Designing A Data-Intensive Future: Expert Talk
Jesse Anderson, director at Big Data Institute, and Martin Kleppmann, author of "Designing Data-Intensive Applications" explore together the evolving data landscape. They start with the origins of Martin’s book, emphasizing the crucial art of asking the right questions. Martin unveils industry shifts since 2017, spotlighting the transformative rise of cloud services. The conversation then takes a twist as Martin delves into academia, sharing insights on local-first collaboration software and the fascinating world of Automerge. Aspiring software engineers are treated with some advice on how to navigate the delicate balance between simplicity and adaptability. The interview concludes with a glimpse into diverse career paths in the dynamic realm of data engineering, making it a must-watch for professionals at every stage of their journey.
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Jesse Anderson, director at Big Data Institute, and Martin Kleppmann, author of "Designing Data-Intensive Applications" explore together the evolving data landscape. They start with the origins of Martin’s book, emphasizing the crucial art of asking the right questions. Martin unveils industry shifts since 2017, spotlighting the transformative rise of cloud services.
The conversation then takes a twist as Martin delves into academia, sharing insights on local-first collaboration software and the fascinating world of Automerge. Aspiring software engineers are treated with some advice on how to navigate the delicate balance between simplicity and adaptability.
The interview concludes with a glimpse into diverse career paths in the dynamic realm of data engineering, making it a must-watch for professionals at every stage of their journey.
About the speakers
Researcher at the Technical University of Munich
Managing director of Big Data Institute, host of The Data Dream Team podcast