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.
00:00 - Introduction to Starburst and Modern Data Challenges
00:31 - Welcoming Justin Borgman, Co-Founder and CEO of Starburst
01:07 - Justin Borgman's Background and Journey in Big Data
01:37 - Early Career and Founding of Hadapt
02:15 - Transition to Teradata and Discovering Trino at Facebook
03:24 - Founding Starburst and the Vision Behind It
04:25 - Difference Between Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Data Lakehouses
05:24 - Evolution of Data Lakes and the Role of Hadoop
06:34 - The Problem of Data Sprawl and Starburst’s Solution
08:07 - Starburst’s Value Proposition and Mission Statement
09:35 - Overview of Starburst Galaxy and Starburst Enterprise
11:20 - The Importance of Trino and Open-Source Contributions
13:00 - The Role of Iceberg in Modern Data Management
14:32 - Data Democratization and Vendor Lock-In Challenges
16:35 - Typical Use Cases and Customer Examples
18:10 - AI and ML in Data Management and Starburst's Role
20:00 - Data Ingestion, Governance, and Capacity Management
22:00 - Data Security and Compliance with Starburst
23:45 - Becoming a Data Scientist and Required Skills
26:03 - The Future of Starburst and Data Management Innovation
27:45 - Closing Remarks and Future Directions for Starburst
29:00 - Comcast Use Case: Enhancing Customer Experience
30:45 - Practical Applications of Iceberg and Trino
32:30 - Real-Time Analytics and Query Optimization
34:20 - Addressing Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
36:15 - The Impact of Open Source on Data Management
38:00 - Scaling Data Solutions for Enterprise Needs
40:00 - Final Thoughts and Insights from Justin Borgman
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
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