This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome Michael Driscoll, Co-Founder and CEO of Rill Data. Mike discusses the transformative impact of AI on business intelligence (BI) and data analytics. He also explores the shift from traditional dashboard-based tools to more dynamic, code-driven, and AI-powered interfaces that provide deeper insi…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and ma…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Cynical Data Guy Returns (1:11) Klarna's AI Shift (2:08) Sensational Headlines in Tech (4:31) Impact of AI on Jobs (8:19) Cost of AI Strategy (10:21) Consulting Strategies and Company Differentiation (12:26) Brand Recognition in Consulting (14:48) Critique of Outsourcing Thought (17:10) Future o…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and ma…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pete's Background and Journey in Data (1:36) Evolution of Data Practices (3:02) Integration Challenges with Acquired Companies (5:13) Trust and Safety as a Service (8:12) Transition to Dagster (11:26) Value Creation in Networking (14:42) Observability in Data Pipelines (18:44) The Era of Big Complex…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and ma…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pranav’s Background and Journey in Data (1:10) Backstory of Mooncake Labs (2:05) PostgreSQL as a Force (4:47) Curiosity in Product Management (7:33) Challenges with Iceberg (11:12) Go-to-Market Strategy (13:52) Building Community Engagement (15:56) Importance of Feedback (18:26) AI Integration in Mo…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Background of ClickHouse (1:14) PostgreSQL Data Replication Tool (3:19) Emerging Technologies Observations (7:25) Observability and Market Dynamics (11:26) Product Development Challenges (12:39) Challenges with PostgreSQL Performance (15:30) Philosophy of Open Source (18:01) Open Source Advantages (…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Viktor's Background and Journey in Data (1:20) Evolution of Data Architecture (4:41) The Lakehouse Concept (7:12) Open Source Innovation (11:05) Data Production and Decentralization (15:06) Governance in Decentralized Systems (18:53) Data Economy and Monetization (21:15) Security Concerns in Data Pr…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Ruben's Background (1:14) Defining Operational Data (5:20) The Convergence of Operational and Analytical Data (10:53) Evolution from Data Warehousing to Fulfillment Centers (13:19) Challenges of API Integration (18:25) Understanding Data Complexity (22:18) Database vs. API Calls (25:32) Real-Time Da…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pedram’s Background and Journey in Data (1:13) Marketing vs. Data Engineering (2:30) Understanding Marketing Pressures (4:16) Attribution Models and Accountability (8:13) Balancing Marketing and Team Management (12:25) Introduction to Dagster Components (15:00) AI Integration with Data Engineering (…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Recording from a Waymo (0:54) Future of Data Technology (2:45) AI Integration in Data Work (4:20) Speeding Up Data Experiences (5:29) Snapshot Conversations with Founders (9:52) Diversity of Perspectives on Postgres (12:37) Cultural Significance of Database Mascots (14:09) Incubation and Success of …

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Introduction of Panelists (2:15) Understanding Product Development (4:42) Three Stages of Product Development (7:53) Collaboration Across Teams (11:20) Understanding Customer Pain Points (12:31) Designers, Explainers, and Sustainers Framework (15:17) AI in Product Development (18:09) Using AI Respon…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Mark’s Background and Journey in Data (1:08) Mark’s Time at Microsoft (5:33) Internal Adoption of Azure (9:20) Understanding Pain Points (11:06) Complexity in Software Development (13:15) Microservices Architecture Overview (17:15) Microservices vs. Monolith (22:08) Modernizing Legacy Applications (…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Willz’s Background and Journey (1:25) Discussing Real Estate Data Challenges (2:58) Inspiration for Software Creation (4:05) From Spreadsheet to Software (9:04) Challenges in Ownership Identification (12:24) Company Acquisition (16:00) Pitching Investors with Data Tools (18:46) Lessons Learned from …

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Impact of AI (1:25) Historical Context of Technology (2:31) Pre-existing Infrastructure for Change (4:42) AI as a Personal Assistant (7:10) Future of Company Roles (9:13) Managing Teams in a Dystopian AI Future (12:31) Business Architecture Choices (15:52) Integration Tool Usage (18:07) AI's Imp…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pete's Career Overview (1:00) AI and Data Engineering Discussion (2:05) Themes of Data Council (4:19) High-Frequency Trading Insights (8:04) San Francisco's Unique Advantages (10:27) Data Council Conference Preview (13:23) The Magic of In-Person Events (15:45) Collapsing Batch and Streaming Systems …

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: AI in Transcription Services (1:11) The Future of AI Companies (5:09) Potential Risks of AI Tools (8:57) Learning vs. Dependency in Programming (10:17) The Journey of a Data Analyst (12:07) AI and Coding Skills (14:06) Abstraction in Data Tools (16:59) Data Design and AI (19:07) User Experience vs. …

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Solomon’s Background and Journey in Data (0:38) The Importance of a Triple Threat Data Person (5:14) Sports Sponsorship Analysis at Nielsen (7:31) Challenges of Implementing AI in Business (11:09) Understanding Data Delivery Models (14:18) Innovating Data Delivery (17:38) Modern Data Sharing Framewo…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Michael's Background and Journey in Data (0:24) Synthetic Data Challenges (1:49) Open Source Project Development (4:20) Founding Distributed Masonry (5:56) Acquisition by Confluent (7:27) Introduction to Shadow Traffic (10:57) Observations on Streaming Data (12:33) Importance of Timestamps in Testin…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Early Aspirations: Becoming a Doctor (1:09) The Shift to Business Studies (3:54) Father's Influence on Career Path (4:39) Interest in Statistics and Psychology (6:47) Networking and Early Career (10:24) Developing a Passion for Data (12:09) Joining a Startup Accelerator (17:30) Data and Engagement M…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Return of the Cynical Data Guy (0:14) Risks of SQL Complexity (2:16) Technical Debt in Data (4:34) Data Mesh Critique (6:38) Governance vs. Decentralization (9:55) Never Let a Stakeholder Tell You They Need a Dashboard (12:05) Dashboard vs. Table (13:34) Organizational Dynamics in Data Requests …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Misha's Background and Journey in AI (1:13) Childhood Interest in Physics (4:43) Future of AI and Human Interaction (7:09) AI's Transformative Nature (10:12) Superhuman Intelligence in AI (12:44) Clarifying AGI and Superhuman Intelligence (15:48) Understanding AGI (18:12) Counterintuitive Intelligen…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Topic (0:14 Machine Learning Discussion (1:44) Conditions for Machine Learning Worthiness (6:59) Simplicity in Modeling (8:43) Predictive Analytics vs. Machine Learning (10:42) Optimization and Investment Problems (13:03) Practical vs. Theoretical Saturation (15:16) Building Relat…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcome Back, Lew (0:14) Recap of Previous Discussion (1:03) Benefits of Hashing Information (2:33) Using Hashes for Data Context (4:24) Hashing and Query Parameters (7:24) Static Values for Hashing (11:10) Identity Resolution in Data Attribution (14:36) Methodologies for User Tracking (16:37) Combi…

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Lew’s Background and Journey in Data (1:06) Attribution Challenges (2:16) Attribution War Stories (8:09 Defining Attribution (12:32) Complexities of Attribution (16:08) Multi-Touch Attribution Challenges (21:31) Campaign Creation Difficulties (23:27) UTM Parameters Explained (26:01) Challenges in Da…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: False Hope in Data Roles (1:17) Naivety of Junior Data Analysts (4:27) The Challenge of Defining Data (6:41) Struggles with Enterprise BI Tools (9:43) Career Advice for Data Professionals (12:36) Generational Shifts in Data Roles (16:51) Self-Service Data Requests (18:17) The Importance of Analysis …

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pedram’s Background and Journey in Data (0:47) Joining Dagster Labs (1:41) Synergies Between Teams (2:56) Developer Marketing Preferences (6:06) Bridging Technical Gaps (9:54) Understanding Data Orchestration (11:05) Dagster's Unique Features (16:07) The Future of Orchestration (18:09) Freeing Up Te…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Christmas and New Year Edition of Cynical Data Guy (0:28) Discussion on AI (0:42) 12 Days of Shipments (1:04) Attention-Grabbing Strategies (2:01) Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode (3:11) Technical Debt Remediation (5:03) LinkedIn Posts Discussion (6:05) Cultural Impact on Roles (8:03) Investment in Mod…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Joe’s Recent Projects and Work (0:55) Joe’s New Book and Inspiration for Writing It (4:39) Challenges in Data Education (7:00) Internal Training Programs (10:02) Creative Problem Solving (17:46) Evaluating Candidates' Skills (21:18) Market Value and Career Growth (24:03) AI's Impact on Hiring (27:47…

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps …

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Sokratis’ Background and Journey in Data (1:19) Engineers Wearing Multiple Hats (2:17) The Era of Early Startups (3:32) Lessons from Building Software (7:15) Importance of Team Dynamics (9:12) Balancing Creativity and Stability (15:00) Version Control in Data Analysis (18:57) Opinionated Modern Data…