Apache Iceberg as the new S3 and Data Analytics with Starburst | Episode #86
Great Things with Great Tech Podcast
Anthony Spiteri
5 • 4 Ratings
🗓️ 1 July 2024
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
Justin Borgman, Co-Founder and CEO of Starburst, explores the cutting-edge world of data management and analytics. Justin shares insights into Starburst's innovative use of Trino and Apache Iceberg, revolutionizing data warehousing and analytics. Learn about the company's journey, the evolution of data lakes, and the role of data science in modern enterprises. Episode Overview: In Episode 86 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri chats with Justin Borgman, Co-Founder and CEO of Starburst. This episode dives into the transformative world of data management and analytics, exploring how Starburst leverages cutting-edge technologies like Trino and Apache Iceberg to revolutionize data warehousing. Justin shares his journey from founding Hadapt to leading Starburst, the evolution of data lakes, and the critical role of data science in today's tech landscape. Key Topics Discussed: Starburst’s Origins and Vision: Justin discusses the founding of Starburst and the vision to democratize data access and eliminate data silos. Trino and Iceberg: The importance of Trino as a SQL query engine and Iceberg as an open table format in modern data management. Data Democratization: How Starburst enables organizations to perform high-performance analytics on data stored anywhere, avoiding vendor lock-in. Data Science Evolution: Insights into what it takes to become a data scientist today, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptability. Future of Data Management: The shift towards data and AI operating systems, and Starburst’s role in shaping this future. Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Starburst, Trino, Apache Iceberg, Teradata, Hadoop, SQL, S3, Azure, Google Cloud Storage, Kafka, Dell, Data Lakehouse, AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Governance, Data Ingestion, Data Management, Capacity Management, Data Security, Compliance, Open Source ☑️ Web: https://www.starburst.io ☑️ Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Be on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the full episode on our platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmB_pjGb5Js Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l9aZpvwhWcdmL0lErpUHC?si=x3YOQw_4Sp-vtdjyroMk3Q Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries-with-jack-rhysider-episode-83/id1519439787?i=1000654665731 Follow Us: Website: https://gtwgt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/GTwGTPodcast ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
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| 0:00.0 | A lot of people would know what Starbursts lollies are, right? |
| 0:03.0 | Do you see bursts of flavor that pack a punch? |
| 0:05.0 | Also, many of us have run an SQL Star query, pulling in everything hoping to make sense of an overwhelming amount of data. |
| 0:13.0 | But as data continues to grow and explode in volume, orgs need something more powerful, something that brings all those diverse data sets together seamlessly. |
| 0:21.5 | Enter Starburst. |
| 0:26.8 | Today's guest on episode 86 of Great Things with Great Tech is Justin Borgman, co-founder and CEO of Starburst. |
| 0:28.7 | Starburst leverages technologies like Trino and Apache Iceberg to offer high-performance data |
| 0:33.6 | warehousing and analytics without the need for traditional data warehouses, |
| 0:38.4 | enabling organizations to derive actionable insights from their data more effectively. |
| 0:43.2 | This is Great Things with Great Tech. |
| 0:44.7 | The podcast, Highline companies doing great things with great technology. |
| 0:48.2 | Don't forget to head to YouTube at GTWGT Podcast or on all good podcasting platforms. |
| 0:54.1 | Subscribe, follow to make sure you never miss an episode. |
| 0:56.8 | And now, episode 86 with Justin Starburst, the data management and analytics company. |
| 1:07.5 | All right. |
| 1:08.2 | Hey Justin. |
| 1:09.1 | Welcome to the show. |
| 1:10.2 | First and foremost, I'm really interested in your background. |
| 1:14.1 | Obviously, we're going to get into Starburst and everything, you know, big data and data |
| 1:18.3 | science. |
| 1:18.8 | I think it's such a critical part of, you know, IT and enterprise today. |
| 1:23.3 | Data is getting more and more critical. |
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