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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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Dec 30, 2024 • 0sec
2025, Data Lakehouse Looking Forward
Alex Merced discusses what he looks forward to in 2025 in the Data Lakehouse Space. Alex Merced Event Listings: https://lu.ma/LakehouselinkupsAlex on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi Alex on Twitter: https://x.com/AMdatalakehouse Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmerced/
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Dec 6, 2024 • 0sec
63 – Reinvent, AWS S3 Table Buckets and Apache Iceberg
The guest shares vibrant highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2024 event. Key announcements feature S3 Table Buckets and their implications for data catalogs. Innovations in AWS Glue allow for multiple catalogs, enhancing data management flexibility. The conversation also touches on Apache Iceberg's growth, emphasizing Dremio's role in streamlining migration challenges. This creates a smoother experience for data engineers and users alike.
Nov 5, 2024 • 0sec
BONUS: Data Lakehouse Crash Course (Polaris, Nessie, Unity, Gravitino, Lakekeeper and more!)
Dive into the essentials of lake house catalogs like Polaris, Nessie, and Unity. Discover why these catalogs are becoming vital for data architectures and their expected growth. Alex shares exciting news about upcoming speaking events in London and France where he’ll unpack these concepts further. Plus, you can track all his events to stay in the know. Join the conversation and boost your data knowledge!
Oct 30, 2024 • 0sec
62 – Why Catalogs are so hot right now in the data space?
Alex Merced discusses why catalogs are so important in data:
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)
Dive into the intriguing world of data catalogs as different frameworks are explored. Learn how enterprise data catalogs like Alation serve as knowledge bases, while Apache Iceberg catalogs optimize metadata for efficient querying. Discover the unique features of Iceberg, including versioning and branching capabilities that enhance data governance. The discussion highlights the convergence of governance features in both catalog types and the distinctions in their purposes for users and tools. Stay updated on the evolving catalog ecosystem and promising projects!
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
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