Gnarly Data Waves

Episode 12

April 11, 2023

How to Modernize Hive to the Data Lakehouse with Dremio and Apache Iceberg

We all want to overcome the many challenges we find with data drift, infra costs and performance. In this talk we’ll discuss the path to taking your hadoop based data lake and using Dremio and Apache Iceberg to modernize it into a full blown data lakehouse that will simplify workflows, increase performance and lower costs.

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Data lakehouse

Unlocking Potential with Apache Iceberg

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Alex Merced

Alex Merced is a Senior Tech Evangelist for Dremio, a developer, and a seasoned instructor with a rich professional background. Having worked with companies like GenEd Systems, Crossfield Digital, CampusGuard, and General Assembly.

Alex is a co-author of the O’Reilly Book “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide.” With a deep understanding of the subject matter, Alex has shared his insights as a speaker at events including Data Day Texas, OSA Con, P99Conf and Data Council.

Driven by a profound passion for technology, Alex has been instrumental in disseminating his knowledge through various platforms. His tech content can be found in blogs, videos, and his podcasts, Datanation and Web Dev 101.

Moreover, Alex Merced has made contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities by developing a range of libraries. Notable examples include SencilloDB, CoquitoJS, and dremio-simple-query, among others.

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How to Modernize Hive to the Data Lakehouse with Dremio and Apache Iceberg

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It’s Time To Consider a Hybrid Lakehouse Strategy

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Mastering Dremio’s Well-Architected Framework: Overview & Security: Overview and Security

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