Snowflake Summit 2025: AI, Acceleration, and a Lot of Inspiration

The message at Snowflake Summit 2025 was clear the future of data is here, and it’s infused with AI. Between keynotes packed announcements (with live orchestra) and more casual get togethers, this year’s Summit felt like a signal that the data and AI world is officially leveling up. Snowflake Summit 2025 was a whirlwind of… Continue reading Snowflake Summit 2025: AI, Acceleration, and a Lot of Inspiration

Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025 Announcements

Databricks made a series of significant product and feature announcements during its Data + AI Summit in San Francisco. For those that couldn’t attend, I wanted to break down each announcement focusing on what was announced, why it matters, and how we should think about it as practitioners.  Databricks One: Unified Experience for Business Users… Continue reading Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025 Announcements

Apache Iceberg: A Game Changer Table Format for Big Data Analytics

In today’s data-driven business landscape, organizations are continuously seeking ways to optimize their data architecture to support faster, more reliable analytics. Apache Iceberg has emerged as a game-changing table format for data lakes, addressing long-standing pain points and enabling businesses to extract maximum value from their data assets. This article explores how Iceberg is revolutionizing… Continue reading Apache Iceberg: A Game Changer Table Format for Big Data Analytics

A Data Intelligence Platform: What Is It?

As data continues to be a crucial asset for modern businesses, having a sophisticated approach to managing that data is no longer optional—it’s essential. This is where a Data Intelligence Platform comes in. It is a system designed to connect, process, and extract actionable insights from enterprise data using AI-driven learning. Databricks is at the… Continue reading A Data Intelligence Platform: What Is It?

Unlocking Agility and Efficiency with Databricks SQL Serverless Warehouse

In the ever-evolving world of data management, the quest for simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and seamless performance is a constant challenge. Fortunately, the introduction of Databricks SQL Serverless Warehouse has revolutionized how organizations approach their data workloads. Our Founder and CEO, Josh Miramant, sheds light on how Databricks Serverless differs from traditional Databricks clusters and the transformative… Continue reading Unlocking Agility and Efficiency with Databricks SQL Serverless Warehouse

Embarking on a Data Journey with Mountaineering Precision: Setting Clear Objectives

Clear objectives are the strategic waypoints that define your data journey, ensuring every step taken contributes to overall success. In this blog, we delve into the significance of clear objectives in the data realm, drawing parallels from the world of mountaineering to shed light on their importance and implementation. Setting Clear Objectives Setting clear objectives… Continue reading Embarking on a Data Journey with Mountaineering Precision: Setting Clear Objectives