episodes
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Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
Unifying structured and unstructured data for AI: Rethinking ML infrastructure with Nikhil Simha and Varant Zanoyan
Nikhil Simha and Varant Zanoyan, both seasoned engineers with rich backgrounds in data systems and ML infrastructure, discuss the intricate balance of structured and unstructured data in AI. They delve into the challenges of merging real-time data with machine learning, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly APIs. The conversation touches on failures in data transformation and effective strategies for startups to engage users. They also introduce Cronon, an open-source platform, highlighting its potential to improve data orchestration and user experience.
Aug 23, 2024 • 53min
Stream processing, LSMs and leaky abstractions with Chris Riccomini
Chris Riccomini, an expert in stream processing and LSMs, dives into the evolution of streaming systems, highlighting the challenges developers face. He critiques SQL's limitations in this space and emphasizes the need for better API designs. The discussion also touches on the impact of Rust on usability and efficiency, particularly in embedded libraries. Chris shares insights about his exciting project involving log-structured merge trees on object storage, and the future of data systems with a focus on composable databases and the importance of metadata in AI.
