Big Data Setups: An Architecture Overview

Details
This month's meetup focuses on practical technology applications, featuring two hands-on use cases about building and managing the systems behind two data-heavy sectors.

First talk: Cloud Streaming Processing Platform for Automotive Data
Mircea Malaescu, Data Engineer @ eSolutions
This presentation explores the development of a cloud-based streaming processing platform designed specifically for managing and delivering automotive data. We'll cover the data collection process from vehicles, the architecture of a fully managed cloud infrastructure for real-time data processing based on Azure, Kubernetes, and Apache Kafka, and the main challenges encountered. Attendees will learn about the practical aspects of building a scalable and efficient system for automotive processing, along with key takeaways from our experience.

Second talk: Decoding the Blueprint of Big Data Infrastructure
Alexandru Ionescu, Head of Infrastructure @ Veridion
Ever wondered about the backbone of our data-driven world? We're taking a deep dive into the vast universe of big data infrastructure in our presentation, taking you on an extensive journey, delving into a multitude of topics. Starting from robust cluster managers such as Mesos and Kubernetes, progressing towards the capabilities of massive-scale data processing tools like Spark, we will then culminate our expedition by unraveling the intricacies of our API systems, which provide a facile avenue for users to access our data. Beyond the nitty-gritty of its technical framework, we're going to discuss the broader business implications. How does a startup enter the Big Data game? And what strategies can established businesses employ to optimize their existing data infrastructures for competitive advantage?
Whether you're a data scientist, IT professional, business leader, or simply an individual with a passion for data, we invite you to join us.

Agenda
18:30 - 19:00 - Welcome
19:00 - 19:40 - Mircea Malaescu: Cloud Streaming Processing Platform for Automotive Data
19:40 - 20:20 - Alexandru Ionescu: Decoding the Blueprint of Big Data Infrastructure
20:20 - 21:30 - Networking

The event is hosted by eSolutions Academy. Meet us all on Thursday, April 18, at their Tech Arena (28C, General Constantin Budisteanu St).
*This is an in-person event, presentations will be conducted in Romanian, if everybody agrees. Please RSVP to secure your spot.

See you there!