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Open||Source||DataSeason 7 Finale: Open Source, AI in Real Life & DevelopmentsSeason 7 of Open Source Data marks the year of 2025 as a year of change. In the finale, host Charna Parkey and producer Leo Godoy take time to reflect on the conversations that defined the season, from the rise of “small AI” models to democratization, creativity in the workplace, bias in AI, and the human side of technological change. They discuss the shifting meaning of trust in media, the evolving ways professionals integrate AI into their careers, and the critical role of open source in keeping these conversations plural and transparent.QUOTESCHARNA PARKEY“I...
2025-09-2337 min
Open||Source||DataCan You Build AI Without Bias? | John PasmoreJohn Pasmore, thinks the answer is yes — but not if we keep doing things the old way. In this episode, the CEO and founder of Latimer AI lays out the company’s strategy for inclusive AI: replace scraped social content with vetted academic material, digitize underrepresented history, and build guardrails with purpose.Charna and John also explore the implications for enterprise, healthcare, and education — sectors where small biases can cause serious harm. TIMESTAMPS[00:00:00] — Intro [00:02:00] — John's Journey into AI[00:04:00] — Data Sources & Historical Archives[00:06:00] — Underrepresented Digital Histories[00:08:00] —...
2025-07-2942 min
Open||Source||DataHow Open Data and AI Are Transforming Environmental Monitoring | Gracie ErmiMachine learning scientist Gracie Ermi joins Charna Parkey to explore how AI and open-source satellite data are changing the way we understand land use, climate impact, and environmental risk. At Impact Observatory, she helps create high-resolution, publicly available maps used by educators, researchers, and global organizations alike. A conversation about the technical challenges behind these tools, what open access really looks like in practice, and the role AI plays in making environmental data faster and more useful. QuotesCharna Parkey“One of the most exciting things about where AI is headed is t...
2025-07-1535 min
Open||Source||DataMulti-Agent Systems and Human-Agent Collaboration | Rodrigo NaderIn this episode, Charna Parkey welcomes Rodrigo Nader, the founder of Langflow, an open-source, low-code app builder for multi-agent AI systems. Rodrigo and Charna dive into his beginnings in a small Brazilian town to the future of AI and the emergence of multi-agent systems. Discover how these systems will enable human-agent collaboration, increase productivity, and solve complex problems across various industries.---TIMESTAMPS00:01:00 Introduction to Rodrigo Nader, CEO and founder of Langflow, and an overview of Langflow's mission and recent developments.00:03:00 - Rodrigo Nader's background and journey into open-source, data science...
2025-07-0158 min
Open||Source||DataWhy AI Can’t Scale Without Infrastructure Fixes | Darrick HortonFrom energy bottlenecks to proprietary GPU ecosystems, the CEO of TensorWave, Darrick Horton explains why today’s AI scale is unsustainable—and how open-source hardware, smarter networking, and nuclear power could be the fix.QUOTESDarrick Horton“The energy crisis is getting worse every day. It’s very hard to find data center capacity—especially capacity that can scale. Five years ago, 10 or 20 megawatts was considered state-of-the-art. Now, 20 is nothing. The real hyperscale AI players are looking at 100 megawatts minimum, going into the gigawatt territory. That’s more than many cities combined just to power one...
2025-06-1750 min
Open||Source||DataBuilding Open-Source LLMs with Philosophy | Anastasia StasenkoJoin Charna Parkey as she welcomes Anastasia Stasenko, CEO and co-founder of pleias, through her unique journey from philosophy to building open-source, energy-efficient LLMs. Discover how pleias is revolutionizing the AI landscape by training models exclusively on open data and establishing a precedent for ethical and socially acceptable AI. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in creating multilingual models and contributing back to the open-source community. QUOTES[00:00:00] Introducing Anastasia and pleias[00:02:00] From Philosophy to AI[00:06:00] The Problem of Generic Models[00:10:00] Open Weights vs. Open Source vs. Open S...
2025-06-0357 min
Open||Source||DataDemocratizing Cloud Infrastructure | Kevin CarterDiscover how Rackspace Spot is democratizing cloud infrastructure with an open-market, transparent option for cloud servers. Kevin Carter, Product Director at Rackspace Technology, discusses Rackspace Spot's hypothesis and the impact of an open marketplace for cloud resources. Discover how this novel approach is transforming the industry. TIMESTAMPS[00:00:00] – Introduction & Kevin Carter’s Background[00:02:00] – Journey to Rackspace and Open Source[00:04:00] – Engineering Culture and Pushing Boundaries[00:06:00] – Rackspace Spot and Market-Based Compute[00:08:00] – Cognitive vs. Technical Barriers in Cloud Adoption[00:10:00] – Tying Spot to OpenStack and Resource Scheduling[00:12:00] –...
2025-05-2059 min
Open||Source||DataAI and the Future of Media Consumption | Pete Pachal In this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey interviews Pete Pachal, founder of The Media Copilot. With over two decades of experience covering technology, Pete shares his insights on how AI is transforming media, journalism and discusses how journalists can embrace AI as a tool to enhance their work to adapt and thrive in this new environment. QUOTESPETE PACHAL: AI is something that you control. I know, it feels like it's a wave that's coming over that it's unstoppable, inevitable. And that's true to a large extent. But at the same time, it's not...
2025-05-061h 03
Open||Source||DataYour AI Roadmap: Building a Career, Revenue and a Future in AI | Dr. Joan BajorekIn this episode, Dr. Joan Bajorek—AI entrepreneur, author of Your AI Roadmap, and founder of Clarity AI—joins Charna Parkey to talk about what it really takes to build a future in AI. From career pivots and layoff anxiety to financial transparency and finding joy in your work, Joan shares practical advice and personal stories navigating fear, burnout, and career uncertainty in tech, while staying grounded in purpose, community, and long-term resilience.TIMESTAMPS[00:00:00] — Introduction to Joan Bajorek & Her Work[00:02:00] — Transparency About Finances and Career[00:04:00] — The Taboo Around Talking About Money[00:0...
2025-04-2255 min
Open||Source||DataCooperative Systems, Data Transparency & Quality and the Year of Small AI | Dr. Jason CorsoDr. Jason Corso joins Charna Parkey to debate the critical role of data quality, how its transparency shapes AI development and the rise of smaller, domain-specific AI models - making 2025 the year of small, specialized AI. QUOTESCharna Parkey"Knowing the right data is incredibly important, because it'll save you money, but predicting the impact of that data means that you don't have to do the training at all to even directionally know if it's going to work out, right?"Jason Corso "You can't understand and analyze an AI sy...
2025-04-081h 03
Open||Source||DataBuilding the Future of Streaming Data | Alex GallegoIn this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey talks with Alex Gallego, CEO and founder of Redpanda Data, about his journey as a builder, the evolution of Redpanda, and the company's new agent framework for the enterprise. Alex shares insights on low-latency storage, distributed stream processing, and the importance of developer experience to the growth of AI and the Open Source space. Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction[00:02:00] Alex Gallego talks about his background[00:04:00] Charna Parkey discusses the importance of hands-on experience in learning.[00:06:00] Alex explains the origins of Red Panda and h...
2025-04-0355 min
Open||Source||DataWhat is Neuro-Symbolic AI? | Emin Can TuranIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of neuro-symbolic AI with Emin Can Turan, CEO of Pebbles AI. Learn how this technology combines neuroscience, behavioral economics, and AI to revolutionize B2B go-to-market strategies. Emin explains how neuro-symbolic AI bridges the gap between human logic and machine learning, enabling smarter, context-aware systems that democratize complex workflows for startups and enterprises alike.Timestamps[00:00:00] - Introduction by Charna Parkey and introduction of Emin Can Turan.[00:02:00] - Emin’s journey to AI and his background in go-to-market strategies.[00:06:00] - Emin explains his deep R...
2025-03-1156 min
Open||Source||DataHow to Empower Non-Technical Teams with Data Insights | Suzanne El-MoursiLearn how BrightHive's AI-powered platform is democratizing data insights, making them accessible to non-technical teams across organizations. Suzanne El-Moursi discusses the importance of data fluency and how BrightHive is helping businesses harness the power of their data.Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction and Background00:02:30 - Journey to BrightHive and open source00:06:00 - The evolution of AI and BrightHive's approach00:14:00 - The data problem and the role of AI agents00:22:00 - Building BrightBot with open source frameworks00:26:00 - The future of AI agents and open source00:30:00...
2025-02-2555 min
Open||Source||DataOpen Source AI and Copyright: Building Ethical Models | Kent KeirseyKicking off Open Source Data Season 7, Charna Parkey welcomes the CEO and Founder of Invoke, Kent Keirsey to discuss his thoughts on licensing, copyright in generative AI, and the role of communities in building ethical, free-to-use technologies that can democratize technology and inspire global innovation.QuotesKent Keirsey "When we look at open source models, if you just release the weights, and you don't really release information on how the data set was captioned, for example, or how you construct the data set, if you don't really know how it got to the a...
2025-02-111h 10
Open||Source||DataBuilding Trust in AI: From Open Source to Global Impact with host, Charna ParkeyJoin Charna Parkey as she recaps a transformative year in AI, exploring the delicate balance between innovation and ethics. From open source communities to global regulations, discover how trust, diversity, and collaboration are shaping the future of technology.
2024-10-0844 min
Open||Source||DataAI Regulations in Financial Services with Vinay KumarVinay Kumar discusses the transformation of AI in banking and financial services, addressing challenges and solutions with regulatory compliance and model explainability while addressing the stringent requirements in the financial industry.Episode QuotesVinay Kumar"I always believe in this: you don't need to solve a very large problem. Maybe it will take a lot of time to do that. A lot of resources to do that but something small, which you can have an opportunity to solve that could be very big or a fundamental for quite a bit is fantastic. Think of...
2024-09-2454 min
Open||Source||DataThe importance and the Challenges & Solutions of AI Literacy with Brian MagerkoQuotesBrian Magerko“We're really trying to show that we could co-create experiences with AI technology that augmented our experience rather than served as something to replace us in creative act”.“For every project like [LuminAI], there's a thousand companies out there just trying to do their best to get our money... That's an uncomfortable place to be in for someone who has worked in AI for decades”.“I had no idea what was going to happen kind of in the future. When we started EarSketch... we were advised by a couple of...
2024-08-1354 min
Open||Source||DataDemystifying AI Governance: A Practical Guide for Organizations with Heather Domin As AI becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, having robust governance structures in place is no longer optional. But what does effective AI governance look like in practice? In this episode, Dr. Heather Domin, a leading expert in AI ethics and governance, breaks down the key components of a successful AI governance framework. Heather guides us through the opportunities and challenges presented by this transformative technology. Learn about the importance of responsible adoption practices, the role of governance structures, the need for ongoing feedback loops and how to align AI initiatives with organizational values, establishing clear accountability, and creating a...
2024-07-3047 min
Open||Source||DataTransforming Food Systems with Regenerative AI with Ethan SolovievEthan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood, reveals how generative AI can revolutionize the food and agriculture industry. Discover the potential of AI to create a regenerative, sustainable, and net-positive food system that benefits the planet and all living beings.Timestamps1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00 - 00:01:16)2. Ethan's Journey (00:01:16 - 00:05:12)3. The Role of Food and Agriculture (00:05:12 - 00:06:52)4. Investment in Regenerative Agriculture and Generative AI (00:06:52 - 00:07:44)5. Levels of AI Impact (00:07:44 - 00:12:42)6. HowGood's Use of AI (00:12:42 - 00:13:20)7. Consumer Impact and Corporate Responsibility (00:13:20 - 00:15:44)8. Future of...
2024-07-161h 00
Open||Source||DataRedefining AI Ethics: The Key Role of Explainability with Beth Rudden Beth Rudden, recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics, discusses the crucial role of explainability and traceability in building trustworthy AI systems. She shares how Bast AI is using ontologies and knowledge graphs to provide contextual relevance and understanding, enabling humans to fully trust artificial intelligence and how it allows the system to transform fields like education and healthcare.Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Beth’s Journey00:19:33 - Ontologies in AI00:21:44 - Data Lineage and Provenance00:32:52 - Open Source Tools00:38:38 - Explain...
2024-07-0253 min
Open||Source||DataEliminating AI Bias Through Inclusive Data Annotation with Andrea BrownLearn how Andrea Brown, CEO of Reliabl, is revolutionizing AI by ensuring diverse communities are represented in data annotation. Discover how this approach not only reduces bias but also improves algorithmic performance. Andrea shares insights from her journey as an entrepreneur and AI researcher. Episode timestamps(02:22) Andrea's Career Journey and Experience with Open Source (Adobe, Macromedia, and Alteryx)(11:59) Origins of Alteryx's AI and ML Capabilities / Challenges of Data Annotation and Bias in AI(19:00) Data Transparency & Agency(26:05) Ethical Data Practices(31:00) Open Source Inclusion Algorithms(38:20) Tr...
2024-06-1845 min
Open||Source||DataRegulation's Role in Driving Responsible AI with Asa WhillockIn this week’s episode, Charna welcomes Asa Whillock, the VP & GM Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Alteryx. Asa shares a surprising perspective on AI regulation, explaining how it sets a baseline for responsible practices. Discover why he believes regulation is crucial in guiding the ethical development and deployment of AI and learn the importance of continuous learning and what the past can teach us about navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI today. Episode timestamps(01:47) Asa Whillock's career journey at market-leading companies and the role of open source in each (Adobe, Macromedia, Alte...
2024-06-0458 min
Open||Source||DataTransforming Client Experience with AI with Robbi ArmstrongJoin Charna Parkey as she interviews Robbi Armstrong, AI Products and Strategy Director at KeyBank. Discover how this $190 billion bank is navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI, balancing the need for innovation with the challenges of managing risk in a heavily regulated industry. Explore the impact of KeyBank's virtual assistant, MyKey, on client experience. With nearly 70% repeat usage, MyKey seamlessly transfers clients to contact center agents, providing a warm handoff that includes authentication and chat context. Episode Timestamps(02:11): Robbi Armstrong's role at KeyBank and intersection with open source and AI initiatives in the f...
2024-05-211h 00
Open||Source||DataNavigating Open Source Talent, AI & Policy Challenges with Amanda BrockAmanda Brock's path began with picking potatoes at 8 years old. Now, she's the CEO of OpenUK, advocating for open source across the UK. In this insightful interview, Brock shares her journey into open source law and policy. She dives into OpenUK's latest research on the state of open technology in Britain, talent challenges, and the economic impact of open source contributions. Brock also unpacks key discussions from State of OpenCon 2024 on open data, generative AI, and balanced regulation. Episode timestamps(05:06): State of open source in the UK (07:22): Importance of open source community ...
2024-05-0740 min
Open||Source||DataUsing AI to Impact Performance Feedback Equity with Tacita Morway Dive into the world of purposeful AI with Tacita Morway, CTO of Textio. Learn how Textio ensures their AI is built responsibly and ethically to transform the way teams communicate, hire, and measure their health. Discover their rigorous testing processes and the importance of having a diverse team to catch potential risks and how that helps the company develop strategies for avoiding bias and maintaining data privacy.Episode timestamps(02:15): Tacita's unconventional career path to becoming a CTO (07:00): Textio's practices for building AI responsibly and ethically (14:00) The impact of Textio's AI o...
2024-04-2348 min
Open||Source||DataThe Ethical Path to High-Quality AI Data with Fabiana ClementeHow can we accelerate AI while protecting privacy? Fabiana Clemente discusses founding YData to enable high-quality synthetic data for machine learning. She covers open sourcing data profiling tools, the impact of generative AI on synthetic data, and maintaining work-life balance as an introvert leader.Timestamps(00:02:29) Fabiana's journey starting YData and becoming a public speaker (00:20:19) Misconceptions and hype around generative AI and AGI (00:32:46) Potential real-world impact and use cases of LLMs today (00:34:55) The role of synthetic data in making AI models more robust and fair (00:43:55) Advice for found...
2024-04-0950 min
Open||Source||DataDisrupting Data Analysis with Avi PressJoin host Charna Parkey as she sits down with Scarf’s CEO and Founder Avi Press in a riveting exchange about his pioneering journey into the world of open source with Scarf. Learn how Avi challenges conventional data analytics and collection, aiming to reshape industry standards through the power of open source. A conversation that delves into altering analytics norms, innovative monetization strategies, and the exploration of alternative licenses like BSL. Avi’s insights offer a unique perspective on the transformative role of open source in driving data analytics forward, fostering community engagement, and encouraging transparent development. Episo...
2024-03-2650 min
Open||Source||DataTech, Trust, and Transformation with Paula PaulOn today’s episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey chats with tech veteran Paula Paul, exploring her remarkable 40-year journey in the technology sector. Starting at 16, Paula navigated through pivotal tech revolutions and embraced the essence of open source and community. Delve into Paula's world of coding on tape, the evolution of technology, and how communities foster growth, innovation, and trust. Discover the impact of open source in shaping technology and professional paths. Paula also sheds light on personal growth, community's pivotal role in professional mobility, and offers invaluable advice to aspiring tech professionals. A captivating look at th...
2024-03-1253 min
Open||Source||DataAn Innovative Approach to AI & NLP with Milos RusicStarting the new season of Open Source Data, our new host Charna Parkey welcomes the CEO and Co-founder of deepset, Milos Rusic. With an impressive journey around NLP and AI, pioneering several areas in the Open Source field, Milos has revolutionized data search processes and brought about a new era of user-friendly and efficient enterprise search systems.Charna also shares some common ground with Milos when talking about joining an NLP Startup in 2015-16, predictive maintenance and more.Don’t miss it!
2024-02-2745 min
Open||Source||DataNew Beginnings: Open||Source||Data in TransitionThis episode features an interview with Charna Parkey, Real-Time AI Product and Strategy Leader at DataStax. Charna has been developing AI and ML products over the last 17 years and has worked with 90 of the Fortune 100 in her various roles. She is also a co-author and inventor on several patents.In this episode, Sam and Charna discuss handing over the role as host, Sam’s new startup journey, and how their thinking has evolved during the explosion of LLMs.-------------------“Now, it seems like we have this opportunity where the conversation and the place that...
2023-12-2050 min
The Apache Cassandra® Corners2e10 - Dr. Charna Parkey (Data Scientist)Want to learn more about Apache Cassandra® as an AI datastore? Listen in as I talk with Dr. Charna Parkey, while we discuss her career journey from engineer to data scientist, the evolution of Kaskada, some implications of AI, and AI workloads that benefit from Cassandra.
2023-09-2223 minOpen||Source||DataThe Importance of Open Source Data for Generative AI, Now and in the Future with Abby KearnsThis episode features an interview with Abby Kearns, technology executive, board director, and angel investor. Her career has spanned executive leadership, product marketing, product management, and consulting across Fortune 500 companies and startups, including Puppet, Cloud Foundry Foundation, and Verizon. Abby currently serves as a board director for Lightbend, Stackpath, and Invoke. In this episode, Sam sits down with Abby to discuss the betrayal source license, the role open source plays in AI, and empowering trust.-------------------“There's so much happening so quickly that I think open source has the power to help harness a l...
2023-08-2346 minOpen||Source||DataThe Value of Reproducibility and Ease of AI Deployment with Daniel LentonThis episode features an interview with Daniel Lenton, Founder and CEO of Ivy, where the team is on a mission to unify the fragmented AI stack. Prior to Ivy, Daniel was a Robotics Research Engineer at Dyson and a Deep Learning Research Scientist for Amazon Prime Air. During his PhD, Daniel explored the intersection between learning-based geometric representations, ego-centric perception, spatial memory, and visuomotor control for robotics.In this episode, Sam and Daniel discuss the inspiration behind Ivy, open source reproducibility, and democratizing AI.-------------------"There's too much amazing stuff going on, from...
2023-08-0933 minOpen||Source||DataML Engineering Teams and Niche Chat Bot Experiences with Demetrios BrinkmannThis episode features an interview with Demetrios Brinkmann, Founder of the MLOps Community, an organization for people to share best practices around MLOps. Demetrios fell into the Machine Learning Operations world and has since interviewed leading names around MLOps, data science, and machine learning. In this episode, Sam sits down with Demetrios to discuss LLM in production use cases, ML engineering teams, and the LLM Survey Report from the MLOps Community.-------------------"I think the most novel ones that I saw from the survey were when a chat bot would prompt a human a...
2023-07-2650 minOpen||Source||DataBuilding With Trust, Inspiration, and Reputation with Jaya Gupta, Yuliia Tkachova, and Omoju MillerThis bonus episode features conversations from season 5 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jaya Gupta, Partner at Foundation Capital; Yuliia Tkachova, Co-founder and CEO of Masthead Data; and Omoju Miller, Founder and CEO of Fimio.Sam sat down with each guest to discuss how they are building foundations for trust, inspiration, and reputation as we all race into the AI-centric future.You can listen to the full episodes from Jaya Gupta, Yuliia Tkachova, and Omoju Miller by clicking the links below.-------------------Episode Timestamps:...
2023-07-1204 minOpen||Source||DataFMOps and a Founders Automated Future with Jaya GuptaThis episode features an interview with Jaya Gupta, Partner at Foundation Capital, where she leads early-stage investments across the enterprise software stack. Previously, Jaya was a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company focusing on software diligence and helping startups expand their go-to-market strategies.In this episode, Sam and Jaya discuss her journey to Foundation Model Ops, how software is becoming more accessible, and the democratization of AI tools.-------------------"At the end of the day, FMOps isn't just about the new tools. It's actually more about the new builders, the new workflows, and...
2023-06-2833 minOpen||Source||DataMLOPs: Privacy, Security, Cost, and Latency - a Sneak Peek with Bart FarrellThis episode features an interview with Bart Farrell, is a CNCF Ambassador, a Cloud Native Community Consultant, and Content Creator. An American entrepreneur living in Spain, Bart has spent the last decade helping tech companies broaden their audience through exceptional content. He has organized and hosted over 250 cloud native in-person and virtual events in 10 different countries.In this episode, Audra and Bart discuss upcoming AI and MLOps events, his work as a community consultant, and what open source data means to him.-------------------“When we're looking at other technologies, in particular use cases li...
2023-06-1408 minOpen||Source||DataWeb3 and Putting Reputation on Code with ML with Omoju MillerThis episode features an interview with Omoju Miller, Founder and CEO of Fimio, a web3 reputation company. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Omoju holds a doctoral degree in Computer Science Education from UC Berkeley. Her expertise in machine learning and computational intelligence led her to companies such as Google and GitHub. Omoju also served as a volunteer advisor to the Obama administration’s White House Presidential Innovation Fellows.In this episode, Sam sits down with Omoju to discuss how machine learning can make applications more secure, what the future of the internet looks like, and the fascinating story be...
2023-05-311h 02Open||Source||DataThe Human Right to Privacy and Caring About UX Design with Yuliia TkachovaThis episode features an interview with Yullia Tkachova, Co-founder and CEO of Masthead Data, an observability platform that catches anomalies in Google BigQuery in real-time. She holds degrees in Management Information Systems, Math, Statistics, and Marketing. Prior to Masthead, Yuliia designed complex BI products and solutions powered by ML and utilized by Fortune 500 companies.In this episode, Sam and Yuliia discuss how ML is shaping the future of data analytics, caring about users, and the fundamental human right to privacy.-------------------“We map those errors and anomalies on lineage, helping to understand what up...
2023-05-1746 minOpen||Source||DataDeterminism in Complex Environments and Workflow Services with Maxim FateevThis episode features an interview with Maxim Fateev, Co-founder and CEO of Temporal, an open source, distributed, and scalable workflow orchestration engine capable of running millions of workflows. He has 20 years of experience architecting mission-critical systems at Uber, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. In this episode, Sam sits down with Maxim to discuss workflow services, the power behind Temporal, and bringing determinism to highly complex environments.-------------------“[Temporal] has this notion of workflows, which can run for a very long time and handle external events, you can treat them as a durable actor. And the...
2023-05-0342 minOpen||Source||DataThe AI-Native Stack in Practice with Charna Parkey and Sam BeanThis episode features a panel discussion with Charna Parkey, a Real-Time AI Product and Strategy leader at DataStax; and Sam Bean, Staff Engineer at You.com. Charna is a co-author and inventor on several patents, including patent-pending work on ML/coordinated feature engine at the edge. Sam helped create the Spark connector to Weaviate, and is passionate about Big Data, Spark, NLP, Hugging Face, and large language models.In this episode, Charna and Sam discuss adapting to user expectations, what’s missing in the AI stack, and how to become an advanced citizen in open source....
2023-03-151h 06Open||Source||DataThe AI-Native Stack with Mikiko Bazeley, Zain Hasan, and Tuana CelikThis episode features a panel discussion with Mikiko Bazeley, Head of MLOps at Featureform; Zain Hasan, Senior Developer Advocate at Weaviate; and Tuana Celik, Developer Advocate at deepset.In this episode, Mikiko, Zain, and Tuana discuss what open source data means to them, how their companies fit into the AI-first ecosystem, and how jobs will need to evolve with the AI-native stack.-------------------“We're almost part of a fancy new AI robot kitchen that you'd find in Tokyo, in some ways. I see a virtual feature store as, yes, you can have a bu...
2023-03-0156 minOpen||Source||DataSpecial Episode: Data on Kubernetes and Cassandra Forward with Patrick McFadinThis special episode of Open||Source||Data features an interview with Patrick McFadin. Patrick has been a distributed systems hacker since he first plugged a modem into his Atari computer. Looking for adventure, he joined the US Navy, working on the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), which cemented his love of distributed systems. He is now an Apache Cassandra Committer, and is the Vice President of Developer Relations at DataStax. Sam catches up with Patrick at Data Day Texas to discuss his book Managing Cloud Native Data on Kubernetes, Cassandra Forward, and the future of Apache Cassandra.
2023-02-2218 minOpen||Source||DataMaking Graph Data Easier with Open Initiatives with Denise GosnellThis episode features an interview with Denise Gosnell, Principal Product Manager at Amazon Web Services. At AWS, Denise leads product and strategy for Amazon Neptune, a fully managed graph database service. Her career centers on her passion for examining, applying, and advocating for the applications of graph data. Denise has also authored, patented, and spoken on graph theory, algorithms, databases, and applications across all industry verticals.In this episode, Sam sits down with Denise to discuss graph initiatives, the future of developer models, and what Denise learned from hiking the Appalachian Trail.-------------------“We...
2023-02-1540 minOpen||Source||DataAdvising Big Data and The Future of AI/ML with Ben LoricaThis episode features an interview with Ben Lorica, Co-founder and Principal of Gradient Flow, a company that provides a wide range of content on data and technology. Ben is an industry expert on data, machine learning, and AI. He is a Technical Advisor for Databricks, a program chair for several data conferences, and he hosts The Data Exchange Podcast.In this episode, Sam and Ben discuss Big Data and the improvements and future opportunities of AI and machine learning.-------------------“The reason I use the word decentralize is because when you try to ex...
2023-02-0148 minOpen||Source||DataFunctional Programming and an Ideal Data Stack Building Experience with Holden KarauThis episode features an interview with Holden Karau, an Open Source Engineer at Netflix. Holden is best known for her work on Apache Spark, her advocacy in the open source software movement, and her creation of a variety of related projects including spark-testing-base. Previously, Holden worked at Big Tech companies like Apple, IBM, and Google as a software engineer and developer advocate.In this episode, Sam sits down with Holden to discuss the data analysis stack, functional programming, and the future of open source software data tooling.-------------------“These things are not one of...
2023-01-1845 minOpen||Source||DataWorkflow Engines and Building a Domain Specific Language for Data Quality with Tom BaeyensThis episode features an interview with Tom Baeyens, Co-founder and CTO of Soda, where he oversees the company's product development, software architecture, and technology strategy. He is passionate about open source and committed to building a community where data engineers can succeed using the Soda Data Monitoring Platform. Tom is the inventor of the widely-used open source project jBPM and Activiti. He also co-founded Effektif, a cloud process automation company.In this episode, Sam and Tom discuss the evolution of open source workflow engines, data contracts, and why data quality needs a language approach.-------------------
2023-01-0433 minOpen||Source||DataEnabling Edge Workers, AI & ML, and The Future of Data Science with Matthew RocklinThis episode features an interview with Matthew Rocklin, CEO of Coiled, the scalable Dask-based cloud platform. Prior to founding Coiled, Matthew worked on Dask at Anaconda and then NVIDIA where his teams focused on accelerating Dask through parallel computing and GPUs. Matthew is an industry speaker, author, and founding member of Pangeo, whose mission is to develop open source analysis tools for ocean, atmosphere, and climate science.In this episode, Sam sits down with Matthew to discuss enabling edge workers, the future of data science, and the revolution of AI and ML.-------------------“Th...
2022-12-1444 minOpen||Source||DataOSPOs, Measuring Community Success, and Self Knowledge with Nithya RuffThis episode features an interview with Nithya Ruff, Head of Open Source Program Office at Amazon. At Amazon, she drives open source culture and coordination and engagement with external communities. Prior to Amazon, Nithya spearheaded and grew Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) for Comcast and Western Digital. She has also served as the Director-At-Large on the Linux Foundation Board since 2016, where she works to advance the mission of building sustainable ecosystems that are built on open collaboration.In this episode, Sam and Nithya discuss OSPOs, how to measure success, and the evolution of the data ecosystem.
2022-12-0734 minOpen||Source||DataIoT Databases, Digital Twins, and Real Holodecks with Jonathan BeriThis episode features an interview with Jonathan Beri, Founder & CEO of Golioth, a commercial IoT development platform built for scale. Previously, Jonathan was a Product Manager at Particle, Google/Nest, Magneto, and Myspace where he spent his time building IoT solutions.In this episode, Sam sits down with Jonathan to discuss the concept of digital twins, the future of IoT databases, and how to build a real holodeck.-------------------“I think about IoT when I started at Nest, we had some of the best engineers I've ever worked with. Starting from first principles, de...
2022-11-2336 minOpen||Source||DataHealthcare Infrastructure, ALS Research and Reliable Data with Indu NavarThis episode features an interview with Indu Navar, CEO and Founder of EverythingALS, a patient-driven non-profit, bringing technological innovations and data science to support efforts from care to cure, for people with ALS. Indu’s impressive career includes being an original member of the WebMD engineering team, where she was instrumental in using emerging technologies to achieve application scalability and performance.In this episode, Sam sits down with Indu to discuss healthcare infrastructure applications, her strategies for providing reliable patient data, and the future of ALS research.-------------------“We said, ‘Okay, we're going to mak...
2022-11-0946 minOpen||Source||DataShifting Left on Data with DeVaris Brown, Tomer Shiran, and Erica BresciaThis bonus episode features conversations from season 3 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from DeVaris Brown, CEO & Co-founder of Meroxa; Tomer Shiran, Founder & CPO of Dremio; and Erica Brescia, Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures.Sam sat down with each guest to discuss how they’re making data more programmable by shifting left.You can listen to the full episodes from DeVaris Brown, Tomer Shiran, and Erica Brescia by clicking the links below.-------------------Episode Timestamps:(00:12): DeVaris Brown(00:42): Tomer Shiran(01:32): Eric...
2022-11-0203 minOpen||Source||DataSerial Entrepreneurship, Metadata Capture Systems, and Osquery with Tony GaudaThis episode features an interview with Tony Gauda, Head of Customer Engineering at Fleet Device Management, an open core company powered by Osquery. Tony is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with a profound history in fraud, security, and SaaS business. He holds several issued patents and his companies have raised over $40 million in venture funding. Tony is also the founder of ThinAir, a Y-Combinator backed SaaS service that tackles the insider threat problem for enterprises and government agencies.In this episode, Sam and Tony discuss calculating data usage at scale, the creativity of attackers, and how to...
2022-10-2633 minOpen||Source||DataCode Intelligence, GraphQL, and Closing the Remediation Gap with Beyang LiuThis episode features an interview with Beyang Liu, CTO and Co-founder of Sourcegraph, a code intelligence platform. Prior to Sourcegraph, Beyang was a software engineer at Palantir Technologies, where he developed new data analysis software on a customer-facing team working with Fortune 500 companies. Beyang studied Computer Science at Stanford, where he published research in probabilistic graphical models and computer vision at the Stanford AI Lab.In this episode, Sam sits down with Beyang to discuss the power of intelligence and visualization, GraphQL versus REST API, and how Sourcegraph is drawing inspiration from Google.-------------------
2022-10-1234 minOpen||Source||DataStream Processing, Observability, and the User Experience with Eric SammerThis episode features an interview with Eric Sammer, CEO of Decodable. Eric has been in the tech industry for over 20 years, holding various roles as an early Cloudera employee. He also was the co-founder and CTO of Rocana, which was acquired by Splunk in 2017. During his time at Splunk, Eric served as the VP and Senior Distinguished Engineer responsible for cloud platform services.In this episode, Sam and Eric discuss the gap between operating infrastructure and the analytical world, stream processing innovations, and why it’s important to work with people who are smarter than you....
2022-09-2842 minOpen||Source||DataSeason 3 Compressed Edition with Sam and AudraJoin Open||Source||Data executive producer Audra Montenegro as she and Sam discuss his learnings and takeaways from this season and what the future of open source data looks like.-------------------“There's such an open conversation about, ‘Yeah, open source,’ we usually think about open source software. How can we cross apply more of what we think about in software in general into data, and then what is it that's totally new about this domain? So, the answers cluster into three groups. It's either about the source of the data itself is open, meaning this is gov...
2022-07-2016 minOpen||Source||DataAccelerating Computation, Machine Learning, and Data Mesh with Sophie WatsonThis episode features an interview with Sophie Watson, Technical Product Marketing Manager at NVIDIA. Previously, Sophie served as a software engineer and principal data scientist at RedHat where she used machine learning to solve business problems in the hybrid cloud. Sophie has a PhD in Bayesian statistics and frequently speaks about machine learning workflows on Kubernetes, recommendation engines, and machine learning for search. In this episode, Sam and Sophie discuss Principal Component Analysis, computational acceleration, and MLOps.-------------------“We all start when we get hold of a data set by visualizing it to try...
2022-07-0638 minOpen||Source||DataDemocratization and Cognition with Margot Gerritsen, Rachel Chalmers, and Patricia BoswellThis bonus episode features conversations from season 1 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Margot Gerritsen, Stanford Professor and Co-Founder/Director of WiDS; Rachel Chalmers, Partner at Alchemist Accelerator; and Patricia Boswell, Staff Technical Writer at Google.Sam sat down with each guest to discuss cognition and democratization in data. You can listen to the full episodes from Margot Gerritsen, Rachel Chalmers, and Patricia Boswell by clicking the links below.-------------------Episode Timestamps:(00:18): Margot Gerritsen(02:07): Rachel Chalmers(03:46): Patricia Boswell
2022-06-2905 minOpen||Source||DataVector Search, the AI Stack and more with Bob van LuijtThis episode features an interview with Bob van Luijt, CEO and Co-Founder of SeMI Technologies and co-creator of Weaviate, an open source vector search engine. At just 15 years of age, Bob started his own software company in the Netherlands. He went on to study music at ArtEZ University of the Arts and Berklee College of Music, and completed the Harvard Business School Program of Management Excellence. Bob is also a TedX speaker, discussing the relationship between software and language.In this episode, Sam sits down with Bob to break down vector search, the AI-first ecosystem, a...
2022-06-2235 minOpen||Source||DataOpen Source Innovation, The GPL for Data, and The Data In to Data Out Ratio with Larry AugustinThis episode features an interview with Larry Augustin, angel investor and advisor to early-stage technology companies. Larry previously served as the Vice President for Applications at AWS, where he was responsible for application services like Pinpoint, Chime, and WorkSpaces.Before joining AWS, Larry was the CEO of SugarCRM, an open source CRM vendor. He also was the founder and CEO of VA Linux, where he launched SourceForge. Among the group who coined the term “open source”, Larry has sat on the boards of several open source and Linux organizations.In this episode, Sam and Larry disc...
2022-06-0840 minOpen||Source||DataData Observability with Barr Moses, Einat Orr, and Shinji KimThis bonus episode features conversations from season 2 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Barr Moses, Co-founder and CEO at Monte Carlo; Einat Orr, Co-founder and CEO at Treeverse; and Shinji Kim, Founder and CEO at Select Star.Sam sat down with each guest to discuss data observability. You can listen to the full episodes from Barr Moses, Einat Orr, and Shinji Kim by clicking the links below.-------------------Episode Timestamps:(00:35): Barr Moses(01:21): Einat Orr(02:07): Shinji Kim...
2022-06-0103 minOpen||Source||DataApache Pinot and Real-Time Analytics with Neha PawarThis episode features an interview with Neha Pawar, a Founding Engineer at StarTree. StarTree is a software development company that focuses on democratizing data for all users by providing real-time, user-facing analytics.Prior to her time at StarTree, Neha was a Senior Software Engineer on LinkedIn’s Data Analytics team where she spent five years working on Apache Pinot. Neha has provided countless contributions to Pinot over the years, focusing on real-time streaming integrations, ingestion, and storage. In this episode, Sam sits down with Neha to discuss Apache Pinot’s impact on the data community and h...
2022-05-2540 minOpen||Source||DataReal-Time Data, Enabling Developers, and User Experience with DeVaris BrownThis episode features an interview with DeVaris Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of Meroxa. Meroxa was founded in 2020 and enables teams of any size and any expertise to build real-time data pipelines in minutes.Previously, DeVaris was a product leader at Twitter, Heroku, and Zendesk. Sam and DeVaris even crossed paths at Microsoft in the aughts.In this episode, Sam and DeVaris discuss enabling developers, real-time data, and providing the ultimate user experience.-------------------"From the beginning we wanted to be system engineer first, software engineer second, and we were happy to...
2022-05-1139 minOpen||Source||DataData Meshes, Fabrics, and Discovery with Zhamak Dehghani, David Thomas, and Shirshanka DasThis bonus episode features conversations from season 1 and 2 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Zhamak Dehghani, Director of Emerging Technologies at ThoughtWorks North America; David Thomas, Principal at Deloitte; and Shirshanka Das, Founder of LinkedIn DataHub and Acryl Data.Sam sat down with each guest to discuss data meshes, fabrics, and discovery. You can listen to the full episodes from Zhamak Dehghani, David Thomas, and Shirshanka Das by clicking the links below.-------------------Episode Timestamps:(00:36): Zhamak Dehghani(01:41): David Thomas...
2022-05-0404 minOpen||Source||DataInvesting in Communities, Differentiating, and Trusting Your Gut with Erica BresciaThis episode features an interview with Erica Brescia, Managing Director of Redpoint Ventures. At Redpoint, Erica focuses her investing on infrastructure, DevOps, and security.Erica has over 15 years of experience in the open source community and currently serves on the board of directors of the Linux Foundation. Prior to joining Redpoint, Erica was also an angel investor and advisor to companies such as Netlify, Coda, and Xata.In this episode, Sam and Erica discuss the evolution of open source data, what’s changed for practitioners, and why you should always listen to your gut....
2022-04-2734 minOpen||Source||DataData on Kubernetes with Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson, and Patrick McFadinThis bonus episode features conversations from season 1 of the Open||Source||Data podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Kelsey Hightower, Principal Engineer at Google Cloud; Lachlan Evenson, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft Azure; and Patrick McFadin, Head of Developer Relations at DataStax. Sam sat down with each guest to discuss Data on Kubernetes and how they’re making progress on a stateless infrastructure.You can listen to the full episodes from Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson, and Patrick McFadin by clicking the links below.-------------------Timestamps:(00:39): Kelsey Hightower...
2022-04-2004 minOpen||Source||DataDeep Fakes, Responsible Data Science, and Trust with David DanksThis episode features an interview with David Danks, Professor of Data Science and Philosophy and affiliate faculty in Computer Science and Engineering at University of California, San Diego. Prior to UCSD, David was the L.L. Thurstone Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. David’s research interests are at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and machine learning. He has also examined the ethics surrounding artificial intelligence in the fields of healthcare, privacy, and security. In this episode, David and Sam dive into responsible data science, deep fakes, and if data is to b...
2022-04-1345 minOpen||Source||DataCloud Innovation, Analytics, and Data Transformation with Monica KumarThis episode features an interview with Monica Kumar, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Cloud-Go-To Market at Nutanix. Nutanix is a data platform that is redefining workloads in cloud environments. Prior to Nutanix, Monica spent two decades at Oracle where she launched several market solutions. Monica is passionate about positioning and supporting women in leadership roles. She is a founding limited partner of Neythri Futures Fund, a venture fund dedicated to bringing South Asian women into the investment community. Monica also serves on the board of Directors at Watermark, an organization dedicated to women in leadership. ...
2022-03-3036 minOpen||Source||DataData Lakehouses, Interoperability, and Accessibility with Tomer ShiranThis episode features an interview with Tomer Shiran, Founder and Chief Product Officer at Dremio. Dremio is a high-performance SQL lakehouse platform that helps companies get more from their data in the fastest way possible. Prior to Dremio, Tomer served as VP of Product at MapR and also held product management and engineering roles at Microsoft and IBM Research. He also has a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University as well as a bachelor’s from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.In this episode, Tomer and Sam dive into the economics of storing data, how to b...
2022-03-1630 minOpen||Source||DataInteroperability, Governance, and Divergent Teams with Prukalpa SankarThis episode features an interview with Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder of Atlan. Atlan is a venture-backed startup building a modern data workspace. Prukalpa also co-founded SocialCops, a data for good company behind landmark projects such as India’s National Data Platform. Prukalpa is a recognized industry leader, landing on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Fortune’s 40 Under 40.In this episode, Prukalpa and Sam discuss how diversity is a data team’s biggest strength, why governance isn’t always a bad thing, and what they hope the modern data stack will look like in 5 years.-------------------“Diver...
2022-03-0230 min
Open||Source||DataTrust, Automation, and Trade-Offs with Joseph JacksThis episode features an interview with Joseph Jacks, Founder and General Partner of OSS Capital. OSS Capital is the first and only COSS (Commercial Open Source Software) company investor that focuses on supporting early-stage COSS founders. Joseph, also known as JJ, has worked at Mesosphere, TIBCO Software, and Talend in various sales, engineering, and strategy roles.
In this episode, JJ and Sam weigh the trade-offs of open and closed core companies and discuss how each can go public. JJ also dives into the misconception of trust equating privacy within tech.
Guest Quote
[25:14]: “There’s a...
2022-02-1637 min
Open||Source||DataOpen Source, Adoptability, and Name Changes with Martin TraversoThis episode features an interview with Martin Traverso, CTO at Starburst Data and Co-founder of Trino, a lightning fast distributed SQL query engine. Martin was previously a software engineer at Facebook where he led the Presto (now Trino) development team. Trino has gained worldwide adoption from companies like Netflix, Amazon, and LinkedIn.
In this episode, Martin sits down with Sam to discuss the barriers, advantages, and complications of going open-source.
Episode Notes
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[33:55]: “What makes Trino powerful is the ecosystem around it. You have integrations with all sorts of data so...
2022-02-0246 min
Open||Source||DataSeason Two Finale and Recap with Open||Source||Data Producer Audra MontenegroJoin Open||Source||Data producer Audra Montenegro as she and Sam cover highlights and takeaways from the ten episodes of season two. And get a sneak peak of what's in store for season three!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-10-2924 min
Open||Source||DataEmbeddings, Feature stores, and MLOps with Simba KhadderJoin CEO of Featureform, Simba Khadder as he talks with Sam about how versioning, immutability, and sharing will accelerate ML workflows. Tune-in on state of the art collaboration in data teams, and the power of focusing on your north star.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-10-1430 min
Open||Source||DataAbundance, Metadata, and Automation with Mark GroverHow can we make data 10X more accessible for data-driven people within data-driven companies? Tune in to Mark and Sam discussing probabilistic product management, and the emerging metadata ecosystem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-09-3029 min
Open||Source||DataMetadata, Communities, and Architecture with Shirshanka DasHow can we evolve an expanding ecosystem of data technologies while making sense of the whole? Tune in to LinkedIn DataHub, and Acryl Data founder, Shirshanka Das, as he and Sam have a discussion on metadata at the center and specialization at the edge to sustainably scale data governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-09-1635 min
Open||Source||DataData Management Pain Points and Future Solutions for Data DiscoveryData discovery is one of the hardest problems to solve in data management in general and comes up as a major pain point in most data mesh discussions. Tune in to this all-star expert panel recorded in collaboration with the Data Mesh community, and hosted by a previous Open||Source||Data podcast guest, Paco Nathan of Derwen.ai. Paco engages panelists, Shinji Kim (Select Star), Sophie Watson (Red Hat), Mark Grover (Stemma), and Shirshanka Das (Acryl Data) in a 60-minute discussion on not only Data Mesh, but other data strategies and process needs for the data discovery future.
2021-09-0258 min
Open||Source||DataModelOps, ML Monitoring, and Busy Humans with Elena SamuylovaIt’s 2 AM - do you know what your models are doing? Listen to Elena Samuylova as she talks to us about how to bridge the critical gaps between data scientists, engineers, and business managers using tooling and empathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-1926 min
Open||Source||DataCloud-Native, Open-Source, and Collaborative with Eric Brewer and Melody MeckfesselGoogle Fellow & VP of Infrastructure Eric Brewer, Observable CEO Melody Meckfessel, and DataStax Chief Strategy Officer Sam Ramji explore the state of the art, the near future, and grand challenges for the next decade in cloud-native data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-0535 min
Open||Source||DataMLOps, AIOps, and Data Startups with Jocelyn GoldfeinDealing with data hyperabundance, solving economic problems for businesses and changing lives for the better. Tune-in to Managing Director at Zetta Venture Partners, Jocelyn Goldfein as she and Sam have a discussion around engineering leadership, organizational graph structures, and productization of AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-07-2231 min
Open||Source||DataGit-Like Branch and Merge for Data with Einat OrrWhat if you could version object storage just like code? Tune in to Einat Orr as she explains how CI/CD and data lineage are being transformed through versioning data, enabling sandboxes, safe rollbacks, and coherent history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-07-0828 min
Open||Source||DataData Discoverability, Products, and User Diversity with Shinji KimLearn how an accelerating abundance of data can be harnessed through telemetry. Tune-in while Shinji Kim and Sam explore opening data to more users, PageRank for tables, and pragmatic use of data lineage to find value.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-06-2427 min
Open||Source||DataData Observability, Customer-Led Growth, and Confidence with Barr MosesBarr Moses discusses with Sam about bringing DevOps into Data Engineering, building a data startup, and letting joy guide your way to creating impact. Learn how being data-driven depends on systems of people and trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-06-1027 min
Stats + StoriesUnderstanding What Causes Data Bias | Stats + Stories Episode 188Our modern understanding of big data and the increasingly sophisticated tools we have for analyzing them have opened up whole new worlds for exploration. And, sometimes, whole new avenues for the misuse of data, which has led some to wonder who should be responsible or held accountable for data misuse or data bias? That’s the focus of this episode of Stats and Stories with Charna Parkey.
Dr. Charna Parkey is a lead data scientist at Kaskada, where she works on the team to deliver a commercially available data platform for machine learning. Her interests include analysis of different language pa...
2021-05-1328 min
Open||Source||DataOpen Source Data & Its Role in the Future of Technology: Season 1 RecapWrapping up Season 1, Open||Source||Data producer Audra Montenegro Carter joins Sam Ramji in a conversation about the inspiration and behind-the-scenes production of the podcast, touching upon the top takeaways and lessons learned with Season 1 guests from AWS, Microsoft, ThoughtWorks, Deloitte, Observable, and many more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-04-2219 min
Open||Source||DataData Visualization, Democratization, and Javascript with Melody MeckfesselObservable Co-Founder and CEO Melody Meckfessel joins Sam in a conversation on how millions of developers are changing how we experience data. Listen-in as Melody explains the importance of data literacy and the shift in data collaboration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-03-2530 min
Open||Source||DataDataOps, MLOps, and Self Service: How Data Teams are ChangingJoin Data Institute's Managing Director, Jesse Anderson to learn how data teams are changing in response to overwhelming demand for data products.Tune in as he and Sam discuss bringing software engineering into the domain of data - and why he wrote Data Teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-03-1133 min
Open||Source||DataFabrics, Meshes, and Graphs with Deloitte Principal Dave ThomasJoin Dave and Sam as they discuss data sets evolving from finite to infinite, and finding the needle in the haystack with math. Listen to Dave talk about cutting edge data problems and the essential need for curious people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-02-2527 min
Open||Source||DataMetadata, Graphs, and Responsible AI with Paco NathanData Science player and coach, Author, and Venture Amplifier Paco Nathan talks with Sam Ramji about Hybrid AI, mathematical reversibility, and using AI to solve knowledge problems that the exponential growth of data will create for years to come. Join these two as they discuss how you can bring multiple data disciplines together using empathy and math.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-02-1131 min
Open||Source||DataData Analytics: Hard Skills vs Soft Skills and the Gift of Thinking DifferentAnalytics manager, and Women in Data podcast producer and host Karen Jean-Francois walks us through the differences between Data Science and Analytics. Join her and Sam as they discuss valuable skills you’ll need when transitioning to a career in Data Analytics. Hear Karen’s perspective on the benefits of thinking differently and having a mentor to guide you through transitions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-01-2827 min
Open||Source||DataGlobal Connectivity: Share and Democratize Through Open DataCo Founder and Director of WiDS, and Stanford Professor Margot Gerritsen joins Sam Ramji in a conversation about how a data community provides global connectivity, and how learning is all about seeking discomfort with uncertainty and ambiguity. Learn how data is the new gold, but rather than sitting on the mine - share the wealth through a career in Data Science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-01-1432 min
Open||Source||DataFrom DBA to SRE: 2021 Predictions for Data on KubernetesWith data comes DBAs and with Kubernetes comes SREs. Listen in as Patrick McFadin and Sam discuss what’s in store in 2021 for Data on Kubernetes, how experienced DBA roles can evolve into very effective SREs, and why today is THE day to learn Kubernetes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-12-2331 min
Open||Source||DataOpen Source’s Impact in Academia with Open@RIT's Stephen JacobsFrom a 10-page white paper to creating one of the first University OSPOs - Stephen Jacobs will take us through the 12 years of work it took him to launch a program like Open@RIT. Join Stephen and Sam as they discuss the impact an OSPO has on students' futures, as well as a University's surrounding communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-12-1024 min
Open||Source||DataData Meshes: Big Data Architecture Becoming Distributed, Declarative and Domain OrientedBeyond The Data Lake was Director of Emerging Technologies at ThoughtWorks, Zhamak Dehghani's 2017 paper that was a guiding light for Sam Ramji at another point in his career. Listen to how a Data Mesh allows composition of multi-model data across an organization and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-11-2527 min
Open||Source||DataData on Kubernetes: Platform, Resource, and Ecosystem tooling with Microsoft Azure’s Lachlan EvensonHow do we create free and open data sets that are trustworthy? Microsoft Azure’s Principal Program Manager Lachlan Evenson and Sam Ramji discuss standards for accessing data, and the magic that can happen with data on Kubernetes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-11-1228 min
Open||Source||DataData, Kubernetes, and Our Best Selves with Google’s Kelsey HightowerInspire, collaborate, and solve together. Google Cloud Principal Engineer, Kelsey Hightower joins Sam Ramji to discuss the future of Data and Kubernetes, and what it means to participate in a welcoming developer community, while igniting positive growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-2931 min
Open||Source||DataCulture and Cognition in DevOps with Alchemist Accelerator’s Rachel ChalmersSam invites Rachel Chalmers, an investor, advisor, and technology industry analyst for over 20 years, for a candid conversation about the DevOps culture of shared purpose and blamelessness. Sam and Rachel explore how process, trust, and care for each other creates more innovation and gives us the opportunity to change and grow as human beings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-1533 min
Open||Source||DataOpen Source Sustainability with AWS Exec + Tech Columnist Matt AsayMatt Asay shares his journey through open source and behind-the-scenes stories on what gives these communities their strength: its people and their voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-0137 min
Open||Source||DataStorytelling in Product Development with Google’s Patricia BoswellBehind every great product is a great story. Sam invites Google Staff Technical Writer Patricia Boswell to discuss her role of technical writing in software and the importance of using narrative as a North Star when designing a product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-09-1537 min
Open||Source||DataIntroducing Open||Source||Data with Sam RamjiWhat can we learn from cloud-native development and how can we share that with developers, engineers, product owners, and product managers of the new world? Join DataStax Chief Strategy Officer and 25-year open source veteran, Sam Ramji, as he interviews innovators who are shaping the future of open source data, open source software, data on Kubernetes, data in DevOps, data in AI, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-09-0300 min