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The Data Engineering Show

The Data Engineering Show

Written by: The Firebolt Data Bros
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 The Data Engineering Show is a podcast for data engineering and BI practitioners to go beyond theory. Learn from the biggest influencers in tech about their practical day-to-day data challenges and solutions in a casual and fun setting. SEASON 1 DATA BROS Eldad and Boaz Farkash shared the same stuffed toys growing up as well as a big passion for data. After founding Sisense and building it to become a high-growth analytics unicorn, they moved on to their next venture, Firebolt, a leading high-performance cloud data warehouse. SEASON 2 DATA BROS In season 2 Eldad adopted a brilliant new little brother, and with their shared love for query processing, the connection was immediate. After excelling in his MS, Computer Science degree, Benjamin Wagner joined Firebolt to lead its query processing team and is a rising star in the data space. For inquiries contact tamar@firebolt.io Website: https://www.firebolt.io© 2024 The Firebolt Data Bros Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Building Uber's AI Assistant: How Genie Revolutionizes On-Call Support with Paarth Chothani from Uber

    Building Uber's AI Assistant: How Genie Revolutionizes On-Call Support with Paarth Chothani from Uber
    Jul 22 2025
    In this episode of The Data Engineering Show, the bros speak with Paarth, a Staff Engineer at Uber, about his work on Genie - an innovative AI assistant that revolutionizes on-call support by combining RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) with agent-based automation to help engineers find solutions faster.
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    26 mins
  • From Zero to 100M Users: Inside Notion’s Data Stack and AI Strategy with Sumit Gupta

    From Zero to 100M Users: Inside Notion’s Data Stack and AI Strategy with Sumit Gupta
    Jun 10 2025
    Dive into the future of data engineering with Sumit Gupta, Lead BI Engineer at Notion, as he shares insights with the bros on navigating the AI revolution in modern data stacks. From leveraging tools like Snowflake and dbt to automating content creation with AI, discover how traditional technical skills are evolving alongside the rise of AI. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just starting your journey, learn why embracing AI isn't optional and how to balance technical expertise with crucial soft skills in this rapidly changing landscape. Get an insider's perspective on working at tech giants like Notion, Snowflake, and Dropbox, while exploring practical applications of AI in both professional and personal contexts.
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    22 mins
  • How Rising Wave Is Redefining Real-Time Data with Postgres Power

    How Rising Wave Is Redefining Real-Time Data with Postgres Power
    May 7 2025
    In this episode of The Data Engineering Show, the bros sit with Yingjun Wu, founder and CEO of Rising Wave, to explore the innovative world of stream processing systems. Yingjun shares his journey from academic research to creating a Postgres-compatible streaming system that drastically reduces resource usage. They discuss how Rising Wave's S3-based architecture and Postgres compatibility provide advantages over traditional systems like Flink, and explore the increasing role of Apache Iceberg in data pipelines.
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    32 mins
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