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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 08/10/2026

Traveling down memory lane When I was younger I use to write a lot of songs, what I’ve done recently is used Suno’s ability to use my voice and old recordings to reimagine those songs. suno.com/s/DC7l2a3FhM...

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 03/09/2026

Just got a copy of the Japanese Translation of O'Reilly’s “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide”. Very cool to see! Find this and all my other book projects at books.alexmerced.com #ApacheIceberg #DataLakehouse #DataEngineering

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 28/08/2026

Planning future content, what would you like to hear educate and opine on? #DataEngineering #AgenticAI #OpenSource

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 26/08/2026

A simple 15 second explainer on the anatomy of an AI Agent. #AIAgent #AgenticAI

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 25/08/2026

Apache Iceberg Atomic Commits - DataLakehouseHub.com - IcebergLakehouse.com

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 23/07/2026

The next generation of the Model Context Protocol is almost here. I put together a visual guide to the upcoming 2026 specification, including the new stateless core, extensions framework, Tasks, MCP Apps, and modern authorization model. #MCP #AIEngineering #AgenticAI #OpenStandards

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 21/07/2026

Apache Iceberg is more than a table format. It’s a metadata architecture that brings ACID transactions, time travel, schema evolution, and engine interoperability to your data lake. #ApacheIceberg #OpenLakehouse #DataEngineering

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 20/07/2026

Apache Arrow is the universal in-memory layer for fast analytics. Columnar buffers, zero-copy exchange, and cross-language interoperability. #ApacheArrow #DataEngineering #OpenLakehouse

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 20/07/2026

Apache Parquet isn’t just a file. It’s an architecture. Columnar storage, row groups, column chunks, metadata, and compression all work together to deliver fast, efficient analytics at scale. #ApacheParquet #DataEngineering #OpenLakehouse

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 20/07/2026

Open Lakehouse in one diagram: Parquet, Iceberg, Polaris, Ossie, and Arrow. Open standards. Endless possibilities. #DataEngineering #DataLakehouse

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 02/07/2026

Looking to buy some books? I have many books I’ve written with O'Reilly, Manning Publications Co. and self published (a new project coming out soon with Packt) You can find them all on Amazon, and easily find the whole library at books.alexmerced.com

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 26/06/2026

Are Human Expression and Artificial Intelligence enemies? This article reflects my thoughts and experiences on the matter, in which I explore the optimistic and pessimistic perspectives on what generative AI could mean for human-written, audio, and visual expression. #Music #AI #Artistry #Art

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 25/06/2026

IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW, I'M ALSO A FINANCE AND ECONOMICS JUNKIE In this book, we explore concepts in Labor economics and how they apply to the AI era, applying the most optimistic and pessimistic versions of these theories. Buy Here: amzn.to/4f1YGcG

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 13/06/2026

OPEN DATA TOUR PARIS & LONDON Come join us for the remaining stops on the Open Data Tour in Paris and London. Find details to register at Dremio.com/events

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 04/06/2026

NEXT STOP: Berlin Now that I’ve got wrapped up my time at the Dremio booth for Snowflake Summit my next stop is Europe for the Open Data Tour with stops in Berlin, Munich, Paris and London. RSVP by finding the links to all four events at dremio.com/events

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 23/05/2026

Try Dremio for free and… Experience a combo of: - Federated Query Engine - First-Class Iceberg Lakehouse - Agentic Analytics Platform Try the Dremio Agentic Lakehouse at dremio.com/get-started

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 19/05/2026

TODAY Orders for my new book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” published by Manning Publications Co. start shipping. Pick up your copy today from Amazon or Manning. If you get a copy and post a picture with the book and tag it, I Will repost it!

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 18/05/2026

1 MORE DAYS Till orders for my new book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” published by Manning Publications Co. start shipping. Pick up your copy today from Amazon or Manning. If you get a copy and post a picture with the book and tag it, I Will repost it!

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 17/05/2026

2 MORE DAYS Till orders for my new book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” published by Manning Publications Co. start shipping. Pick up your copy today from Amazon or Manning. If you get a copy and post a picture with the book and tag it, I Will repost it!

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 16/05/2026

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 15/05/2026

3 MORE DAYS Till orders for my new book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” published by Manning Publications Co. start shipping. Pick up your copy today from Amazon or Manning. If you get a copy and post a picture with the book and tag it, I Will repost it!

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 14/05/2026

4 MORE DAYS Till orders for my new book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” published by Manning Publications Co. start shipping. Pick up your copy today from Amazon or Manning. If you get a copy and post a picture with the book and tag it, I Will repost it!

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 09/05/2026

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 08/05/2026

DEMO - DREMIO MULTIPLE CHATS - AGENTIC ANALYTICS The Dremio AI Agent UI has evolved significantly, providing greater transparency and a better experience than ever before. dremio.com/get-started #DataLakehouse #OpenLakehouse #ApacheIceberg #DataAnalytics

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 03/05/2026

Yay, my latest book now physically exists. Book ships out at end of the month so pre-order “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse “ on Amazon or Manning Publisings website today! #DataEngineering #DataLakehouse #ApacheIceberg

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 01/05/2026

—- Semantic Layer Webinar —— Don’t miss this webinar where I’ll give you the deep dive on what are Semantic Layers, how they work and whether you need one! Scan the QR code and register! #SemanticLayer #AgenticAI #DataEngineering #DataAnalytics

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 22/04/2026

Yes, ChatGPTs new image model is Alex Approved!

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 22/04/2026

Free Books courtesy of Dremio and a discount code on my upcoming book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse”

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 20/04/2026

DOWNLOAD WILL MARTIN'S "AGENTIC AI FOR DUMMIES" Download Here: drmevn.fyi/am-ai-dummie... Download it today, and make sure to follow author Will Martin on LinkedIn, and check out Dremio's event page for details on our upcoming European book tour.

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 13/04/2026

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 12/04/2026

IT'S FINALLY COMPLETE! (35% OFF) Just submitted the last bits to complete my latest book with Manning. M Right now, you can buy the book digitally and physically for 35% off. Find this and all my other books at books.alexmerced.com #ApacheIceberg #DataLakehouse #DataEngineering

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 06/04/2026

Go start your free trial of the Dremio Agentic Lakehouse at drmevn.fyi/am-get-started #DataEngineering #DataAnalytics #ApacheIceberg #ApachePolaris #AgenticAI #AgenticAnalytics

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 06/04/2026

Go start your free trial of the Dremio Agentic Lakehouse at drmevn.fyi/am-get-started #DataEngineering #DataAnalytics #ApacheIceberg #ApachePolaris #AgenticAI #AgenticAnalytics

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 06/04/2026

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 03/04/2026

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 02/04/2026

WEBINAR STARTS IN 30 MINUTES Register Here: hello.dremio.com/webcast-leve... #DataLakehouse #QueryFederation #ApacheIceberg #AgenticAI

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Alex Merced @alextalksdatalakehouses.fyi · 01/04/2026

WHERE AM I TODAY? I'll be traveling around the world the next several months (Australia, New Zealand, UK, France, Germany, and of course across the US) Make sure to check out: www.dremio.com/events?utm_s... #DataLakehouse #DataEngineering #AgenticAnalytics #AIAgents

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