Optimizing Large-Scale Deployments at LinkedIn with Rahul Gade

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The Bag Murders: New York’s Forgotten Victims 6:55

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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.

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.

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Optimizing Large-Scale Deployments at LinkedIn with Rahul Gade

The Data Flowcast: Mastering Apache Airflow ® for Data Engineering and AI

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MP3•خانه قسمت

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

#AI #Automation #Airflow #MachineLearning

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Embracing Data Mesh and SQL Sensors for Scalable Workflows at lastminute.com with Alberto Crespi 30:09

17 hours پیش30:09

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 AI-Ready Pipeline: Reimagining Airflow at Veyer® Logistics with Anu Pabla 23:21

۹ روز پیش23:21

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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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Streamlining AI and ML Operations at IBM with BJ Adesoji and Ryan Yackel 24:44

16 روز پیش24:44

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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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Inside the Custom Framework for Managing Airflow Code at Wix with Gil Reich 31:02

23 روز پیش31:02

31:02

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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Modernizing Legacy Data Systems With Airflow at Procter & Gamble with Adonis Castillo Cordero 22:13

30 روز پیش22:13

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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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Building an End-to-End Data Observability System at Netflix with Joseph Machado 38:54

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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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Why Developer Experience Shapes Data Pipeline Standards at Next Insurance with Snir Israeli 30:28

۶ weeks پیش30:28

30:28

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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Data Quality and Observability at Tekmetric with Ipsa Trivedi 22:49

۷ weeks پیش22:49

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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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Introducing Apache Airflow® 3 with Vikram Koka and Jed Cunningham 27:28

۸ weeks پیش27:28

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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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Airflow in Action: Powering Instacart's Complex Ecosystem 25:14

۹ weeks پیش25:14

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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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From ETL to Airflow: Transforming Data Engineering at Deloitte Digital with Raviteja Tholupunoori 27:42

10 weeks پیش27:42

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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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A Deep Dive Into the 2025 State of Airflow Survey Results with Tamara Fingerlin of Astronomer 23:26

11 weeks پیش23:26

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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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Airflow’s Role in the Rise of DataOps with Andy Byron 26:15

12 weeks پیش26:15

26:15

The orchestration layer is evolving into a critical component of the modern data stack. Understanding its role in DataOps is key to optimizing workflows, improving reliability and reducing complexity. In this episode, Andy Byron , CEO at Astronomer , discusses the rapid growth of Apache Airflow, the increasing importance of orchestration and how Astronomer is shaping the future of DataOps. Key Takeaways: (01:54) Orchestration is central to modern data workflows. (03:16) Airflow 3.0 will enhance usability and flexibility. (05:14) AI-driven workloads demand zero-downtime orchestration. (08:13) DataOps relies on orchestration for seamless operations. (11:05) Integration across ingestion, transformation and governance is key. (17:24) The future of DataOps is consolidation and automation. (19:13) Enterprises use Airflow to process massive data volumes. (23:20) Product innovation is driven by customer needs and feedback. Resources Mentioned: Andy Byron https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-byron-417a429/ Astronomer | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/astronomer/ Astronomer | Website https://www.astronomer.io Apache Airflow https://airflow.apache.org/ State of Airflow Webinar https://www.astronomer.io/events/webinars/the-state-of-airflow-2025-video/ Astronomer Observe https://www.astronomer.io/product/observe/ 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 Software Risk That Affects Everyone and How To Address It with Michael Winser and Jarek Potiuk 28:27

13 weeks پیش28:27

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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Building Scalable ML Infrastructure at Outerbounds with Savin Goyal 36:46

14 weeks پیش36:46

36:46

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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