Tech Talk: Data Lakes and the Evolution of Big Data

We’re delighted to announce the first in a series of monthly tech talks, with a focus on Big Data and Data Lakes. This talk is on Monday 5th May with doors opening at 18:00, followed by pizza and networking.

Here’s what it’s all about:

As data volumes and variety continue to surge, traditional data warehouses often struggle to accommodate the demands of modern analytics and machine learning workloads. This talk delves into the architectural evolution from conventional data warehouses to flexible, scalable data lakes, and further into the emerging paradigm of data lakehouses.

We’ll explore the technical underpinnings of data lakes, including schema-on-read approaches, support for diverse data types, and integration with cloud-based object storage systems. The session will also address common challenges such as data governance, security, and performance optimization.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• The limitations of traditional data warehouses in handling big data.
• The principles and architecture of data lakes.
• The emergence of data lakehouses and their role in unifying data management.
• Best practices for implementing and managing data lakes effectively.

Whether you’re a seasoned technologist, work in IT or have an interest in data, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of data storage and processing architectures in the era of Big Data.

This event is free to attend, but please register for a ticket so we can sure we have enough refreshments for every attendee.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-lakes-and-the-evolution-of-big-data-tickets-1341751848899