Welcome to Misadventures with Tea, the perfect podcast for tea connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and lovers of all things tea. In each episode, we take you on an adventure filled with rich history, hilarious real-life stories, and, of course, live tea tastings that’ll leave you craving a hot cuppa tea. Whether you’re a seasoned tea enthusiast or just here for fun, grab your favorite mug and join us as we spill the tea on everything from oolong to Earl Grey!
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Welcome to The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI— the podcast where we keep you up to date with insights and ideas propelling the Airflow community forward. Join us each week, as we explore the current state, future and potential of Airflow with leading thinkers in the community, and discover how best to leverage this workflow management system to meet the ever-evolving needs of data engineering and AI ecosystems. Podcast Webpage: https://www.astronomer.io ...
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Modernizing Legacy Data Systems With Airflow at Procter & Gamble with Adonis Castillo Cordero
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22:13Legacy architecture and AI workloads pose unique challenges at scale, especially in a global enterprise with complex data systems. In this episode, we explore strategies to proactively monitor and optimize pipelines while minimizing downstream failures. Adonis Castillo Cordero, Senior Automation Manager at Procter & Gamble, joins us to share action…
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Episode 157: Kevin Comer & Brian Graham, Fearless Travelers
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1:40:09Kevin Comer and Brian Graham are both frequent travelers on group trips organized by Agents of Innovation podcast host Francisco Gonzalez, who is also the founder & CEO of Fearless Journeys. In this unique podcast episode, the three recount personal and group trips and offer lots of great travel advice while recounting amusing stories -- some of wh…
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Building an End-to-End Data Observability System at Netflix with Joseph Machado
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38:54Building reliable data pipelines starts with maintaining strong data quality standards and creating efficient systems for auditing, publishing and monitoring. In this episode, we explore the real-world patterns and best practices for ensuring data pipelines stay accurate, scalable and trustworthy. Joseph Machado, Senior Data Engineer at Netflix, jo…
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In this episode of Misadventures With Tea, Join Paul and I as we spill the tea—literally—on black lychee tea, the smoky-sweet brew once fit for Chinese concubines and now perfect for sipping while bingeing White Lotus. From ancient palace intrigue to tropical resort chaos, we explore how this mysterious tea bridges centuries of scandal, luxury, and…
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Why Developer Experience Shapes Data Pipeline Standards at Next Insurance with Snir Israeli
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30:28Creating consistency across data pipelines is critical for scaling engineering teams and ensuring long-term maintainability. In this episode, Snir Israeli, Senior Data Engineer at Next Insurance, shares how enforcing coding standards and investing in developer experience transformed their approach to data engineering. He explains how implementing a…
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Episode 156: Tomás Ambrosetti & Martin D'odorico, Guardian Capital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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53:18Guardian Capital S.A. is a Buenos Aires-based financial advisory firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized investment strategies. With a team of seasoned professionals, the firm offers tailored solutions in asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio optimization to ensure clients' …
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Data Quality and Observability at Tekmetric with Ipsa Trivedi
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22:49Airflow’s adaptability is driving Tekmetric’s ability to unify complex data workflows, deliver accurate insights and support both internal operations and customer-facing services — all within a rapidly growing startup environment. In this episode, Ipsa Trivedi, Lead Data Engineer at Tekmetric, shares how her team is standardizing pipelines while su…
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Introducing Apache Airflow® 3 with Vikram Koka and Jed Cunningham
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27:28The Airflow 3.0 release marks a significant leap forward in modern data orchestration, introducing architectural upgrades that improve scalability, flexibility and long-term maintainability. In this episode, we welcome Vikram Koka, Chief Strategy Officer at Astronomer, and Jed Cunningham, Principal Software Engineer at Astronomer, to discuss the ar…
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Airflow in Action: Powering Instacart's Complex Ecosystem
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25:14The evolution of data orchestration at Instacart highlights the journey from fragmented systems to robust, standardized infrastructure. This transformation has enabled scalability, reliability and democratization of tools for diverse user personas. In this episode, we’re joined by Anant Agarwal, Software Engineer at Instacart, who shares insights i…
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The Rooibos Conspiracy: Leaves Don’t Lie Part 2
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24:23“She walked in with a kettle and secrets. Rooibos—the kind that stains your cup and your conscience. I knew then it wasn’t just tea. It was trouble.” You’ve sipped, you’ve steeped, and now it’s time to gulp down the rest. In Part 2 of our rooibos-fueled ramble, the kettle whistles louder, the plot thickens like overbrewed tea, and the loose leaves …
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The Rooibos Conspiracy: Leaves Don’t Lie Part 1
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29:27Brew yourself a cup of rooibos (yes, the red gold from South Africa) and get cozy, because we’re diving deep into the kettle of curiosity! In Part 1 of this two-part steeped saga, we stir up the unexpected, the unexplained, and the mildly posh—because what’s life without a little bit of flavor? Stay tuned for Part 2, where things get even sweeter (…
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From ETL to Airflow: Transforming Data Engineering at Deloitte Digital with Raviteja Tholupunoori
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27:42Data orchestration at scale presents unique challenges, especially when aiming for flexibility and efficiency across cloud environments. Choosing the right tools and frameworks can make all the difference. In this episode, Raviteja Tholupunoori, Senior Engineer at Deloitte Digital, joins us to explore how Airflow enhances orchestration, scalability…
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A Deep Dive Into the 2025 State of Airflow Survey Results with Tamara Fingerlin of Astronomer
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23:26The 2025 State of Airflow report sheds light on how global users are adopting, evolving and innovating with Apache Airflow. With over 5,000 responses from 116 countries, the survey reveals critical insights into Airflows’ role in business operations, new use cases and what’s ahead for the community. In this episode, Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advo…
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Airflow’s Role in the Rise of DataOps with Andy Byron
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26:15The orchestration layer is evolving into a critical component of the modern data stack. Understanding its role in DataOps is key to optimizing workflows, improving reliability and reducing complexity. In this episode, Andy Byron, CEO at Astronomer, discusses the rapid growth of Apache Airflow, the increasing importance of orchestration and how Astr…
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The Software Risk That Affects Everyone and How To Address It with Michael Winser and Jarek Potiuk
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28:27The security of open-source software is a growing concern, especially as dependencies and regulations become more complex, making it essential to understand how to manage software supply chains effectively. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Winser, Co-Founder at Alpha-Omega and Security Strategy Ambassador at Eclipse Foundation, and Jarek P…
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The Great Tea Debacle – A Nutty Tribute to Forgotten Brews
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31:25Ever set the stage for the perfect tea moment, only to realize—you forgot the actual tea? In this delightfully nutty episode, Cathy and I steep ourselves in the chaos of well-intentioned tea time gone wrong. From desperate substitutions (hot lemon meringue pie water, anyone?) to the art of pretending you totally meant to bring chamomile instead of …
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Building Scalable ML Infrastructure at Outerbounds with Savin Goyal
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36:46Machine learning is changing fast, and companies need better tools to handle AI workloads. The right infrastructure helps data scientists focus on solving problems instead of managing complex systems. In this episode, we talk with Savin Goyal, Co-Founder and CTO at Outerbounds, about building ML infrastructure, how orchestration makes workflows eas…
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Customizing Airflow for Complex Data Environments at Stripe with Nick Bilozerov and Sharadh Krishnamurthy
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27:40Keeping data pipelines reliable at scale requires more than just the right tools — it demands constant innovation. In this episode, Nick Bilozerov, Senior Data Engineer at Stripe, and Sharadh Krishnamurthy, Engineering Manager at Stripe, discuss how Stripe customizes Airflow for its needs, the evolution of its data orchestration framework and the t…
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Episode 155: Julian Castillo, Urban Architect, Siudad, Guatemala City
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1:11:44Julian Castillo is an urban architect with Siudad, a company in Guatemala City that proclaims that CITY (spelled "Siudad" instead of the grammatically correct "Ciudad") "is a positive mindset to improve city life." They believe that Guatemalan cities have the opportunity to become successful urban hubs, bringing economic prosperity, well-being and …
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Spill the Tea, Not the Mint: A Moroccan Twist
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30:13Brewing up a storm… In this episode, Marianne and I steep ourselves in the art of Moroccan Mint Green Tea—infused with jasmine flowers and a dash of nostalgia (because apparently, it tastes like Grandma?). If that piques your chai-riosity, grab your favorite mug and join us as we spill the tea! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswit…
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In this episode, join Frank and me as we drift through the aromatic past of tea culture and Frank's misadventure in Chile. We bond over film and talk about film projects we have worked on, like the Kill Zone and soon-to-be-released Under the Orange Tree. If this interests you, grab your favorite mugs and come spill the tea with us! Instagram - http…
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Harnessing Airflow for Data-Driven Policy Research at CSET with Jennifer Melot
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17:54Turning complex datasets into meaningful analysis requires robust data infrastructure and seamless orchestration. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Melot, Technical Lead at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University, to explore how Airflow powers data-driven insights in technology policy research. Jennif…
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Episode 154: Dennis Hulbert, Machaira Entertainment, Montana
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41:38Dennis Hulbert has had a very successful career for 39 years with the U.S.D.A Forest Service as the Region 5 Aviation Officer representing California and Pacific Islands. After retiring he began to focus on his lifelong passion as a musician and his work with the music group that he founded 33 years ago, Machaira. Working with such notable musician…
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Leveraging Airflow To Build Scalable and Reliable Data Platforms at 99acres.com with Samyak Jain
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25:08Data orchestration is evolving rapidly, with dynamic workflows becoming the cornerstone of modern data engineering. In this episode, we are joined by Samyak Jain, Senior Software Engineer - Big Data at 99acres.com. Samyak shares insights from his journey with Apache Airflow, exploring how his team built a self-service platform that enables non-tech…
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Hybrid Testing Solutions for Autonomous Driving at Bosch with Jens Scheffler and Christian Schilling
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33:45Testing autonomous vehicles demands precision, scalability and powerful orchestration tools — enter Apache Airflow, a key component of Bosch’s cutting-edge testing framework. In this episode, we sit down with Jens Scheffler, Test Execution Cluster Technical Architect, and Christian Schilling, Product Owner Open Loop Testing Automated Driving, both …
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Overcoming Airflow Scaling Challenges at Monzo Bank with Jonathan Rainer
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43:39Scaling a data orchestration platform to manage thousands of tasks daily demands innovative solutions and strategic problem-solving. In this episode, we explore the complexities of scaling Airflow and the challenges of orchestrating thousands of tasks in dynamic data environments. Jonathan Rainer, Former Platform Engineer at Monzo Bank, joins us to…
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The Multiverse of Rooibos: Sipping Through Cinematic Chaos
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36:38From plot twists to tea leaves, Join Heath and I as we brew up wild theories on movies, comics, and the odd chance of sharing oolong with Wolverine! Just kidding, we go down memory lane instead. If this interests you then grab your favorite mugs and come spill the tea with us! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswithtea/ Email - misa…
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Orchestrating Analytics and AI Workflows at Telia with Arjun Anandkumar
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26:00The future of data engineering lies in seamless orchestration and automation. In this episode, Arjun Anandkumar, Data Engineer at Telia, shares how his team uses Airflow to drive analytics and AI workflows. He highlights the challenges of scaling data platforms and how adopting best practices can simplify complex processes for teams across the orga…
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The Role of Airflow in Finance Transformation at Etraveli Group with Mihir Samant
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21:19Transforming bottlenecked finance processes into streamlined, automated systems requires the right tools and a forward-thinking approach. In this episode, Mihir Samant, Senior Data Analyst at Etraveli Group, joins us to share how his team leverages Airflow to revolutionize finance automation. With extensive experience in data workflows and a passio…
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This is not your average Tea Podcast episode as we have a special treat for you! For all you Geoguessrs, yes, you. Grab your favorite mugs and Steep into the sweet world of kataifi with Rosen and I, as we spill the tea... Internationally! So put on your best detective hats and see if you can pinpoint where we spilled the tea (or crumbs...)! Instagr…
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Inside Ford’s Data Transformation: Advanced Orchestration Strategies with Vasantha Kosuri-Marshall
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38:54Data engineering is entering a new era, where orchestration and automation are redefining how large-scale projects operate. This episode features Vasantha Kosuri-Marshall, Data and ML Ops Engineer at Ford Motor Company. Vasantha shares her expertise in managing complex data pipelines. She takes us through Ford's transition to cloud platforms, the a…
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