Data Engineering, Lakehouses, and the Future of AI

Welcome to my digital garden. This is where I share my deep dives, tutorials, and thoughts on the evolving data landscape.

As the Head of Developer Relations at Dremio and author of Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide, Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide, and Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse, my mission is to make complex data architectures accessible to everyone.

What You'll Find Here

• Apache Iceberg & Polaris: Comprehensive guides on open table formats and catalogs.
• Data Lakehouse Architecture: Strategies for building cost-effective, high-performance data platforms.
• AI & RAG: Exploring the intersection of data engineering and Large Language Models.
• Dremio: Tips and tricks for using the Agentic Lakehouse Platform.

Latest Updates

A Practical Guide to AI-Assisted Coding Tools

Thu Jan 15 2026

An in-depth guide to understanding, choosing, and using AI-assisted coding tools effectively.

What Are Recursive Language Models?

Sat Jan 10 2026

Recursive Language Models (RLMs) are a new class of language models that can call themselves to break down complex tasks into manageable parts. This article explores how RLMs work, the problems they solve, and why they represent a significant shift in language model capabilities.