Alex Merced discusses his thoughts on the Virality of the AI Song, the Puerto Rico Song, the role of AI in music and whether it threatens art.
SAP intends to Acquire Dremio, “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” releasing soon
2026/05/04 | 7 mins.
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AI Updates, Lakehouse Streaming (Iceberg/Fluss), and more!
2026/04/19 | 24 mins.
Alex Merced as always discusses his thoughts on news in the tech world including AI updates and streaming to data lakehouses. Follow Alex on Social: alexmerced.com
Understanding AI Agent Skills, MCP and Custom GPTs/Gems
2026/01/27 | 13 mins.
Alex Merced discusses the differences between different ways of customizing agent behavior and when to use which. – Agent Skills– Model Context Protocol (MCP)– Claude Projects/Custom GPTs/Gemini Gems Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com
Embracing AI Disruption and AI Tooling
2026/01/16 | 21 mins.
Alex Merced talks about how his optimism about the Agentic AI tool and poses the question, if people can run as fast as they could before AI, instead of resenting them for it, ask yourself how much further you can now run with AI. Follow Alex on Social: AlexMerced.com The Data Lakehouse Community: https://www.datalakehousehub.com
About DataNation - Podcast for Data Engineers, Analysts and Scientists
About DataNation - Podcast for Data Engineers, Analysts and Scientists
About DataNation - Podcast for Data Engineers, Analysts and Scientists
Welcome to "Datanation," the podcast where your host, Alex Merced, takes you on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of data. In each episode, we explore a wide range of data topics, from data engineering and data analytics to the art and science of data-driven decision-making.
In the age of information, data is the currency that drives innovation and progress. "Datanation" is your passport to this ever-evolving landscape, where we unravel the mysteries, dissect the trends, and celebrate the breakthroughs shaping the data-driven future.
Join Alex Merced, a seasoned data enthusiast and educator, as he engages in enlightening discussions, informative interviews, and thought-provoking explorations of data concepts and practices. Whether you're a seasoned data professional, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone simply intrigued by the power of data, this podcast offers valuable insights and knowledge.
Find all episodes at: https://host.alexmercedpodcast.com/series/datanation/
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