Welcome to The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI — the podcast where we keep you up to date with insights and ideas propelling the Airflow community forward. Join us each week, as we explore the current state, future and potential of Airflow with leading thinkers in the community, and discover how best to leverage this workflow management system to meet the ever-evolving needs of data engineering and AI ecosystems. Podcast Webpage: https://www.astronomer.io/podcast/
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Leveraging Airflow To Build Scalable and Reliable Data Platforms at 99acres.com with Samyak Jain
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Data orchestration is evolving rapidly, with dynamic workflows becoming the cornerstone of modern data engineering. In this episode, we are joined by Samyak Jain, Senior Software Engineer - Big Data at 99acres.com. Samyak shares insights from his journey with Apache Airflow, exploring how his team built a self-service platform that enables non-tech…
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Hybrid Testing Solutions for Autonomous Driving at Bosch with Jens Scheffler and Christian Schilling
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Testing autonomous vehicles demands precision, scalability and powerful orchestration tools — enter Apache Airflow, a key component of Bosch’s cutting-edge testing framework. In this episode, we sit down with Jens Scheffler, Test Execution Cluster Technical Architect, and Christian Schilling, Product Owner Open Loop Testing Automated Driving, both …
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Scaling a data orchestration platform to manage thousands of tasks daily demands innovative solutions and strategic problem-solving. In this episode, we explore the complexities of scaling Airflow and the challenges of orchestrating thousands of tasks in dynamic data environments. Jonathan Rainer, Former Platform Engineer at Monzo Bank, joins us to…
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The future of data engineering lies in seamless orchestration and automation. In this episode, Arjun Anandkumar, Data Engineer at Telia, shares how his team uses Airflow to drive analytics and AI workflows. He highlights the challenges of scaling data platforms and how adopting best practices can simplify complex processes for teams across the orga…
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Transforming bottlenecked finance processes into streamlined, automated systems requires the right tools and a forward-thinking approach. In this episode, Mihir Samant, Senior Data Analyst at Etraveli Group, joins us to share how his team leverages Airflow to revolutionize finance automation. With extensive experience in data workflows and a passio…
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Inside Ford’s Data Transformation: Advanced Orchestration Strategies with Vasantha Kosuri-Marshall
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Data engineering is entering a new era, where orchestration and automation are redefining how large-scale projects operate. This episode features Vasantha Kosuri-Marshall, Data and ML Ops Engineer at Ford Motor Company. Vasantha shares her expertise in managing complex data pipelines. She takes us through Ford's transition to cloud platforms, the a…
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Data is the backbone of every modern business, but unlocking its full potential requires the right tools and strategies. In this episode, Ryan Delgado, Director of Engineering at Ramp, joins us to explore how innovative data platforms can transform business operations and fuel growth. He shares insights on integrating Apache Airflow, optimizing dat…
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What does it take to go from fixing a broken link to becoming a committer for one of the world’s leading open-source projects? Amogh Desai, Senior Software Engineer at Astronomer, takes us through his journey with Apache Airflow. From small contributions to building meaningful connections in the open-source community, Amogh’s story provides actiona…
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Data orchestration and machine learning are shaping how organizations handle massive datasets and drive customer-focused strategies. Tools like Apache Airflow are central to this transformation. In this episode, Vasyl Vasyuta, R&D Team Leader at Optimove, joins us to discuss how his team leverages Airflow to optimize data processing, orchestrate ma…
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Bridging the gap between data teams and business priorities is essential for maximizing impact and building value-driven workflows. Katie Bauer, Senior Director of Data at GlossGenius, joins us to share her principles for creating effective, aligned data teams. In this episode, Katie draws from her experience at GlossGenius, Reddit and Twitter to h…
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Scaling deployments for a billion users demands innovation, precision and resilience. In this episode, we dive into how LinkedIn optimizes its continuous deployment process using Apache Airflow. Rahul Gade, Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn, shares his insights on building scalable systems and democratizing deployments for over 10,000 engineers. …
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How Uber Manages 1 Million Daily Tasks Using Airflow, with Shobhit Shah and Sumit Maheshwari
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When data orchestration reaches Uber’s scale, innovation becomes a necessity, not a luxury. In this episode, we discuss the innovations behind Uber’s unique Airflow setup. With our guests Shobhit Shah and Sumit Maheshwari, both Staff Software Engineers at Uber, we explore how their team manages one of the largest data workflow systems in the world.…
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Efficient data orchestration is the backbone of modern analytics and AI-driven workflows. Without the right tools, even the best data can fall short of its potential. In this episode, Andrea Bombino, Co-Founder and Head of Analytics Engineering at Astrafy, shares insights into his team’s approach to optimizing data transformation and orchestration …
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Data orchestration is evolving faster than ever and Apache Airflow 3 is set to revolutionize how enterprises handle complex workflows. In this episode, we dive into the exciting advancements with Vikram Koka, Chief Strategy Officer at Astronomer and PMC Member at The Apache Software Foundation. Vikram shares his insights on the evolution of Airflow…
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Data and AI are revolutionizing HR, empowering leaders to measure performance and drive strategic decisions like never before. In this episode, we explore the transformation of HR technology with Guy Dassa, Chief Technology Officer at 15Five, as he shares insights into their evolving data platform. Guy discusses how 15Five equips HR leaders with to…
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Unlocking engineering productivity goes beyond coding — it’s about managing knowledge efficiently. In this episode, we explore the innovative ways in which Dosu leverages Airflow for data orchestration and supports the Airflow project. Devin Stein, Founder of Dosu, shares his insights on how engineering teams can focus on value-added work by automa…
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Harnessing data at scale is the key to driving innovation in autonomous vehicle technology. In this episode, we uncover how advanced orchestration tools are transforming machine learning operations in the automotive industry. Serjesh Sharma, Supervisor ADAS Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) at Ford Motor Company, joins us to discuss the challenge…
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Data failures are inevitable but how you manage them can define the success of your operations. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of data engineering and AI with Brendan Frick, Senior Engineering Manager, Data at GumGum. Brendan shares his unique approach to managing task failures and DAG issues in a high-stakes ad-tech environment.…
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From Sensors to Datasets: Enhancing Airflow at Astronomer with Maggie Stark and Marion Azoulai
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A 13% reduction in failure rates — this is how two data scientists at Astronomer revolutionized their data pipelines using Apache Airflow.In this episode, we enter the world of data orchestration and AI with Maggie Stark and Marion Azoulai, both Senior Data Scientists at Astronomer. Maggie and Marion discuss how their team re-architected their use …
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Mastering the flow of data is essential for driving innovation and efficiency in today’s competitive landscape. In this episode, we explore the evolution of data orchestration and the pivotal role of Apache Airflow in modern data workflows.Ben Tallman, Chief Technology Officer at M Science, joins us and shares his extensive experience with Airflow,…
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Welcome to The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI — the podcast where we keep you up to date with insights and ideas propelling the Airflow community forward.Join us each week, as we explore the current state, future and potential of Airflow with leading thinkers in the community, and discover how best to leverage this workf…
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Data orchestration is revolutionizing the way companies manage and process data. In this episode, we explore the critical role of data orchestration in modern data workflows and how Apache Airflow is used to enhance data processing and AI model deployment.Hannan Kravitz, Data Engineering Team Leader at Artlist, joins us to share his insights on lev…
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Data engineering is constantly evolving and staying ahead means mastering tools like Apache Airflow. In this episode, we explore the world of data engineering with Alexandre Magno Lima Martins, Senior Data Engineer at Teya. Alexandre talks about optimizing data workflows and the smart solutions they've created at Teya to make data processing easier…
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Managing data workflows well can change the game for any company. In this episode, we talk about how Airflow makes this possible. Larry Komenda, Chief Technology Officer at Campbell, shares how Airflow supports their operations and improves efficiency.Larry discusses his role at Campbell, their switch to Airflow, and its impact. We look at their st…
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How Laurel Uses Airflow To Enhance Machine Learning Pipelines with Vincent La and Jim Howard
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The world of timekeeping for knowledge workers is transforming through the use of AI and machine learning. Understanding how to leverage these technologies is crucial for improving efficiency and productivity.In this episode, we’re joined by Vincent La, Principal Data Scientist at Laurel, and Jim Howard, Principal Machine Learning Engineer at Laure…
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