KSQL: an open source streaming SQL engine for Apache Kafka

Topic:

KSQL is an open source streaming SQL engine for Apache Kafka. Come hear how KSQL makes it easy to get started with a wide-range of stream processing applications such as real-time ETL, sessionization, monitoring and alerting, or fraud detection. We'll cover both how to get started with KSQL and some under-the-hood details of how it all works.

Speaker:

Nick Dearden, Confluent

Bio:

Nick is a technology and product leader at Confluent, where he enjoys leveraging many years of experience in the world of data and analytic systems to help design and explain the power of a streaming platform for every business. Prior to Confluent, he led the data platform group for a leading online real-estate seller and was chief architect for a cloud-based financial analytics platform. His early career stretches all the way back through multiple data warehouse and business intelligence adventures to the green-screen days of mainframe banking systems.

Logistics: The building is Metro accessible from the Tysons Corner stop on the Silver line. Paid garage parking at the building is available. Additionally, the building is a short walk from both Tysons Corner malls where there is plenty of free parking. You can head up to the 5th floor, and we will be meeting in the main lobby area.