Do some things never change? Deploying Cassandra in 2011 vs 2025

Join us for a thought-provoking session with Carlos Rolo as he reflects on over a decade of real-world Cassandra deployments. From his first production cluster in 2011 to the operational realities of 2025, Carlos explores how far the ecosystem has come, and which challenges have proven surprisingly timeless.

What You’ll Learn:

• How modern tooling, automation, and infrastructure have reshaped Cassandra operations
• Why data modeling remains a critical and often misunderstood foundation for success
• Approaches to cluster sizing, version selection, and ensuring stability under real-world workloads
• Lessons learned from years of deploying and maintaining distributed systems in production
• What has truly changed in the Cassandra world… and what hasn’t

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It:
Even with major advancements across the ecosystem, some fundamentals continue to demand careful thought and expertise. Carlos brings a unique long-term perspective, sharing practical insights from countless deployments and ongoing community involvement. Whether you’re operating Cassandra today or planning your next distributed system, this session will deepen your understanding of how to build resilient, high-performance architectures.

About the Speaker:
Carlos Rolo, Open Source Contributions Manager, is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing water polo, and exploring AI innovations while tinkering with home tech setups. A 2x Cassandra MVP with expertise in Rust, Python, and strong foundations in Go, he created the innovative time series compressor instaclustr/atsc, with seven patents pending. He remains an active contributor in the Cassandra community and is passionate about sharing technical knowledge and fostering collaboration.