In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand and guest Santona Tuli, the Head of Data at Upsolver, discuss the complexities of modern data projects and the evolving strategies for data design focused on data lake houses. They explore Upsolver's role in simplifying data ingestion and transformation, the challenges of adapting to advanced data projects without the right infrastructure, and the shift towards more accessible and abstracted data tools. Additionally, they touch upon the importance of aligning tool adoption with business needs, the potential pitfalls of rushing into trendy technologies without clear objectives, and the future of data deployment solutions.

Highlights:

02:00 The Importance of Data Design Strategies

02:26 Challenges in Implementing Complex Data Projects

03:09 The Role of Data Infrastructure and Architecture

05:57 The Evolution of Data Projects and Infrastructure

06:33 The Inevitability of Adding More Data Projects

07:48 The Emergence of the Lakehouse Concept

08:38 The Journey to Cloud and Advanced Solutions

14:53 The Challenge of Modernizing Data Stack

20:29 The Role of Tools in Modern Data Stack

25:54 Risks of Pushing for Advanced Data Solutions
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