Best Charna Parkey Podcasts (2025)

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Building Open-Source LLMs with Philosophy | Anastasia Stasenko 57:45

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4h ago57:45

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Join Charna Parkey as she welcomes Anastasia Stasenko, CEO and co-founder of peleus, through her unique journey from philosophy to building open-source, energy-efficient LLMs. Discover how peleus is revolutionizing the AI landscape by training models exclusively on open data and establishing a precedent for ethical and socially acceptable AI. Learn…

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Democratizing Cloud Infrastructure | Kevin Carter 59:19

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Discover 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. TIMESTAMP…

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AI and the Future of Media Consumption | Pete Pachal 1:03:58

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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 environmen…

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Your AI Roadmap: Building a Career, Revenue and a Future in AI | Dr. Joan Bajorek 55:36

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In 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, burno…

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Cooperative Systems, Data Transparency & Quality and the Year of Small AI | Dr. Jason Corso 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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Dr. 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. QUOTES Charna Parkey "Knowing the right data is incredibly important, because it'll save you money, but predicting the impact …

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Building the Future of Streaming Data | Alex Gallego 55:48

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In 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 t…

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What is Neuro-Symbolic AI? | Emin Can Turan 56:22

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In 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-…

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How to Empower Non-Technical Teams with Data Insights | Suzanne El-Moursi 55:23

3M ago55:23

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Learn 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. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:02:30 - Journey to Br…

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Open Source AI and Copyright: Building Ethical Models | Kent Keirsey 1:10:19

4M ago1:10:19

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Kicking 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. Quotes Kent Keirsey "When we look at open…

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Building Trust in AI: From Open Source to Global Impact with host, Charna Parkey 44:03

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Join 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.By DataStax

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AI Regulations in Financial Services with Vinay Kumar 54:05

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Vinay 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 Quotes Vinay Kumar "I always believe in this: you don't need to solve a very large problem. Maybe it …

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The importance and the Challenges & Solutions of AI Literacy with Brian Magerko 54:19

10M ago54:19

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Quotes Brian 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 plac…

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Demystifying AI Governance: A Practical Guide for Organizations with Heather Domin 47:44

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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. Hea…

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Transforming Food Systems with Regenerative AI with Ethan Soloviev 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

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Ethan 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. Timestamps 1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00 - 00:01:16) 2. Ethan'…

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Redefining AI Ethics: The Key Role of Explainability with Beth Rudden 53:18

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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…

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Eliminating AI Bias Through Inclusive Data Annotation with Andrea Brown 45:56

12M ago45:56

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Learn 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…

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Regulation's Role in Driving Responsible AI with Asa Whillock 58:16

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In 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…

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Transforming Client Experience with AI with Robbi Armstrong 1:00:25

1y ago1:00:25

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Join 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 assista…

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Navigating Open Source Talent, AI & Policy Challenges with Amanda Brock 40:16

1y ago40:16

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Amanda 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…

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Using AI to Impact Performance Feedback Equity with Tacita Morway 48:01

1y ago48:01

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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 com…

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The Ethical Path to High-Quality AI Data with Fabiana Clemente 50:12

1y ago50:12

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How 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 start…

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Disrupting Data Analysis with Avi Press 50:35

1y ago50:35

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Join 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 alte…

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Tech, Trust, and Transformation with Paula Paul 53:58

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On 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, …

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An Innovative Approach to AI & NLP with Milos Rusic 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

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Starting 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 …

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New Beginnings: Open||Source||Data in Transition 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

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This 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 ove…

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The Intersection of Open Source and AI with Stefano Maffulli & Stephen O’Grady 55:40

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This episode features a panel discussion with Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative (OSI); and Stephen O’Grady, Co-founder of RedMonk. Stefano has decades of experience in open source advocacy. He co-founded the Italian chapter of Free Software Foundation Europe, built the developer community of the OpenStack Foundation…

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Throwback: The AI-Native Stack with Mikiko Bazeley, Zain Hasan, and Tuana Celik 57:37

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This 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 ne…

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How We Should Think About Data Reliability for Our LLMs with Mona Rakibe 38:17

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This episode features an interview with Mona Rakibe, CEO and Co-founder of Telmai, an AI-based data observability platform built for open architecture. Mona is a veteran in the data infrastructure space and has held engineering and product leadership positions that drove product innovation and growth strategies for startups and enterprises. She has…

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Throwback: Open Source Innovation, The GPL for Data, and The Data In to Data Out Ratio with Larry Augustin 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

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This 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 v…

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Reframing Machine Learning and AI-Assisted Development with Jorge Torres 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

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This episode features an interview with Jorge Torres, Co-founder and CEO of MindsDB. MindsDB is a virtual AI database that works with existing data to help developers build AI-centered apps. In 2008, Jorge began his work on scaling solutions using machine learning as the first full-time engineer at Couchsurfing, growing the company from a few thous…

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A Sam Ramji Feature: The Evolution of Open Source, Kubernetes, and AI's Forward Journey 1:09:46

1+ y ago1:09:46

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On this episode, we’ve partnered with the Future Rodeo podcast for a discussion between Sam and Matt Wallace. Matt is the Chief Technology Officer and EVP at Faction, a pioneer of multi-cloud data services, and host of Future Rodeo. In this episode, Sam and Matt discuss Microsoft’s transformation, the impact of Kubernetes on container orchestration…

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The Importance of Open Source Data for Generative AI, Now and in the Future with Abby Kearns 46:14

2y ago46:14

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This 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 directo…

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The Value of Reproducibility and Ease of AI Deployment with Daniel Lenton 33:58

2y ago33:58

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This 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 …

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ML Engineering Teams and Niche Chat Bot Experiences with Demetrios Brinkmann 50:17

2y ago50:17

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This 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 Demetrio…

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Building With Trust, Inspiration, and Reputation with Jaya Gupta, Yuliia Tkachova, and Omoju Miller 4:12

2y ago4:12

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This 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,…

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FMOps and a Founders Automated Future with Jaya Gupta 33:49

2y ago33:49

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This 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 …

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Web3 and Putting Reputation on Code with ML with Omoju Miller 1:02:01

2y ago1:02:01

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This 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…

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The Human Right to Privacy and Caring About UX Design with Yuliia Tkachova 46:34

2y ago46:34

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This 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 u…

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Determinism in Complex Environments and Workflow Services with Maxim Fateev 42:06

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This 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 …

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The AI-Native Stack in Practice with Charna Parkey and Sam Bean 1:06:25

2y ago1:06:25

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This 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 pas…

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The AI-Native Stack with Mikiko Bazeley, Zain Hasan, and Tuana Celik 56:48

2+ y ago56:48

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This 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 ne…

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Special Episode: Data on Kubernetes and Cassandra Forward with Patrick McFadin 18:44

2+ y ago18:44

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This 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 Apac…

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Making Graph Data Easier with Open Initiatives with Denise Gosnell 40:10

2+ y ago40:10

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This 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, patent…

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Advising Big Data and The Future of AI/ML with Ben Lorica 48:13

2+ y ago48:13

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This 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 Pod…

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Functional Programming and an Ideal Data Stack Building Experience with Holden Karau 45:11

2+ y ago45:11

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This 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…

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Workflow Engines and Building a Domain Specific Language for Data Quality with Tom Baeyens 33:47

2+ y ago33:47

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This 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 o…

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Enabling Edge Workers, AI & ML, and The Future of Data Science with Matthew Rocklin 44:14

2+ y ago44:14

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This 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 mi…

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OSPOs, Measuring Community Success, and Self Knowledge with Nithya Ruff 34:44

2+ y ago34:44

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This 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-…

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IoT Databases, Digital Twins, and Real Holodecks with Jonathan Beri 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

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This 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 digit…

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Healthcare Infrastructure, ALS Research and Reliable Data with Indu Navar 46:00

2+ y ago46:00

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This 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 usin…