Data Architecture Elevator

Welcome to another Data Architecture Elevator podcast! Today's discussion is hosted by Paolo Platter  supported by our experts Antonino Ingargiola and Irene Donato . In this episode, we explore effective strategies for optimizing large language models (LLMs) for inference tasks with multimodal data like audio, text, images, and video. We discuss the shift from online APIs to hosted models, choosin...

Welcome to another episode of Data Architecture Elevator, hosted by Paolo Platter ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/paoloplatter/ ) and featuring Antonino Ingargiola ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonino-ingargiola/ ) and Antonio Murgia ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-murgia/ ). The conversation explores how Model Context Protocol (MCP), introduced by Anthropic, enables interoperability between...

Welcome to another episode of Data Architecture Elevator Podcast! Today we'll tackle another hot topic: Data Privacy related to Large Language Models. Large language models (LLMs) have changed the way we interact with technology, enabling more natural conversations, automating tasks, and generating human-like responses. But as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. The inter...

Welcome to a new episode of Data Architecture Elevator Espresso with an in-depth analysis of agents and tools in the field of Agentic AI. In this episode, hosted by ⁠Antonio Murgia⁠ and with our dear guest ⁠Irene Donato⁠ , we'll explore two concepts often used interchangeably but with crucial distinctions. What are the differences between AI Agents and AI Tools? Understanding these differences is...

Hello there! Today we'll explore the usage of WebAssembly to streamline User Defined Functions. We're going to do that with the help of our guest ⁠Andrea Fonti⁠ and our dear host ⁠Antonio Murgia⁠ . User-defined functions (UDFs) have long been a powerful tool for extending database and query engine capabilities. From traditional relational databases to modern big data platforms like Hive and Spark,...

We're thrilled to start a new podcast with one of the hottest topic so far: Agentic AI. From autonomous systems to ethical dilemmas, from AI-driven creativity to its impact on business, we dive into this intriguing theme with our host ⁠Paolo Platter⁠ engaging and interviewing our guests ⁠Antonio Murgia⁠ (Data Architect) and ⁠Antonino Ingargiola ⁠ (AI Architect) . Enjoy!

Imagine a world where your sensitive data vanishes—not just deleted, but utterly irretrievable. That’s the magic of crypto-shredding: a technique where encryption keys are destroyed, rendering the data useless, forever. 🔑 Why does this matter? ✅ No keys = No access. ✅ It's clean, efficient, and a data security mic drop. ✅ Essential for GDPR compliance, sensitive records, and peace of mind. In...

Here's a new episode of the Data Architecture Elevator Espresso! Today we'll face the relationship between Data Science and Data Engineering with our own Pietro Peterlongo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pietro-peterlongo-b7605627/. Pietro is going to provide some insights - with passion and a healthy dose of humor - into different practices and in particular the intersections between Data Scientist...

Here's a new episode of the Data Architecture Elevator Espresso, recorded live from our Milan offices! Today we will delve into the topics related to MLOps with ⁠Antonino Ingargiola⁠ . The Podcast will discuss (from a first-hand perspective) the practices of integrating machine learning workflows into software development and operations processes to ensure reliable, scalable and efficient deployme...

In this Data Architecture Elevator episode, we’re diving into the world of data contracts—the unsung heroes of modern data management. We’ll explore how they’re reshaping collaboration between data producers and consumers, ensuring trust, accountability, and a clear understanding of responsibilities. Join us as we discuss common challenges, and reveal why data contracts are more than just tech jar...

Here's a brand new episode of the Data Architecture Elevator Espresso! Today we discuss an intro to FinOps with a special guest in the FinOps: ⁠Ugo Ciracì⁠ . Ugo is the author of the article that addresses the FinOps discipline in details: you can read it at https://www.agilelab.it/blog/finops-architecture-for-data-products . This episode is hosted by our ⁠Antonio Murgia⁠ . Don't forget to follow...

Welcome to another episode of Data Elevator Architecture Espresso, 20 minutes of condensed knowledge shared by our Experts! Today we delve into Platform Engineering: a clear definition, practices and insights on this hot topic directly from an expert like Andrea Novara hosted by our dear Antonio Murgia . Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn !

Welcome to the new format Espresso, 20 minutes of condensed knowledge shared by our Experts! This episode features a talk and insights about Data Streaming and security applied to Kafka.  Today's guest is: Andrea Fonti with our host Antonio Murgia Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn !

Episode 4 of Data Architecture Elevator podcast: insights about Data Privacy. Discussion about impact on practices, technologies while assuring compliance.  Today's guests are: Antonio Murgia Francesco Valentini with our host Paolo Platter . Don't forget to follow us on  LinkedIn !

Episode 3 of Data Architecture Elevator podcast: some insights about Accelerated Analytics. Definition, applicability, technology and relations with the Data Engineer role. Today's guests are: Antonio Murgia Ugo Ciracì Francesco Valentini with our dear host Paolo Platter . Don't forget to follow us on  LinkedIn !

In this episode of Data Architecture Elevator we're discussing Data Streaming, what are its main advantages and the challenges that companies face when adopting it.

In this episode of Data Architecture Elevator we're discussing Data Platforms, what's their relation with Data Management practices and strategies.