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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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Jun 11, 2025 • 0sec
Data News: Snowflake/Databricks Announcements, Iceberg V3
Alex Merced talks about the annoucement at Snowflake and Databricks respective conferences in particular when it comes to the lakehouse. Follow Alex: https://www.alexmerced.com/data
May 27, 2025 • 0sec
Data News: DuckLake, Confluent’s TableFlow, New Book!
Dive into the fascinating world of Duck Lake, where table formats like Iceberg and Hudi collide. Discover the pros and cons of file-based versus database-backed catalogs and how they impact performance. Learn about Confluent's TableFlow and its role in streaming data into Iceberg catalogs. Explore the trade-offs between innovation and integration risks within the catalog ecosystem. Plus, find out why starting with a data lakehouse can be a game-changer for your data strategy!
Apr 6, 2025 • 0sec
Bonus – What is MCP? (Model Context Protocol – Modern AI 101)
Alex Merced discusses modern AI and the new MCP standard and what it means. Follow Alex’s Blogs on and on Social at AlexMerced.com
Feb 21, 2025 • 0sec
Will Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake Merge?
Alex Merced discusses the idea of whether Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake could merge. Follow my blog: https://medium.alexmerced.blog
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
