

DataNation - Podcast for Data Engineers, Analysts and Scientists
Alex Merced Podcasts
Welcome to "Datanation," the podcast where your host, Alex Merced, takes you on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of data. In each episode, we explore a wide range of data topics, from data engineering and data analytics to the art and science of data-driven decision-making.
In the age of information, data is the currency that drives innovation and progress. "Datanation" is your passport to this ever-evolving landscape, where we unravel the mysteries, dissect the trends, and celebrate the breakthroughs shaping the data-driven future.
Join Alex Merced, a seasoned data enthusiast and educator, as he engages in enlightening discussions, informative interviews, and thought-provoking explorations of data concepts and practices. Whether you're a seasoned data professional, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone simply intrigued by the power of data, this podcast offers valuable insights and knowledge.
Find all episodes at: https://host.alexmercedpodcast.com/series/datanation/
Follow Alex on Twitter @amdatalakehouse
Find Alex's Blogs and Social Links at AlexMerced.com
In the age of information, data is the currency that drives innovation and progress. "Datanation" is your passport to this ever-evolving landscape, where we unravel the mysteries, dissect the trends, and celebrate the breakthroughs shaping the data-driven future.
Join Alex Merced, a seasoned data enthusiast and educator, as he engages in enlightening discussions, informative interviews, and thought-provoking explorations of data concepts and practices. Whether you're a seasoned data professional, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone simply intrigued by the power of data, this podcast offers valuable insights and knowledge.
Find all episodes at: https://host.alexmercedpodcast.com/series/datanation/
Follow Alex on Twitter @amdatalakehouse
Find Alex's Blogs and Social Links at AlexMerced.com
Episodes
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Oct 11, 2024 • 0sec
61 – What’s New In dbt? (dbt coalesce 2024)
Alex Merced discusses the news and announcements for dbt coalest 2024. Announcements Alex didn’t mention:– dbt Apache Iceberg support, this is done by working with Iceberg supporting query engines like Dremio – Healthtiles with more information on your dashboard about the health of your models – Auto-exposures in Tableau triggering BI Dashboard updates when models […]

Jul 9, 2024 • 0sec
FREE Apache Iceberg Crash Course
Register for the Course: https://bit.ly/am-2024-iceberg-live-crash-course-1 Free Copy of Apache Iceberg Book: https://bit.ly/am-iceberg-book My social and blog links: https://bio.alexmerced.com/data

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Jun 28, 2024 • 0sec
60 – Interoperability of Data Lake Table Format (Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, Delta Lake)
Discussion on interoperability of data lake table formats like Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, and Delta Lake, highlighting challenges and unique features. Emphasis on making informed architectural decisions in data lake environments.

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Jun 25, 2024 • 0sec
#59 – Apache Iceberg Catalogs (Nessie) vs Enterprise Data Catalogs (Colibra)
Alex Merced discusses the difference between Apache Iceberg Catalog and Enterprise Data Catalogs to help clarify the discussions around catalogs in today’s data trends. Follow Alex -> https://bio.alexmerced.com/data

Jun 12, 2024 • 0sec
58 – Databricks Announcements (Open Source Unity Catalog, Liquid Clustering, Nvidia)
Alex Merced discusses some of the Databricks announcement at the Data + AI summit Follow Alex by visit https://bio.alexmerced.com/data

Jun 5, 2024 • 0sec
57 – Databricks buys Tabular
I talk about the big news of the day. follow on Twitter @amdatalakehouse

Jun 4, 2024 • 0sec
56 – Open Source Apache Iceberg Catalogs (Nessie, Polaris, Gravitino)
Alex Merced discusses the value of Open Source Apache Iceberg catalogs in creating a truly open lakehouse environment without Vendor lock-in. Check out my article on the subject: https://open.substack.com/pub/amdatalakehouse/p/open-source-table-format-open-source?r=h4f8p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Follow me on twitter at @amdatalakehouse

May 16, 2024 • 0sec
55 – Discussing the Apache Iceberg Kafka Connect Connector
In this episode, we delve into the Apache Iceberg Kafka Connector, a critical tool for streaming data into your data lakehouse. We’ll explore how this connector facilitates seamless data ingestion from Apache Kafka into Apache Iceberg, enhancing your real-time analytics capabilities and data lakehouse efficiency. We’ll cover: Join us to understand how the Apache Iceberg […]

Apr 20, 2024 • 0sec
54 – Major Architectural Differences between Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake (Partition Evolution and Hidden Partitioning)
Alex Merced discusses some of the major differences in how Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake work that lead to: Follow me on social https://bio.alexmerced.com/data

Apr 17, 2024 • 0sec
53-Why Do Snowflake Bills Get So Large?
Alex Merced discusses the mistakes that makes Snowflake bills get so large. Hands-On Lakehouse Laptop Exercises:– MongoDB with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-mongodb-dashboard– SQLServer with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-sqlserver-dashboard– Postgres with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-postgres-to-dashboard https://bio.alexmerced.com/data