IN PERSON! Apache Kafka® Meetup Chennai- November 2024

Hello everyone! Join us for an IN PERSON Apache Kafka® meetup on November 23rd from 10:00 am, hosted by Thiran Technologies in Chennai!

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Agenda:

• 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM: Meetup intro
• 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM: Gokul SP, Data Engineer, Kissflow
• 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM: Coffee Break & Networking
• 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM: Kiran Ravichandran, Lead Data Engineer, Presidio & Nanthakumaran Senthilnathan, Data Engineer, Presidio
• 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM: Lunch & Closing Remarks

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💡 Speaker 1:
Gokul SP, Data Engineer, Kissflow

Talk:
Data Engineering Demystified: Concepts, Technologies, and a Local Demo

Abstract:
Decision-making, trend prediction, and AI models are derived from large amounts of data, which have been playing a crucial role for a long time. Therefore, managing data across various components requires a discipline known as Data Engineering. In this talk, we will explore,

• What is Data Engineering and its concepts such as data warehouses, ETL, data pipelines, and streaming
• How the data pipeline ecosystem can be built using modern technologies
• Let's run Kafka on a local machine to learn about it

This talk will offer insights into data engineering for beginners while providing a refresher for those at an intermediate level.

Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokul-prem

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💡 Speaker 2 & 3:

• Kiran Ravichandran, Lead Data Engineer, Presidio
• Nanthakumaran Senthilnathan, Data Engineer, Presidio

Talk:
Overcoming Kafka Storage Challenges for Enhanced Cost-Efficiency and Scalability

Abstract:
Kafka has become the heart of modern data architectures, serving as a distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput, fault-tolerant data pipelines. However, Kafka's storage component often poses significant challenges in terms of cost and scalability. In this talk, we will explore:

• The problems with existing Kafka storage methods
• Whether Kafka Tiered Storage truly solves these issues
• How Kafka Tiered Storage might actually be worsening the situation
• The shift from low disk usage to a diskless approach
• How different market players (Confluent, Warpstream, AutoMQ) are addressing these challenges

This talk is ideal for anyone looking to upgrade their Kafka systems and improve overall performance and efficiency. It is particularly suitable for intermediate developers who are familiar with Kafka basics and are ready to dive into more advanced topics.

Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranravichandran
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanthakumaran-s

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DISCLAIMER
BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT IN PERSON, you acknowledge that risk includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including COVID-19, and accept responsibility for this, if it occurs.
As the classroom is a mask-on setting, please be reminded that masks should still be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking
NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18.

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If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! community@confluent.io