Data Engineering

Presenters Kitaborovskis Sizzy Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 Hey, tech enthusiasts and productivity hackers! Ever feel like you’re wrestling with your to-do list more than actually doing things? You’re definitely not alone. Our speaker, K, recently celebrated his 34th birthday by sharing his incredible, decades-long journey through the chaotic, frustrating, and ultimately inspiring world of productivity and personal AI agents. Get ready for a wild ride! The Relentless Pursuit of Productivity: A Personal Odyssey 🚀 K’s quest began at the tender age of 10, when he created his very first to-do list in a notebook. Since then, he has been in a constant struggle to conquer productivity, always feeling dissatisfied with existing solutions. “Is anyone else forever unhappy with to-do apps?” he asked, and a resounding chorus of agreement confirmed his shared pain. From the early days of Todoist and similar apps, K felt a deep need for something more. ...

Presenters Martin Kleppmann Source The Pragmatic Engineer podcast Unpacking the Pillars of Modern Data Systems: A Deep Dive with Martin Kleppmann 🚀 The world of data systems is constantly evolving, and understanding its fundamental principles is crucial for any engineer building for the future. Martin Kleppmann, the acclaimed author of “Designing Data-Intensive Applications,” recently sat down to discuss the latest edition of his seminal work, his entrepreneurial journey, and the shifting landscape of technology. This conversation offers a treasure trove of insights into what makes systems reliable, scalable, and maintainable, and how we can navigate the complexities of modern tech. ...

Presenters Gergely Orosz Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 Token Maximizing: The New (and Bizarre) Metric in Big Tech 🤯 Ever feel like you’re drowning in metrics? Well, buckle up, because the tech world has a new, and frankly, wild one: token maximizing. Gergely Orosz, the brilliant mind behind The Pragmatic Engineer, dropped some serious insights on this phenomenon, and it’s a story that’s both hilarious and a little bit terrifying. ...

Presenters Tuomas Artman Gergely Orosz Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 🚀 Beyond the Feature Factory: Why AI Makes “Taste” the Ultimate Competitive Advantage In a world where AI can generate code in seconds, the biggest risk to software isn’t moving too slowly—it’s moving too fast in the wrong direction. 📉 In a recent conversation between Tuomas Artman (Co-founder of Linear) and Gergely Orosz (The Pragmatic Engineer), the duo explored how the “shipping frenzy” triggered by AI agents might actually be degrading the quality of modern software. They dive deep into how Linear maintains its legendary quality bar and why the future of engineering belongs to those who think like product owners. ...

Presenters Omar Sanseviero Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 Gemma 4: The Open Model Revolution You Can Hold in Your Hand! 🚀📱 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever dreamed of having cutting-edge AI power right in your pocket, running offline, totally customized for your needs? Well, that future just got a whole lot closer! Google DeepMind recently unveiled Gemma 4, their most capable family of open models yet, and it’s set to redefine what’s possible with on-device AI. ...