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Airflow in Action: Powering Instacart's Complex Ecosystem
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Data Flowcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Data Flowcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
The evolution of data orchestration at Instacart highlights the journey from fragmented systems to robust, standardized infrastructure. This transformation has enabled scalability, reliability and democratization of tools for diverse user personas.
In this episode, we’re joined by Anant Agarwal, Software Engineer at Instacart, who shares insights into Instacart's Airflow journey, from its early adoption in 2019 to the present-day centralized cluster approach. Anant discusses the challenges of managing disparate clusters, the implementation of remote executors, and the strategic standardization of infrastructure and DAG patterns to streamline workflows.
Key Takeaways:
(03:49) The impact of external events on business growth and technological evolution.
(04:31) Challenges of managing decentralized systems across multiple teams.
(06:14) The importance of standardizing infrastructure and processes for scalability.
(09:51) Strategies for implementing efficient and repeatable deployment practices.
(12:17) Addressing diverse user personas with tailored solutions.
(14:47) Leveraging remote execution to enhance flexibility and scalability.
(18:36) Benefits of transitioning to a centralized system for organization-wide use.
(20:57) Maintaining an upgrade cadence to stay aligned with the latest advancements.
(23:35) Anticipation for new features and improvements in upcoming software versions.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anantag/
Instacart | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/instacart/
Instacart | Website
https://www.instacart.com
https://airflow.apache.org/
https://aws.amazon.com/ecs/
https://www.terraform.io/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/
Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations.
#AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning
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Airflow in Action: Powering Instacart's Complex Ecosystem
The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Data Flowcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Data Flowcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
The evolution of data orchestration at Instacart highlights the journey from fragmented systems to robust, standardized infrastructure. This transformation has enabled scalability, reliability and democratization of tools for diverse user personas.
In this episode, we’re joined by Anant Agarwal, Software Engineer at Instacart, who shares insights into Instacart's Airflow journey, from its early adoption in 2019 to the present-day centralized cluster approach. Anant discusses the challenges of managing disparate clusters, the implementation of remote executors, and the strategic standardization of infrastructure and DAG patterns to streamline workflows.
Key Takeaways:
(03:49) The impact of external events on business growth and technological evolution.
(04:31) Challenges of managing decentralized systems across multiple teams.
(06:14) The importance of standardizing infrastructure and processes for scalability.
(09:51) Strategies for implementing efficient and repeatable deployment practices.
(12:17) Addressing diverse user personas with tailored solutions.
(14:47) Leveraging remote execution to enhance flexibility and scalability.
(18:36) Benefits of transitioning to a centralized system for organization-wide use.
(20:57) Maintaining an upgrade cadence to stay aligned with the latest advancements.
(23:35) Anticipation for new features and improvements in upcoming software versions.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anantag/
Instacart | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/instacart/
Instacart | Website
https://www.instacart.com
https://airflow.apache.org/
https://aws.amazon.com/ecs/
https://www.terraform.io/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/
https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/
Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations.
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Telemetry has the potential to guide the future of Airflow, but only if it’s implemented transparently and with community trust. In this episode, we’re joined by Bolke de Bruin , Director at Metyis and a long-time Airflow PMC member. Bolke discusses how telemetry has been handled in the past, why it matters now and what it will take to get it right. Key Takeaways: (03:20) The role of foundations in establishing credibility and sustainability. (04:52) Why data collection is critical to open-source project direction. (07:24) Lessons learned from previous approaches to user data collection. (10:23) The current state of telemetry in the project. (10:53) Community trust as a prerequisite for technical implementation. (12:54) The importance of managing sensitive data within trusted ecosystems. (16:37) Ethical considerations in balancing participation and access. (18:45) Forward-looking ideas for improving workflow design and usability. Resources Mentioned: Bolke de Bruin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolke/ Metyis | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/metyis/ Metyis | Website http://www.metyis.com Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ Airflow Summit https://airflowsummit.org/ Airflow Dev List https://lists.apache.org/list.html?dev@airflow.apache.org https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Contributing to open-source projects can be daunting, but it can also unlock unexpected innovation. This episode showcases how one engineer’s journey with Apache Airflow led to impactful UI enhancements and infrastructure solutions at scale. Shubham Raj , Software Engineer II at Cloudera , shares how his team built a drag-and-drop DAG editor for non-coders, contributions which helped shape the Airflow 3.0 Ul and introduced features like external XCom control and bulk APls. Key Takeaways: (02:30) Day-to-day responsibilities building platforms that simplify orchestration. (05:27) Factors that make onboarding into large open-source projects accessible. (07:35) The value of improved user interfaces for task state visibility and control. (09:49) Enabling faster debugging by exposing internal data through APIs. (13:00) Balancing frontend design goals with backend functionality. (14:19) Creating workflow editors that lower the barrier to entry. (16:54) Supporting a variety of task types within a visual DAG builder. (19:32) Common infrastructure challenges faced by orchestration users. (20:37) Addressing dependency management across distributed environments. Resources Mentioned: Shubham Raj https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhamrajofficial/ Cloudera | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudera/ Cloudera | Website https://www.cloudera.com/ Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ 2023 Airflow Summit https://airflowsummit.org/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Managing data pipelines at scale is not just a technical challenge. It is also an organizational one. At Lyft, success means empowering dozens of teams to build with autonomy while enforcing governance and best practices across thousands of workflows. In this episode, we speak with Yunhao Qing , Software Engineer at Lyft , about building a governed data-engineering platform powered by Airflow that balances flexibility, standardization and scale. Key Takeaways: (03:17) Supporting internal teams with a centralized orchestration platform. (04:54) Migrating to a managed service to reduce infrastructure overhead. (06:04) Embedding platform-level governance into custom components. (08:02) Consolidating and regulating the creation of custom code. (09:48) Identifying and correcting inefficient workflow patterns. (11:17) Replacing manual workarounds with native platform features. (14:32) Preparing teams for major version upgrades. (16:03) Leveraging asset-based scheduling for smarter triggers. (18:13) Envisioning GenAI and semantic search for future productivity. Resources Mentioned: Yunhao Qing https://www.linkedin.com/in/yunhao-qing Lyft | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lyft/ Lyft | Website https://www.lyft.com/ Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ Astronomer https://www.astronomer.io/ Kubernetes https://kubernetes.io/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Understanding the complexities of Apache Airflow can be daunting for newcomers and seasoned data engineers. But with the right guidance, mastering the tool becomes an achievable milestone. In this episode, Marc Lamberti , Head of Customer Education at Astronomer , joins us to share his journey from Udemy instructor to driving education at Astronomer, and how he's helping over 100,000 learners demystify Airflow. Key Takeaways: (02:36) Early exposure to Airflow while addressing inefficiencies in data workflows. (04:10) Common barriers to implementing open source tools in enterprise settings. (06:18) The shift from part-time teaching to a full-time focus on Airflow education. (07:53) A modular, guided approach to structuring educational content. (09:57) The value of highlighting underused Airflow features for broader adoption. (12:35) Certifications as a method to assess readiness and uncover knowledge gaps. (13:25) Coverage of essential Airflow concepts in the Fundamentals exam. (16:07) The DAG Authoring exam’s emphasis on practical, advanced features. (20:08) A call for more visible integration of Airflow with AI workflows. Resources Mentioned: Marc Lamberti https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclamberti/ Astronomer | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/ Astronomer Academy https://academy.astronomer.io/ Airflow Fundamentals Certification https://www.astronomer.io/certification/ DAG Authoring Certification https://academy.astronomer.io/plan/astronomer-certification-dag-authoring-for-apache-airflow-exam The Complete Hands-On Introduction to Airflow https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-hands-on-course-to-master-apache-airflow/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=udemyads&utm_campaign=Search_DSA_Beta_Prof_la.EN_cc.ROW-English&campaigntype=Search&portfolio=ROW-English&language=EN&product=Course&test=&audience=DSA&topic=&priority=Beta&utm_content=deal4584&utm_term=_._ag_162511579404_._ad_696197165418_._kw__._de_c_._dm__._pl__._ti_dsa-1677053911088_._li_9061346_._pd__._&matchtype=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21168154305&gbraid=0AAAAADROdO3MpljfP-gssiYSmDEPdhZV9&gclid=Cj0KCQjw097CBhDIARIsAJ3-nxdjZA6G5-Y0-akk6Huksy2PLb04t92J4iNfUSIbMdrSAla_tb-o2N8aArOeEALw_wcB&couponCode=PMNVD3025 https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 Embracing Data Mesh and SQL Sensors for Scalable Workflows at lastminute.com with Alberto Crespi 30:09
The flexibility of Airflow plays a pivotal role in enabling decentralized data architectures and empowering cross-functional teams. In this episode, we speak with Alberto Crespi , Data Architect at lastminute.com , who shares how his team scales Airflow across 12 teams while supporting both vertical and horizontal structures under a data mesh approach. Key Takeaways: (02:17) Defining responsibilities within data architecture teams. (04:15) Consolidating multiple orchestrators into a single solution. (07:00) Scaling Airflow environments with shared infrastructure and DevOps practices. (10:59) Managing dependencies and readiness using SQL sensors. (14:23) Enhancing visibility and response through Slack-integrated monitoring. (19:28) Extending Airflow’s flexibility to run legacy systems. (22:28) Integrating transformation tools into orchestrated pipelines. (25:54) Enabling non-engineers to contribute to pipeline development. (27:33) Fostering adoption through collaboration and communication. Resources Mentioned: Alberto Crespi https://www.linkedin.com/in/crespialberto/ lastminute.com | Website https://lastminute.com Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ dbt Labs https://www.getdbt.com/ Astronomer Cosmos https://github.com/astronomer/astronomer-cosmos GitLab Slack https://slack.com/ Kubernetes https://kubernetes.io/ Confluence https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence Slack https://slack.com/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Innovation in orchestration is redefining how engineers approach both traditional ETL pipelines and emerging AI workloads. Understanding how to harness Airflow’s flexibility and observability is essential for teams navigating today’s evolving data landscape. In this episode, Anu Pabla , Principal Engineer at The ODP Corporation , joins us to discuss her journey from legacy orchestration patterns to AI-native pipelines and why she sees Airflow as the future of AI workload orchestration. Key Takeaways: (03:43) Engaging with external technology communities fosters innovation. (05:05) Mentoring early-career engineers builds confidence in a complex tech landscape. (07:51) Orchestration patterns continue to evolve with modern data needs. (08:41) Managing AI workflows requires structured and flexible orchestration. (10:35) High-quality, meaningful data remains foundational across use cases. (15:08) Community-driven open source tools offer lasting value. (16:59) Self-healing systems support both legacy and AI pipelines. (20:20) Orchestration platforms can drive future AI-native workloads. Resources Mentioned: Anu Pabla https://www.linkedin.com/in/atomicap/ The ODP Corporation https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-odp-corporation/ The ODP Corporation | Website https://www.theodpcorp.com/homepage Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ LlamaIndex https://www.llamaindex.ai/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
The orchestration layer is foundational to building robust AI- and ML-powered data pipelines, especially in complex hybrid enterprise environments. IBM’s partnership with Astronomer reflects a strategic alignment to simplify and scale Airflow-based workflows across industries. In this episode, we’re joined by IBM ’s Senior Product Manager, BJ Adesoji , and GTM PM and Growth Leader , Ryan Yackel . We discuss how IBM customers are using Airflow in production, the challenges they face at scale and what the new IBM–Astronomer collaboration unlocks. Key Takeaways: (03:09) The growing importance of orchestration tools in enterprise environments. (04:48) How organizations are expanding orchestration beyond traditional use cases. (05:24) Common patterns across industries adopting orchestration platforms. (07:16) Why orchestration is essential for supporting business-critical workloads. (10:00) The role of orchestration in compliance and regulatory processes. (13:02) Challenges enterprises face when managing orchestration infrastructure. (14:58) Opportunities to simplify and centralize orchestration at scale. (19:11) The value of integrating orchestration with broader data toolchains. (20:54) How AI is shaping the future of orchestrated data workflows. Resources Mentioned: BJ Adesoji https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-soji/ Ryan Yackel https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanyackel/ IBM | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/databand-ai/ IBM Databand https://www.ibm.com/products/databand IBM DataStage https://www.ibm.com/products/datastage IBM watsonx.governance https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance IBM Knowledge Catalog https://www.ibm.com/products/knowledge-catalog Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ watsonx Orchestrate https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-orchestrate Domino https://domino.ai/ Astronomer https://www.astronomer.io/ Snowflake https://www.snowflake.com/en/ dbt Labs https://www.getdbt.com/ Amazon SageMaker https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/ Cloudera https://www.cloudera.com/ MongoDB https://www.mongodb.com/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Efficient orchestration and maintainability are crucial for data engineering at scale. Gil Reich , Data Developer for Data Science at Wix , shares how his team reduced code duplication, standardized pipelines, and improved Airflow task orchestration using a Python-based framework built within the data science team. In this episode, Gil explains how this internal framework simplifies DAG creation, improves documentation accuracy, and enables consistent task generation for machine learning pipelines. He also shares lessons from complex DAG optimization and maintaining testable code. Key Takeaways: (03:23) Code duplication creates long-term problems. (08:16) Frameworks bring order to complex pipelines. (09:41) Shared functions cut down repetitive code. (17:18) Auto-generated docs stay accurate by design. (22:40) On-demand DAGs support real-time workflows. (25:08) Task-level sensors improve run efficiency. (27:40) Combine local runs with automated tests. (30:09) Clean code helps teams scale faster. Resources Mentioned: Gil Reich https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilreich/ Wix | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wix-com/ Wix | Website https://www.wix.com/ DS DAG Framework https://airflowsummit.org/slides/2024/92-refactoring-dags.pdf Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 Modernizing Legacy Data Systems With Airflow at Procter & Gamble with Adonis Castillo Cordero 22:13
Legacy architecture and AI workloads pose unique challenges at scale, especially in a global enterprise with complex data systems. In this episode, we explore strategies to proactively monitor and optimize pipelines while minimizing downstream failures. Adonis Castillo Cordero , Senior Automation Manager at Procter & Gamble , joins us to share actionable best practices for dependency mapping, anomaly detection and architecture simplification using Apache Airflow. Key Takeaways: (03:13) Integrating legacy data systems into modern architecture. (05:51) Designing workflows for real-time data processing. (07:57) Mapping dependencies early to avoid pipeline failures. (09:02) Building automated monitoring into orchestration frameworks. (12:09) Detecting anomalies to prevent performance bottlenecks. (15:24) Monitoring data quality to catch silent failures. (17:02) Prioritizing responses based on impact severity. (18:55) Simplifying dashboards to highlight critical metrics. Resources Mentioned: Adonis Castillo Cordero https://www.linkedin.com/in/adoniscc/ Procter & Gamble | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/procter-and-gamble/ Procter & Gamble | Website http://www.pg.com Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ OpenLineage https://openlineage.io/ Azure Monitor https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/monitor/ AWS Lookout for Metrics https://aws.amazon.com/lookout-for-metrics/ Monte Carlo https://www.montecarlodata.com/ Great Expectations https://greatexpectations.io/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Building reliable data pipelines starts with maintaining strong data quality standards and creating efficient systems for auditing, publishing and monitoring. In this episode, we explore the real-world patterns and best practices for ensuring data pipelines stay accurate, scalable and trustworthy. Joseph Machado , Senior Data Engineer at Netflix , joins us to share practical insights gleaned from supporting Netflix’s Ads business as well as over a decade of experience in the data engineering space. He discusses implementing audit publish patterns, building observability dashboards, defining in-band and separate data quality checks, and optimizing data validation across large-scale systems. Key Takeaways: . (03:14) Supporting data privacy and engineering efficiency within data systems. (10:41) Validating outputs with reconciliation checks to catch transformation issues. (16:06) Applying standardized patterns for auditing, validating and publishing data. (19:28) Capturing historical check results to monitor system health and improvements. (21:29) Treating data quality and availability as separate monitoring concerns. (26:26) Using containerization strategies to streamline pipeline executions. (29:47) Leveraging orchestration platforms for better visibility and retry capability. (31:59) Managing business pressure without sacrificing data quality practices. (35:46) Starting simple with quality checks and evolving toward more complex frameworks. Resources Mentioned: Joseph Machado https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmachado1991/ Netflix | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/netflix/ Netflix | Website https://www.netflix.com/browse Start Data Engineering https://www.startdataengineering.com/ Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ dbt Labs https://www.getdbt.com/ Great Expectations https://greatexpectations.io/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Creating consistency across data pipelines is critical for scaling engineering teams and ensuring long-term maintainability. In this episode, Snir Israeli , Senior Data Engineer at Next Insurance , shares how enforcing coding standards and investing in developer experience transformed their approach to data engineering. He explains how implementing automated code checks, clear documentation practices and a scoring system helped drive alignment across teams, improve collaboration and reduce technical debt in a fast-growing data environment. Key Takeaways: (02:59) Inconsistencies in code style create challenges for collaboration and maintenance. (04:22) Programmatically enforcing rules helps teams scale their best practices. (08:55) Performance improvements in data pipelines lead to infrastructure cost savings. (13:22) Developer experience is essential for driving adoption of internal tools. (19:44) Dashboards can operationalize standards enforcement and track progress over time. (22:49) Standardization accelerates onboarding and reduces friction in code reviews. (25:39) Linting rules require ongoing maintenance as tools and platforms evolve. (27:47) Starting small and involving the team leads to better adoption and long-term success. Resources Mentioned: Snir Israeli https://www.linkedin.com/in/snir-israeli/ Next Insurance | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextinsurance/ Next Insurance | Website https://www.nextinsurance.com/ Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Airflow’s adaptability is driving Tekmetric’s ability to unify complex data workflows, deliver accurate insights and support both internal operations and customer-facing services — all within a rapidly growing startup environment. In this episode, Ipsa Trivedi , Lead Data Engineer at Tekmetric , shares how her team is standardizing pipelines while supporting unique customer needs. She explains how Airflow enables end-to-end data services, simplifies orchestration across varied sources and supports scalable customization. Ipsa also highlights early wins with Airflow, its intuitive UI and the team's roadmap toward data quality, observability and a future self-serve data platform. Key Takeaways: (02:26) Powering auto shops nationwide with a unified platform. (05:17) A new data team was formed to centralize and scale insights. (07:23) Flexible, open source and made to fit — Airflow wins. (10:42) Pipelines handle anything from email to AWS. (12:15) Custom DAGs fit every team’s unique needs. (17:01) Data quality checks are built into the plan. (18:17) Self-serve data mesh is the end goal. (19:59) Airflow now fits so well, there's nothing left on the wishlist. Resources Mentioned: Ipsa Trivedi https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipsatrivedi/ Tekmetric | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekmetric/ Tekmetric | Website https://www.tekmetric.com/ Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ AWS RDS https://aws.amazon.com/free/database/?trk=fc551e06-56b0-418c-9ddd-5c9dba18569b&sc_channel=ps&ef_id=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZULS4jV2Xpnpcac_Q3eS9BAg-klKUDyCt6XSdOul8BLHkmWzFFh4NXRoCGhQQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4422!3!548989592596!e!!g!!amazon%20sql%20database!11543056228!112002958549&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZULS4jV2Xpnpcac_Q3eS9BAg-klKUDyCt6XSdOul8BLHkmWzFFh4NXRoCGhQQAvD_BwE Astro by Astronomer https://www.astronomer.io/product/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
The Airflow 3.0 release marks a significant leap forward in modern data orchestration, introducing architectural upgrades that improve scalability, flexibility and long-term maintainability. In this episode, we welcome Vikram Koka , Chief Strategy Officer at Astronomer , and Jed Cunningham , Principal Software Engineer at Astronomer , to discuss the architectural foundations, new features and future implications of this milestone release. They unpack the rationale behind DAG versioning and task execution interface, explain how Airflow now integrates more seamlessly within broader data ecosystems and share how these changes lay the groundwork for multi-cloud deployments, language-agnostic workflows and stronger enterprise security. Key Takeaways: (02:28) Modern orchestration demands new infrastructure approaches. (05:02) Removing legacy components strengthens system stability. (06:26) Major releases provide the opportunity to reduce technical debt. (08:31) Frontend and API modernization enable long-term adaptability. (09:36) Event-based triggers expand integration possibilities. (11:54) Version control improves visibility and execution reliability. (14:57) Centralized access to workflow definitions increases flexibility. (21:49) Decoupled architecture supports distributed and secure deployments. (26:17) Community collaboration is essential for sustainable growth. Resources Mentioned: Astronomer Website https://www.astronomer.io Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ Git Bundle https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Tools-Bundling FastAPI https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/ React https://react.dev/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “ The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow® for Data Engineering and AI .” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
The evolution of data orchestration at Instacart highlights the journey from fragmented systems to robust, standardized infrastructure. This transformation has enabled scalability, reliability and democratization of tools for diverse user personas. In this episode, we’re joined by Anant Agarwal , Software Engineer at Instacart , who shares insights into Instacart's Airflow journey, from its early adoption in 2019 to the present-day centralized cluster approach. Anant discusses the challenges of managing disparate clusters, the implementation of remote executors, and the strategic standardization of infrastructure and DAG patterns to streamline workflows. Key Takeaways: (03:49) The impact of external events on business growth and technological evolution. (04:31) Challenges of managing decentralized systems across multiple teams. (06:14) The importance of standardizing infrastructure and processes for scalability. (09:51) Strategies for implementing efficient and repeatable deployment practices. (12:17) Addressing diverse user personas with tailored solutions. (14:47) Leveraging remote execution to enhance flexibility and scalability. (18:36) Benefits of transitioning to a centralized system for organization-wide use. (20:57) Maintaining an upgrade cadence to stay aligned with the latest advancements. (23:35) Anticipation for new features and improvements in upcoming software versions. Resources Mentioned: Anant Agarwal https://www.linkedin.com/in/anantag/ Instacart | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/instacart/ Instacart | Website https://www.instacart.com Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ AWS Amazon https://aws.amazon.com/ecs/ Terraform https://www.terraform.io/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 From ETL to Airflow: Transforming Data Engineering at Deloitte Digital with Raviteja Tholupunoori 27:42
Data orchestration at scale presents unique challenges, especially when aiming for flexibility and efficiency across cloud environments. Choosing the right tools and frameworks can make all the difference. In this episode, Raviteja Tholupunoori, Senior Engineer at Deloitte Digital , joins us to explore how Airflow enhances orchestration, scalability and cost efficiency in enterprise data workflows. Key Takeaways: (01:45) Early challenges in data orchestration before implementing Airflow. (02:42) Comparing Airflow with ETL tools like Talend and why flexibility matters. (04:24) The role of Airflow in enabling cloud-agnostic data processing. (05:45) Key lessons from managing dynamic DAGs at scale. (13:15) How hybrid executors improve performance and efficiency. (14:13) Best practices for testing and monitoring workflows with Airflow. (15:13) The importance of mocking mechanisms when testing DAGs. (17:57) How Prometheus, Grafana and Loki support Airflow monitoring. (22:03) Cost considerations when running Airflow on self-managed infrastructure. (23:14) Airflow’s latest features, including hybrid executors and dark mode. Resources Mentioned: Raviteja Tholupunoori https://www.linkedin.com/in/raviteja0096/?originalSubdomain=in Deloitte Digital https://www.linkedin.com/company/deloitte-digital/ Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ Grafana https://grafana.com/solutions/apache-airflow/monitor/ Astronomer Presents: Exploring Apache Airflow® 3 Roadshows https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 A Deep Dive Into the 2025 State of Airflow Survey Results with Tamara Fingerlin of Astronomer 23:26
The 2025 State of Airflow report sheds light on how global users are adopting, evolving and innovating with Apache Airflow. With over 5,000 responses from 116 countries, the survey reveals critical insights into Airflows’ role in business operations, new use cases and what’s ahead for the community. In this episode, Tamara Fingerlin , Developer Advocate at Astronomer , walks us through her process of analyzing survey data, key trends from the report and what to expect from Airflow 3.0. Key Takeaways: (02:14) The State of Airflow report combines anonymized telemetry and survey results. (03:25) The survey received thousands of responses from many countries, showcasing global reach. (04:49) The survey process involves multiple steps, from question selection to report creation. (09:00) Many users expect to increase Airflow usage for revenue-generating or external use cases. (11:04) Experienced users tend to utilize Airflow more for advanced use cases like MLOps. (15:13) UI improvements offer enhanced navigation and error visibility. (18:15) Architectural changes enable new capabilities like remote execution and language support. (19:40) Long-requested features will be available in the new major release. (21:00) Future aspirations include integrating data visualization capabilities into the UI. Resources Mentioned: Tamara Fingerlin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-janina-fingerlin/ Astronomer | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/ Astronomer | Website https://www.astronomer.io Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ 2025 State of Airflow Webinar https://www.astronomer.io/airflow/state-of-airflow/ Airflow Slack https://apache-airflow-slack.herokuapp.com/ Astronomer Presents: Exploring Apache Airflow® 3 Roadshows https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 The Software Risk That Affects Everyone and How To Address It with Michael Winser and Jarek Potiuk 28:27
The security of open-source software is a growing concern, especially as dependencies and regulations become more complex, making it essential to understand how to manage software supply chains effectively. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Winser , Co-Founder at Alpha-Omega and Security Strategy Ambassador at Eclipse Foundation , and Jarek Potiuk , Member of the Security Committee at the Apache Software Foundation , to discuss the challenges of securing Airflow’s dependencies, the evolving landscape of open-source security and how contributors can help strengthen the ecosystem. Key Takeaways: (02:43) Jarek quit his full-time engineer position and uses Airflow as a freelancer. (04:32) Michael finds happiness in having meaningful work with open-source security. (07:01) Software supply chain security focuses on correctness, integrity and availability. (08:44) Airflow’s 790 dependencies present a unique security challenge. (09:43) Airflow’s security team has significantly improved its vulnerability response. (10:22) The transition to Airflow 3 emphasizes enterprise security readiness. (16:20) The ‘Three Fs’ approach: fix it, fork it, or forget it. (18:45) Dependency health is often more critical than fixing known vulnerabilities. (23:32) The ‘Three Fs’ in action. (26:26) Open-source contributors play a key role in supply chain security. Resources Mentioned: Michael Winser - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelw/ Jarek Potiuk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarekpotiuk/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Apache Software Foundation | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-apache-software-foundation/ Apache Software Foundation | Website - https://www.apache.org/ Eclipse Foundation | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-foundation/ Eclipse Foundation | Website - https://www.eclipse.org/org/foundation/ OpenSSF Working Groups - https://openssf.org/community/openssf-working-groups/ Astronomer Roadshow: Exploring Apache Airflow 3 | London https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/london/ Astronomer Roadshow: Exploring Apache Airflow 3 | New York https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/new-york/ Astronomer Roadshow: Exploring Apache Airflow 3 | Sydney https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/sydney/ Astronomer Roadshow: Exploring Apache Airflow 3 | San Francisco https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/san-francisco/ Astronomer Roadshow: Exploring Apache Airflow 3 | Chicago https://www.astronomer.io/events/roadshow/chicago/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Machine learning is changing fast, and companies need better tools to handle AI workloads. The right infrastructure helps data scientists focus on solving problems instead of managing complex systems. In this episode, we talk with Savin Goyal , Co-Founder and CTO at Outerbounds , about building ML infrastructure, how orchestration makes workflows easier and how Metaflow and Airflow work together to simplify data science. Key Takeaways: (02:02) Savin spent years building AI and ML infrastructure, including at Netflix. (04:05) ML engineering was not a defined role a decade ago. (08:17) Modernizing AI and ML requires balancing new tools with existing strengths. (10:28) ML workloads can be long-running or require heavy computation. (15:29) Different teams at Netflix used multiple orchestration systems for specific needs. (20:10) Stable APIs prevent rework and keep projects moving. (21:07) Metaflow simplifies ML workflows by optimizing data and compute interactions. (25:53) Limited local computing power makes running ML workloads challenging. (27:43) Airflow UI monitors pipelines, while Metaflow UI gives ML insights. (33:13) The most successful data professionals focus on business impact, not just technology. Resources Mentioned: Savin Goyal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/savingoyal/ Outerbounds - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outerbounds/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Metaflow - https://metaflow.org/ Netflix’s Maestro Orchestration System - https://netflixtechblog.com/maestro-netflixs-workflow-orchestrator-ee13a06f9c78?gi=8e6a067a92e9#:~:text=Maestro%20is%20a%20fully%20managed,data%20between%20different%20storages%2C%20etc. TensorFlow - https://www.tensorflow.org/ PyTorch - https://pytorch.org/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 Customizing Airflow for Complex Data Environments at Stripe with Nick Bilozerov and Sharadh Krishnamurthy 27:40
Keeping data pipelines reliable at scale requires more than just the right tools — it demands constant innovation. In this episode, Nick Bilozerov , Senior Data Engineer at Stripe , and Sharadh Krishnamurthy , Engineering Manager at Stripe, discuss how Stripe customizes Airflow for its needs, the evolution of its data orchestration framework and the transition to Airflow 2. They also share insights on scaling data workflows while maintaining performance, reliability and developer experience. Key Takeaways: (02:04) Stripe’s mission is to grow the GDP of the internet by supporting businesses with payments and data. (05:08) 80% of Stripe engineers use data orchestration, making scalability critical. (06:06) Airflow powers business reports, regulatory needs and ML workflows. (08:02) Custom task frameworks improve dependencies and validation. (08:50) "User scope mode" enables local testing without production impact. (10:39) Migrating to Airflow 2 improves isolation, safety and scalability. (16:40) Monolithic DAGs caused database issues, prompting a service-based shift. (19:24) Frequent Airflow upgrades ensure stability and access to new features. (21:38) DAG versioning and backfill improvements enhance developer experience. (23:38) Greater UI customization would offer more flexibility. Resources Mentioned: Nick Bilozerov - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bilozerov/ Sharadh Krishnamurthy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadhk/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Stripe | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stripe/ Stripe | Website - https://stripe.com/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
Turning complex datasets into meaningful analysis requires robust data infrastructure and seamless orchestration. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Melot , Technical Lead at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University, to explore how Airflow powers data-driven insights in technology policy research. Jennifer shares how her team automates workflows to support analysts in navigating complex datasets. Key Takeaways: (02:04) CSET provides data-driven analysis to inform government decision-makers. (03:54) ETL pipelines merge multiple data sources for more comprehensive insights. (04:20) Airflow is central to automating and streamlining large-scale data ingestion. (05:11) Larger-scale databases create challenges that require scalable solutions. (07:20) Dynamic DAG generation simplifies Airflow adoption for non-engineers. (12:13) DAG Factory and dynamic task mapping can improve workflow efficiency. (15:46) Tracking data lineage helps teams understand dependencies across DAGs. (16:14) New Airflow features enhance visibility and debugging for complex pipelines. Resources Mentioned: Jennifer Melot - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-melot-aa710144/ Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgetown-cset/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Zenodo - https://zenodo.org/ OpenLineage - https://openlineage.io/ Cloud Dataplex - https://cloud.google.com/dataplex Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 Hybrid Testing Solutions for Autonomous Driving at Bosch with Jens Scheffler and Christian Schilling 33:45
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 at Bosch , to explore how Bosch harnesses Airflow to streamline complex testing scenarios. They share insights on scaling workflows, integrating hybrid infrastructures and ensuring vehicle safety through rigorous automated testing. Key Takeaways: (01:35) Airflow orchestrates millions of test hours for autonomous systems. (03:15) Jens scales distributed systems with Kubernetes for job orchestration. (06:02) Airflow runs hundreds of tests simultaneously. (06:44) Virtual testing reduces costs and on-road trials. (12:19) Unified APIs and GUIs streamline operations. (15:05) Self-service setups empower Bosch teams. (18:00) Physical hardware integration ensures real-world timing. (20:30) Dynamic task mapping scales workflows efficiently. (25:22) Open-source contributions improve stability. (31:06) Edge and Celery executors power Bosch's hybrid scheduling. Resources Mentioned: Jens Scheffler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-scheffler/ Christian Schilling - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-schilling-a5078831a/ Bosch - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bosch/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Kubernetes - https://kubernetes.io GitHub - https://github.com Edge Executor - https://airflow.apache.org/docs/apache-airflow/stable/core-concepts/executor/index.html Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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 share his journey optimizing data pipelines, overcoming UI limitations and ensuring DAG consistency in high-stakes scenarios. Key Takeaways: (03:11) Using Airflow to schedule computation in BigQuery. (07:02) How DAGs with 8,000+ tasks were managed nightly. (08:18) Ensuring accuracy in regulatory reporting for banking. (11:35) Handling task inconsistency and DAG failures with automation. (16:09) Building a service to resolve DAG consistency issues in Airflow. (25:05) Challenges with scaling the Airflow UI for thousands of tasks. (27:03) The role of upstream and downstream task management in Airflow. (37:33) The importance of operational metrics for monitoring Airflow health. (39:19) Balancing new tools with root cause analysis to address scaling issues. (41:35) Why scaling solutions require both technical and leadership buy-in Resources Mentioned: Jonathan Rainer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-rainer/ Monzo Bank - https://www.linkedin.com/company/monzo-bank/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ BigQuery - https://airflow.apache.org/docs/apache-airflow-providers-google/stable/operators/cloud/bigquery.html Kubernetes - https://kubernetes.io/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
T he 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 organization. Arjun also discusses the transformative role of tools like Cosmos and Terraform in enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Key Takeaways: (02:16) Telia operates across the Nordics and Baltics, focusing on telecom and energy services. (03:45) Airflow runs dbt models seamlessly with Cosmos on AWS MWAA. (05:47) Cosmos improves visibility and orchestration in Airflow. (07:00) Medallion Architecture organizes data into bronze, silver and gold layers. (08:34) Task group challenges highlight the need for adaptable workflows. (15:04) Scaling managed services requires trial, error and tailored tweaks. (19:46) Terraform scales infrastructure, while YAML templates manage DAGs efficiently. (20:00) Templated DAGs and robust testing enhance platform management. (24:15) Open-source resources drive innovation in Airflow practices. Resources Mentioned: Arjun Anandkumar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunanand1/?originalSubdomain=dk Telia - https://www.linkedin.com/company/teliacompany/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Cosmos by Astronomer - https://www.astronomer.io/cosmos/ Terraform - https://www.terraform.io/ Medallion Architecture by Databricks - https://www.databricks.com/glossary/medallion-architecture Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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 passion for open-source tools, Mihir provides valuable insights into building efficient, scalable systems. We explore the transformative power of Airflow in automating workflows and enhancing data orchestration within the finance domain. Key Takeaways: (02:14) Etraveli Group specializes in selling affordable flight tickets and ancillary services. (03:56) Mihir’s finance automation team uses Airflow to tackle month-end bottlenecks. (06:00) Airflow's flexibility enables end-to-end automation for finance workflows. (07:00) Open-source Airflow tools offer cost-effective solutions for new teams. (08:46) Sensors and dynamic DAGs are pivotal features for optimizing tasks. (13:30) GitSync simplifies development by syncing environments seamlessly. (16:27) Plans include integrating Databricks for more advanced data handling. (17:58) Airflow and Databricks offer multiple flexible methods to trigger workflows and execute SQL queries seamlessly. Resources Mentioned: Mihir Samant - https://www.linkedin.com/in/misamant/?originalSubdomain=ca Etraveli Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/etraveli-group/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Docker - https://www.docker.com/ Databricks - https://www.databricks.com/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
1 Inside Ford’s Data Transformation: Advanced Orchestration Strategies with Vasantha Kosuri-Marshall 38:54
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 adoption of Airflow and the intricate challenges of orchestrating data in a diverse environment. Key Takeaways: (03:10) Vasantha’s transition to the Advanced Driving Assist Systems team at Ford. (05:42) Early adoption of Airflow to orchestrate complex data pipelines. (09:29) Ford's move from on-premise data solutions to Google Cloud Platform. (12:03) The importance of Airflow's scheduling capabilities for efficient data management. (16:12) Using Kubernetes to scale Airflow for large-scale data processing. (19:59) Vasantha’s experience in overcoming challenges with legacy orchestration tools. (22:22) Integration of data engineering and data science pipelines at Ford. (28:03) How deferrable operators in Airflow improve performance and save costs. (32:12) Vasantha’s insights into tuning Airflow properties for thousands of DAGs. (36:09) The significance of monitoring and observability in managing Airflow instances. Resources Mentioned: Vasantha Kosuri-Marshall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasantha-kosuri-marshall-0b0aab188/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - https://cloud.google.com/ Ford Motor Company | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ford-motor-company/ Ford Motor Company | Website - https://www.ford.com/ Astronomer - https://www.astronomer.io/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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 data workflows and leveraging analytics to enhance customer experiences. Key Takeaways: (01:52) Data is the lifeblood of Ramp, touching every vertical in the company. (03:18) Ramp’s data platform team enables high-velocity scaling through tailored tools. (05:27) Airflow powers Ramp’s enterprise data warehouse integrations for advanced analytics. (07:55) Centralizing data in Snowflake simplifies storage and analytics pipelines. (12:08) Machine learning models at Ramp integrate seamlessly with Airflow for operational excellence. (14:11) Leveraging Airflow datasets eliminates inefficiencies in DAG dependencies. (17:22) Platforms evolve from solving narrow business problems to scaling organizationally. (18:55) ClickHouse enhances Ramp’s OLAP capabilities with 100x performance improvements. (19:47) Ramp’s OLAP platform improves performance by reducing joins and leveraging ClickHouse. (21:46) Ryan envisions a lighter-weight, more Python-native future for Airflow. Resources Mentioned: Ryan Delgado - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-delgado-69544568/ Ramp - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramp/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Snowflake - https://www.snowflake.com/ ClickHouse - https://clickhouse.com/ dbt - https://www.getdbt.com/ Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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 actionable insights for anyone on the cusp of their open-source journey. Key Takeaways: (02:09) Building data engineering platforms at Cloudera with Kubernetes. (04:00) Brainstorming led to contributing to Apache Airflow. (05:17) Starting small with link fixes, progressing to Breeze development. (07:00) Becoming a committer for Apache Airflow in September 2023. (09:51) The steep learning curve for contributing to Airflow. (16:30) Using GitHub’s “good-first-issue” label to get started. (18:15) Setting up a development environment with Breeze. (22:00) Open-source contributions enhance your resume and career. (24:51) Amogh’s advice: Start small and stay consistent. (28:12) Engage with the community via Slack, email lists and meetups. Resources Mentioned: Amogh Desai - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amogh-desai-385141157/?originalSubdomain=in%20%20https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/ Astronomer - https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/ Apache Airflow GitHub Repository - https://github.com/apache/airflow Contributors Quick Guide - https://github.com/apache/airflow/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.rst Breeze Development Tool - https://github.com/apache/airflow/tree/main/dev/breeze Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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 machine learning models and create personalized customer experiences. Key Takeaways: (01:59) Optimove tailors marketing notifications with personalized customer journeys. (04:25) Airflow orchestrates Snowflake procedures for massive datasets. (05:11) DAGs manage workflows with branching and replay plugins. (05:41) The "Joystick" plugin enables seamless data replays. (09:33) Airflow supports MLOps for customer data grouping. (11:15) Machine learning predicts customer behavior for better campaigns. (13:20) Thousands of DAGs run every five minutes for data processing. (15:36) Custom versioning allows rollbacks and gradual rollouts. (18:00) Airflow logs enhance operational observability. (23:00) DAG versioning in Airflow 3.0 could boost efficiency. Resources Mentioned: Vasyl Vasyuta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasyl-vasyuta-3270b54a/ Optimove - https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimove/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Snowflake - https://www.snowflake.com/ Datadog - https://www.datadoghq.com/ Apache Airflow Survey - https://astronomer.typeform.com/airflowsurvey24 Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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 highlight the common pitfalls data teams face and how to overcome them. She offers practical strategies for aligning team efforts with organizational goals and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Key Takeaways: (02:36) GlossGenius provides an all-in-one platform for beauty professionals. (03:59) Airflow orchestrates data and MLOps workflows at GlossGenius. (04:41) Focusing on value helps data teams achieve greater impact. (06:23) Aligning team priorities with company goals minimizes friction. (08:44) Building strong stakeholder relationships requires curiosity. (12:46) Treating roles as flexible fosters team innovation. (13:21) Adapting to new technologies improves effectiveness. (18:28) Acting like your time is valuable earns respect. (23:38) Proactive data initiatives drive strategic value. (24:20) Usage data offers critical insights into tool effectiveness. Resources Mentioned: Katie Bauer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkatiebauer/ GlossGenius - https://www.linkedin.com/company/glossgenius/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ DBT - https://www.getdbt.com/ Cosmos - https://cosmos.apache.org/ Apache Airflow Survey - https://astronomer.typeform.com/airflowsurvey24 Thanks for listening to “The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI
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. Rahul discusses the challenges of managing large-scale deployments across 6,000 services and how his team leverages Airflow to enhance efficiency, reliability and user accessibility. Key Takeaways: (01:36) LinkedIn minimizes human involvement in production to reduce errors. (02:00) Airflow powers LinkedIn’s Continuous Deployment platform. (05:43) Continuous deployment adoption grew from 8% to a targeted 80%. (11:25) Kubernetes ensures scalability and flexibility for deployments. (12:04) A custom UI offers real-time deployment transparency. (16:23) No-code YAML workflows simplify deployment tasks. (17:18) Canaries and metrics ensure safe deployments across fabrics. (20:45) A gateway service ensures redundancy across Airflow clusters. (24:22) Abstractions let engineers focus on development, not logistics. (25:20) Multi-language support in Airflow 3.0 simplifies adoption. Resources Mentioned: Rahul Gade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-gade-68666818/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin/ Apache Airflow - https://airflow.apache.org/ Kubernetes - https://kubernetes.io/ Open Policy Agent (OPA) - https://www.openpolicyagent.org/ Backstage - https://backstage.io/ Apache Airflow Survey - https://astronomer.typeform.com/airflowsurvey24 Thanks for listening to The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations. #AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning…
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