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March 1, 2025

Delta Lake Performance Optimization: Real-Time Scenarios

Delta Lake offers various performance optimization techniques, but choosing the right one depends on the workload. Some techniques improve read performance, while others optimize write performance, and in some cases, trade-offs exist between them. To clarify, let’s consider different real-time scenarios that cover the tools and techniques listed. Thoughts and corrections are welcome. Thanks! Scenario Continue reading

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February 27, 2025

Understanding Delta Technologies in Azure (Azure Data Lake Storage + Databricks) , AWS (S3 + Databricks)

In the evolving landscape of big data and AI, managing data efficiently is critical. Delta technologies in Azure Databricks play a crucial role in ensuring data reliability, scalability, and performance. But what exactly are these “Delta” components, and how do they work together? Let’s break them down. What Are Delta Technologies? The term “Delta” originates Continue reading

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January 26, 2025

From Rows and Columns to Big Data: The Evolution of Data Processing

Data is no longer confined to neat rows and columns in a database. It’s evolved into a sprawling ecosystem of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured formats. From text files and images to videos, logs, and social media posts, data has become more diverse, massive, and dynamic. This shift has fundamentally changed how we think about processing Continue reading

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January 14, 2025

Understanding Modern Data Architectures: Data Fabric, Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, and Lambda Architecture

In today’s data-driven world, organizations face the constant challenge of managing an ever-growing volume of data while ensuring that they can derive meaningful insights in real time. Over the years, various data architectures have emerged to help businesses tackle these challenges. Among the most talked-about are Data Fabric, Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, and Lambda Architecture. Continue reading

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December 29, 2024

Unlocking Insights: Microsoft Fabric’s Serverless Compute Solutions

In today’s fast-paced world of data-driven decision-making, the need for scalable, cost-effective, and easy-to-manage data processing solutions is more critical than ever. Microsoft Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform, offers a suite of powerful serverless compute engines designed to meet the needs of modern data professionals. With serverless compute, organizations can avoid the complexities of infrastructure Continue reading

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December 18, 2024

Simplifying Data Integration with OneLake Shortcuts in Microsoft Fabric

In an era of rapid data growth and diversified storage systems, Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake introduces a groundbreaking feature: shortcuts. These enable businesses to streamline data access from multiple sources, optimizing workflows and accelerating insights. This article delves into the technical nuances, professional applications, and strategic advantages of OneLake shortcuts. OneLake Shortcuts: A Technical Perspective OneLake Continue reading

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December 6, 2024

AWS S3 Tables and S3 Metadata: A Strategic Move in the Data Lakehouse Space – But Do You Still Need Apache Hudi?

AWS’s recent announcement of S3 Tables and S3 Metadata is making waves in the data lakehouse landscape. These new features offer robust tools for managing structured data in Amazon S3, enabling businesses to create tables and efficiently query data with metadata support while maintaining the scalability and flexibility of cloud storage. But with these offerings, Continue reading

About Me

I am Raj, a seasoned data professional with 10+ years of experience specializing in cloud data architectures, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and Databricks. I excel in designing and optimizing data solutions, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and security across complex systems. Passionate about driving innovation, I aim to deliver impactful business intelligence and data-driven insights and am heading towards becoming a Data and AI road.