In The Grand Schema of Things

Welcome to "In The Grand Schema of Things," the podcast where your host, Alex Merced, takes you on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of Data Tech History and Concepts. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of data technology, explore its fascinating past, and delve into the cutting-edge concepts shaping our data-driven future. In each episode, Alex Merced, a seasoned data enthusiast and technology historian, brings his passion and expertise to the forefront. He shares captivating stories from the annals of data tech history, highlighting pivotal moments, trailblazing innovations, and the brilliant minds behind them. From the invention of the first data storage devices to the rise of modern data analytics, Alex leaves no byte unturned. But "In The Grand Schema of Things" isn't just a stroll down memory lane. It's also a beacon guiding you through the complex concepts and trends defining today's data landscape. Whether you're an aspiring data scientist, a curious tech enthusiast, or simply someone intrigued by the power of data, this podcast offers valuable insights and knowledge. So, if you're ready to embark on a data-driven odyssey, join Alex Merced on "In The Grand Schema of Things." Tune in to unravel the mysteries, celebrate the milestones, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving realm of data technology. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the world of data, there's always something exciting to discover "In The Grand Schema of Things." Subscribe now and let the data adventure begin! Find all episodes here: https://host.alexmercedpodcast.com/series/grandschema/ Follow Alex on Twitter at: @amdatalakehouse

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FREE Apache Iceberg Crash Course

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07-09
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9 – Data Protection by Design and by Default

The “Data Protection by Design and Default ” principle is a critical concept in data compliance, especially under regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe. This principle ensures that data protection safeguards are embedded into the design of data systems and business practices from the outset. In this episode,, Alex discusses the […]

05-23
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8 – Thinking Through Data Models for Incremental Ingestion

Alex Merced talks about how different modeling approaches can have different implications for doing incremental ingestion into analytics systems. Hands-On Lakehouse Laptop Exercises:– MongoDB with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-mongodb-dashboard– SQLServer with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-sqlserver-dashboard– Postgres with Dremio: https://bit.ly/am-postgres-to-dashboard https://bio.alexmerced.com/data

04-17
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7 – How do you model graph data?

Alex Merced discusses Graph Data and How you model it. Build a Data Lakehouse on Your Laptop Deploy Deploy into Production

03-28
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#1 – intro to catalogs, manifests and metadata. Oh my!

In this episode, Alex Merced introduces his new podcast “Catalogs, Manifests, and Metadata. Oh my!” covering open-source data projects like Apache Iceberg and others. Make sure to subscribe, this podcast will be showing up in podcast directories over the next week or so of the publishing of this episode. Follow Alex Merced, find all links […]

03-25
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6 – An Overview of what is Data Vault Modeling

Alex Merced discusses what is Data Vault Modeling.

02-21
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5 – Understanding Data Mesh

Alex Merced discusses what is data mesh Follow Alex Merced, Links are all here:https://bio.alexmerced.com/data Read Alex’s recent blogs at dremio.com/blog

02-02
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4 – Inmon & Kimball Warehouse Modeling

Alex Merced talks about the high-level differences between mainline approaches to modeling a data warehouse. Social Links: bio.alexmerced.com/data Youtube: youtube.com/@alexmerceddata

01-21
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2024 Preview – Data/Web Content

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01-09
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3 – Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD)

Alex Merced discusses the data modeling concept of Slowly Changing Dimension and goes over SCD types 1-6

12-20
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2 – Data Modeling vs Data Management

Alex Merced discusses what is the difference between Data Management and Data Modeling and why they both matter.

10-31
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Call for Speakers – Subsurface 2024 (Live in NYC May 2024)

Submit your talks here: https://www.dremio.com/subsurface/

10-30
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1 – Data Look Back: From On-Prem Data Warehouses to Zero-ETL Data Lakehouses

Alex Merced goes through the history of data talking about how tools and platforms have evolved up today’s cutting edge architectural patterns.

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