Ever wondered how to choose between fine-tuning an open-source LLM and using an existing model API? I had a blast chatting with Doris Lee and Yusuf Ozuysal from Snowflake on The Ravit Show. Here are the highlights of our discussion: - Introductions and factors influencing the choice between fine-tuning an open-source LLM and using an existing model API - Examples of how open source has impacted model bias awareness, code security, and talent attraction - Key considerations when assembling a scalable and reproducible open source gen AI stack - How accelerating pre-training contributes to AI application performance - Examples of using Modin and Streamlit in building open source AI applications Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #theravitshow

When Cribl approached Revefi, they were looking for a data observability product. What they got with Revefi was a copilot for data teams that provided observability, quality, performance, usage, and spend insights. Within hours, Revefi had saved them five figures! When we say Revefi pays for itself and likely your other tools, we mean that literally—we have seen this story repeat again and again. I had an insightful session with the CEO and Co-Founder, Revefi on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit, diving deep into what makes Revefi unique: -- Revefi's approach of combining data observability, operations, and FinOps -- The claim of being super quick to production, in under 5 minutes. How does that work? Could I be in production before this interview ends? -- Their new AI-based data engineering assistant, Neo, which has been demoed at their booth Stay tuned for more insights and stories from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #revefi #theravitshow

We hosted Abel Gonzalez, Sr Director of Product Marketing at Sisense and Jared Hoffman, Group Product Manager, Symend on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. Here's what we discussed -- -- We spoke about the partnership between Sisense and Symend and how analytics add value to their services. -- Jared shared why they chose Sisense for their analytics needs and what they aim to achieve with it. It was was good to hear about the new possibilities they are now able to explore. -- Abel shared why developers should care about embedding analytics and the impressive results Sisense helps companies achieve. -- Jared and Abel shared their excitement about the highlights at the Snowflake Summit. Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #sisense #theravitshow

Day 1 at the Snowflake Summit where I had the pleasure of interviewing Somesh Saxena from Pantomath on The Ravit Show. Here’s a rundown of our discussion: - Somesh introduced himself and shared insights about Pantomath - We explored how Data Observability has evolved over the last four years - Discussed the key pillars of Data Observability - Somesh shared some intriguing use cases with our audience - We delved into how AI is making a significant impact in the Data Observability space. Stay tuned for more insights and conversations from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #theravitshow

I had a great chat with Ganesh Kirti, Founder & CEO at TrustLogix and Seth Y., Global Field CTO at Snowflake on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. We discussed a range of core topics, from TrustLogix partnership with Snowflake to the rising complexity of data and the role of AI in security. By aligning TrustLogix data security platform with Snowflake's data management capabilities, TrustLogix is offering a comprehensive solution that addresses data governance, management, and security. We discussed the keynote at the Snowflake Summit about AI and security highlighted the critical role artificial intelligence plays in modern security protocols. We also discussed that it's not just about managing more data, but also about understanding and securing increasingly complex data structures. We spoke about the inseparable link between data and security. Stay tuned for more insights and stories from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #trustlogix #theravitshow

Had a great chat with Mark Balkenende, VP of Product Marketing at Matillion and Joe Reis, Thought Leader in Data Engineering, at the Snowflake Summit. This year’s Deep Dish Data Agenda is packed with incredible insights and interviews. Mark shared more about the exciting customer stories and interviews. We also discussed the current state of Data Engineering and its future. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

BREAKING! Check out my interview with Ed Thompson, CTO, Matillion. Matillion just announced at the Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024 that they're democratizing Generative AI (GenAI) for Snowflake users! What does this mean for you? It means that integrating GenAI into your data workflows is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to their new capabilities and integrations with Snowflake Cortex AI, and Snowflake ML Functions. One of the standout features of this update is Matillion's graphical components - designed to simplify the incorporation of GenAI into data workflows, regardless of your tech expertise. From generating product descriptions to summarizing lengthy reports, these components open up a world of possibilities. Adding more icing on the cake, Matillion now supports all major Snowflake AI capabilities. This means you get a complete, easy-to-use, no-code AI solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing data workflows. In a nutshell, Matillion is making AI more accessible, secure, and beneficial for everyone. This is a significant step forward in their ongoing mission to democratize AI. So, gear up to explore these new features and redefine the way you work with data! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Neil Carson, CEO of Yellowbrick Data on The Ravit Show at their Mountain View office. Our conversation covered some fascinating insights about the company and its vision for the future of data warehousing. What did we cover in the interview -- - I kicked off by asking Neil to introduce himself and share a bit about Yellowbrick. His passion for driving innovation in the data space was evident as he explained how Yellowbrick is redefining the data warehouse landscape with their unique approach. - One of the key questions I had was why the world needs another data warehouse vendor. Neil highlighted the significant challenges that Yellowbrick is addressing, particularly with their Private Data Cloud. He emphasized the increasing need for secure, efficient, and scalable data solutions in a world where data volumes are growing exponentially. - We also discussed the importance of Kubernetes to Yellowbrick's architectural vision. Neil elaborated on how Kubernetes enables their platform to be multi-cloud and hybrid, supporting open platforms and providing unparalleled flexibility and scalability. This approach allows businesses to deploy and manage their data infrastructure seamlessly across different environments. Finally, I was curious about how a smaller startup like Yellowbrick competes with giants like Redshift, Snowflake, and Google. Neil's response was inspiring. He spoke about the agility, innovation, and customer-centric focus that drives Yellowbrick to deliver exceptional performance and value, setting them apart in a competitive market. It was a truly enlightening conversation, and I'm excited to see how Yellowbrick continues to innovate and lead in the data warehousing space. Learn more about Yellowbrick Data here — https://yellowbrick.com/ #data #ai #datawarehouse #yellowbrick #theravitshow

Andrew Swinney, VP, Head of Data and Marketing at Leader Bank is one of the best leaders in the Data space. It was such a pleasure chatting with him on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit about Leader Bank and Matillion. Here are the key points we discussed: - Introduction and overview of Leader Bank's Client 360 program - Key challenges faced in unifying customer data - How a unified customer data view improves understanding of customer behavior and value - The role of Matillion in their data unification efforts - How Matillion and Snowflake have facilitated data-driven client service at Leader Bank - Specific features of Matillion that have been particularly beneficial for Leader Bank - Andrew's vision for the future with Matillion Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

It was great to have Zachary Friedman, Director of Product Management at Immuta on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. Here's what was discussed on the show -- -- Immuta’s announcement around Iceberg tables and how companies are leveraging them to gain freedom for compute and storage platforms -- How Immuta supports discovery, policy, monitoring, and audit across various platforms, including Iceberg tables -- Also discussed the importance of supporting Iceberg tables, emphasizing the freedom to choose storage and compute platforms, saving time, money, and effort, and aligning with Immuta's principle of cross-platform support -- Zach shared some highlights and surprises from the Snowflake Summit #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow