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AI Engineering PodcastUnderstanding The Operational And Organizational Challenges Of Agentic AISummaryIn this episode of the AI Engineering podcast Julian LaNeve, CTO of Astronomer, talks about transitioning from simple LLM applications to more complex agentic AI systems. Julian shares insights into the challenges and considerations of this evolution, emphasizing the importance of starting with simpler applications to build operational knowledge and intuition. He discusses the parallels between microservices and agentic AI, highlighting the need for careful orchestration and observability to manage complexity and ensure reliability, and explores the technical requirements for deploying AI systems, including data infrastructure, orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, and understanding the probabilistic nature of AI...2025-04-211h 12
Tech Innovators SpotlightRevolutionizing Data for AI: Astronomer’s VisionIn this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni dives into AI and data pipeline innovation with Julian LaNeve, CTO of Astronomer. Julian shares how Astronomer empowers organizations to manage massive-scale data pipelines using Apache Airflow, the popular orchestration tool originally developed by Airbnb. They discuss Astronomer's journey from building their own product to becoming the leading provider of managed Airflow solutions, helping companies optimize their data ecosystems. Julian also introduces Astronomer’s latest offering, Astro Observe, designed to enhance observability and data quality at scale. In This Episode You Will Learn: ...2025-01-2226 min
The Artificial Intelligence PodcastInterview #43 - Julian LaNeve, CTO of AstronomerWe sit down with Julian LaNeve, Chief Technology Officer at Astronomer. In this episode, Julian provides an in-depth look into Astronomer's journey as a front-runner in data orchestration and engineering. He discusses the innovative strategies and technologies that set Astronomer apart, the evolving landscape of data engineering, and the challenges and achievements that have shaped the company's path. Dive into an insightful discussion about the future of data technology, the culture driving Astronomer's success, and the vision that Julian LaNeve brings to the forefront of this dynamic field.2024-06-2133 min
That DOS Won’t HuntNY Tech Week: Growing From Silicon Alley to MainstreetA weeklong exploration of the technology scene in New York kicks off June 3. Startups and incumbents, new founders and veterans of the market will come together at NY Tech Week to discuss their respective innovations as well as what they are curious to see evolve.
New York continues to make its presence known as a tech hub as startups rise from its streets while big names such as Google and Meta have offices here. Sometimes those big players even offer supportive resources to up-and-coming New York tech companies. But is New York still just a work in progress...2024-05-3143 min
The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AIThe Future of AI in Data Engineering With Astronomer’s Julian LaNeve and David XueThe world of data orchestration and machine learning is rapidly evolving, and tools like Apache Airflow are at the forefront of these changes. Understanding how to effectively utilize these tools can significantly enhance data processing and AI model deployment.
This episode features Julian LaNeve, CTO at Astronomer, and David Xue, Machine Learning Engineer at Astronomer. They delve into the intricacies of data orchestration, generative AI and the practical applications of these technologies in modern data workflows.
Key Takeaways:
(01:51) The pressure to engage in the generative AI space.
(02:02) Generative AI can elevate data utilization to the next level.
(02:43) The transparency issues...2024-05-3023 min