What's New In Data

Everett Berry joins the show again to share fresh perspectives on applying data in your sales and go-to-market strategy. We talk about his journey to a key role at Clay, where he leads Go-To-Market Engineering to tackle the complexities of serving and enhancing data for sales. Everett discusses how Clay's tools improve data accuracy and reach, helping businesses streamline revenue operations with smarter data use.In this episode, we also dive into AI's impact on sales operations and revenue processes. Everett and John explore how AI agents and human teams interact, the integration of customer data platforms with CRMs, and the merging of RevOps and data teams. Picture a future where AI autonomously handles data tasks, changing how teams collaborate and redefining organizational roles. For anyone following the fast-paced world of sales tech, this conversation offers a forward-looking view on autonomous data management and its potential to transform business practices.What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

What does it take to go from leading Kafka development at Confluent to becoming a key figure in the PostgreSQL world? Join us as we talk with Gwen Shapira, co-founder and chief product officer at Nile, about her transition from cloud-native technologies to the vibrant PostgreSQL community. Gwen shares her journey, including the shift from conferences like O'Reilly Strata to PostgresConf and JavaScript events, and how the Postgres community is evolving with tools like Discord that keep it both grounded and dynamic.We dive into the latest developments in PostgreSQL, like hypothetical indexes that enable performance tuning without affecting live environments, and the growing importance of SSL for secure database connections in cloud settings. Plus, we explore the potential of integrating PostgreSQL with Apache Arrow and Parquet, signaling new possibilities for data processing and storage.At the intersection of AI and PostgreSQL, we examine how companies are using vector embeddings in Postgres to meet modern AI demands, balancing specialized vector stores with integrated solutions. Gwen also shares insights from her work at Nile, highlighting how PostgreSQL’s flexibility supports SaaS applications across diverse customer needs, making it a top choice for enterprises of all sizes.Follow Gwen on:Nile BlogX (Twitter)LinkedInNile DiscordWhat's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

Join us as we catch up with Chad Sanderson and Mark Freeman from Gable, live from Big Data London.  Discover Chad's insights from his well-attended talk and why the data scene in London has everyone buzzing. We're diving deep into the  concept of shifting data quality left, ensuring upstream data producers are as invested in data governance, privacy, and quality as their downstream counterparts. Chad and Mark also give us a sneak peek into their upcoming O'Reilly book on Data Contracts, complete with the charming Algerian racer lizard as its symbolic mascot. In this engaging conversation, Chad and Mark offer practical advice for data operators ready to embark on the journey of data contracts. They emphasize the importance of starting small and nurturing a strong cultural initiative to ensure success. Listen as they share strategies on engaging leadership and fostering a collaborative environment, providing a framework not just for implementation but also for securing leadership buy-in. This episode is packed with expert advice and real-world experiences that are a must-listen for anyone in the data field.John Kutay chimes in with examples of innovative data operators such as George Tedstone deploying Data Contracts at National Grid. Data Contracts and shifting data quality left will certainly be an area that many data teams prioritize as their workloads become increasingly operational. Download a preview of 'Data Contracts' here.Learn more about Gable.Follow Chad Sanderson on LinkedIn.Follow Mark Freeman on LinkedIn.What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.

Join us as we sit down with Joe Reis, live at Big Data LDN (London) 2024. Joe shares his partnership with DeepLearning.ai and AWS through his new course on Data Engineering. Joe's new course promises to elevate your data skills with hands-on exercises that marry foundational knowledge with cutting-edge practices. We dive into how this course complements his seminal book, "Fundamentals of Data Engineering," and why certification is valuable for those looking for foundational, hands-on knowledge to be a data practitioner. But that's not all; we also dissect the hurdles of adopting modern data architectures like data mesh in traditionally siloed companies. Using Conway's Law as a lens, Joe discuss why businesses struggle to transition from outdated infrastructures to decentralized systems and how cross-disciplinary skills—a concept inspired by mixed martial arts—are crucial in this endeavor as he cleverly calls it 'Mixed Model Arts'. Check out Joe's Work: Fundamentals of Data Engineering bookNew Coursera courses by Joe ReisWhat's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.