Anders Swanson
Senior Developer Experience Advocate at dbt Labs. He focuses on open source and the future of data engineering, bridging the gap between product, engineering, and the community.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 55min
The Iceberg ecosystem today (w/ Anders Swanson)
Anders Swanson, developer experience advocate at dbt Labs and longtime data practitioner, walks through the modern Iceberg ecosystem. He defines query engines, object stores, and catalogs. He explains internal vs external catalogs, the rise of a fourth namespace tier, metadata performance needs, phased Iceberg adoption, vended credentials, and cross-platform access challenges.
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May 2, 2025 • 40min
E174: The SDF / DBT Acquisition (1 + 1 = 3)
Lukas Schulte, Co-Founder & CEO of SDF Labs, and Anders Swanson, Senior Developer Experience Advocate at dbt Labs, dive into the recent acquisition of SDF by dbt. They explore the intricacies of the M&A process and discuss how the integration will enhance developer experiences through improved SQL tools. The conversation delves into cultural integration challenges within tech teams, the evolving landscape of data tools, and the fascinating interplay between YAML and large language models in simplifying data work and fostering innovation.
