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This week on the MongoDB Podcast, we interview Nikhil Smotra at .local Live NYC. Nikhil explains how Dataworkz combines AI, data integration, and transformation to simplify customer profiling. He also discusses how Dataworkz uses MongoDB's flexible data model for language models for seamless data handling.

Co-Founder and CTO at Dataworkz Inc
Analytics, Big Data professional with a passion for identifying opportunities in data to optimize business processes as well as better understand customers, their behaviors and preferences. Rich experience in transforming traditional enterprise applications to Big Data architectures. Successfully building data engineering and analytics practices from scratch, recruiting and building global teams.

Nikhil Smotra

Co-Founder and CTO at Dataworkz Inc

This week on the MongoDB Podcast, we interview Nikhil Smotra at .local Live NYC. Nikhil explains how Dataworkz combines AI, data integration, and transformation to simplify customer profiling. He also discusses how Dataworkz uses MongoDB's flexible data model for language models for seamless data handling.


Ep. 176 Revolutionizing Data Transformation at Dataworkz with Nikhil Smotra

Revolutionizing Data Transformation at Dataworkz

Tune in to the MongoDB Podcast this week for a live chat with Doug Tarr, VP of Engineering. Doug leads the Search team at MongoDB and is looking to expand since the announcement of the newest addition to our platform: Vector Search. <ul><li><a href="https://mdb.link/engineering-careers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/engineering-careers</a></li><li><a href="https://mdb.link/atlas-vector-search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mdb.link/atlas-vector-search</a></li></ul>

Doug is Director of Engineering at MongoDB, the leading open source document database.


Doug Tarr

V.P. Engineering, MongoDB

Tune in to the MongoDB Podcast this week for a live chat with Doug Tarr, VP of Engineering. Doug leads the Search team at MongoDB and is looking to expand since the announcement of the newest addition to our platform: Vector Search.



Ep. 178 Life at MongoDB: Building the Future of Search

Building the Future of Search

At .local Live NYC, we chat with Mark Porter, former CTO of MongoDB, who recalls his own developer’s journey and highlights the importance of varied perspectives in a work environment. In this episode, Mark talks about new AI features, platform enhancements, and ways to improve the developer experience.&nbsp;

Tech geek / exec leader. Passionate about great culture, deep tech, fast experiments, safe deployments. BoD member, Advisor.
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Mark Porter

Former MongoDB CTO

At .local Live NYC, we chat with Mark Porter, former CTO of MongoDDB, who recalls his own developer’s journey and highlights the importance of varied perspectives in a work environment. In this episode, Mark talks about new AI features, platform enhancements, and ways to improve the developer experience. 


Ep. 177 The Developer's Journey with Mark Porter

The Developer's Journey

Join MongoDB TV Podcast at .local Live NYC with Will Atwood &amp; Allen Cordrey , rom the&nbsp;Eliassen Group, as they delve into the dynamic world of technology and community. Uncover their inspiring stories, from transitioning careers to crafting apps This episode is a testament to the transformative power of passion, connection, and the tech community. Hosted by MongoDB's DevRel Senior Director Dave Nielsen. Listen for:<ul><li>[02:17&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:54] How Will and Allen met</li><li>[08:42&nbsp;-&nbsp;11:01] The impact of community</li><li>[14:15&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:12] How Will and Allen first got started with MongoDB</li></ul>

Allen Cordrey

Delivery Manager at The Eliassen Group

Full-Stack Software Engineer || JavaScript || React || Express || Node.js || MongoDB || PostgreSQL || Linux || Open Source Advocate

Will Atwood

Developer at The Eliassen Group

Join MongoDB TV Podcast at .local Live NYC with Will Atwood & Allen Cordrey , rom the Eliassen Group, as they delve into the dynamic world of technology and community. Uncover their inspiring stories, from transitioning careers to crafting apps This episode is a testament to the transformative power of passion, connection, and the tech community. Hosted by MongoDB's DevRel Senior Director Dave Nielsen.


Ep. 175: The Power of Community with Allen Cordrey and Will Atwood

The Power of Community at Eliassen Group

Tune in to this engaging episode and get a glimpse of the power of community, technology, and the remarkable transformation that can happen when you embrace your passion! 🚀👥 Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!


As we continue our discussions on security, Michael meets with Sean Korten, Head of Solution Engineering at Akeyless Security, a cloud-based solution provider specializing in Secrets Management. Secrets refer to confidential information such as passwords and encryption and API keys, which are all essential for application developers and users to preform certain actions securely. Akeyless stands out as a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider to handle disaster recovery and offers a more streamlined solution for users. Listen for:<ul><li>[00:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:00] Introduction to the episode</li><li>[01:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:58] Secrets vs. PII</li><li>[04:39&nbsp;-&nbsp;06:51] Sean explains the Akeyless approach</li><li>[07:02&nbsp;-&nbsp;07:55] How does Akeyless integrate with MongoDB?</li><li>[11:57&nbsp;-&nbsp;15:02] How do you increase the level of trust with your customers?</li><li>[15:09&nbsp;-&nbsp;16:55] At what point does one need to think about a solution like Akeyless?</li><li>[19:27&nbsp;-&nbsp;21:09] Sean's background</li><li>[23:53&nbsp;-&nbsp;28:24] The comparison between field level or queryable encryption</li></ul> Resources:Akeyless: <a href="https://www.akeyless.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.akeyless.io/</a>

The episode features Sean Korten, who is the Head of Solution Engineering at Akeyless Security. Akeyless Security is a cloud-based solution provider.

Sean Korten

Head of Solutions Engineering at Akeyless Security

As we continue our discussions on security, Michael meets with Sean Korten, Head of Solution Engineering at Akeyless Security, a cloud-based solution provider specializing in Secrets Management. Secrets refer to confidential information such as passwords and encryption and API keys, which are all essential for application developers and users to preform certain actions securely. Akeyless stands out as a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider to handle disaster recovery and offers a more streamlined solution for users.


Ep. 174 Akeyless Security: Secrets Management with Sean Korten

Akeyless Security: Secrets Management

Sean Korten, Head of Solutions Engineering, discusses managing Secrets and enhancing security at Akeyless Security. #SaaS #Security #Cloud

Visit Akeyless at www.Akeyless.io


In this episode, we’re joined by David Neal, or ReverentGeek as he’s probably more familiar to many. David originally joined us on a MongoDBTV livestream back in late June, and although that was all video (check out MongoDB.tv to find out more), his content was so compelling, and his story so insightful that we thought it would be great to bring this to a wider audience, so, we adapted our discussion for this podcast and are delighted to share it with you today. In our conversation, David talks about what started him on this journey, and shares his insights and tips on becoming a Superhuman Communicator! Listen for:<ul><li>[05:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;07:27] David's beginning journey to becoming a superhuman communicator</li><li>[09:17&nbsp;-&nbsp;14:06] How visuals and illustrations not only impact an audience, but the speaker, too</li><li>[19:38&nbsp;-&nbsp;25:11] You don't have to make art, you need to CREATE and your audience will engage</li><li>[30:33&nbsp;-&nbsp;37:07] David shares tips on how you can get started</li><li>[37:37&nbsp;-&nbsp;42:16] How David incorporates humor into his presentations</li></ul> Follow David on Social Media:<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/reverentgeek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter @reverentgeek</a></li><li><a href="https://techhub.social/@reverentgeek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastodon @reverentgeek@reverentgeek.com</a></li><li><a href="https://staging.bsky.app/profile/reverentgeek.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky @reverentgeek.com</a></li><li>@reverentgeek on Threads (Meta)</li><li><a href="https://reverentgeek.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reverentgeek.com/ </a></li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Dan Roam on Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@danroamclips/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@danroamclips/videos</a> </li><li>Brad Cobo Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thebradcolbow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thebradcolbow</a></li><li>21Draw -<a href="https://www.21-draw.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.21-draw.com/</a></li><li>Learn about MongoDB .Local events <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/events/mongodb-local" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mongodb.com/events/mongodb-local</a></li></ul>

I punch bears* and help developers be more awesome.

I teach, motivate, entertain, and lead developers to work smarter, build fantastic solutions, and become indispensable members of their teams and communities.

*Metaphorically speaking. I enjoy being courageous, tackling hard problems, being entrepreneurial, and fighting for truth, justice, and the Developer Way.

David Neal

DevRel, Developer, Illustrator, Musician, Content Creator

In this episode, we’re joined by David Neal, or ReverentGeek as he’s probably more familiar to many. David originally joined us on a MongoDBTV livestream back in late June, and although that was all video (check out MongoDB.tv to find out more), his content was so compelling, and his story so insightful that we thought it would be great to bring this to a wider audience, so, we adapted our discussion for this podcast and are delighted to share it with you today. In our conversation, David talks about what started him on this journey, and shares his insights and tips on becoming a Superhuman Communicator!


Ep. 173 Becoming a Superhuman Communicator with David Neal

Becoming a Superhuman Communicator with David Neal aka ReverentGeek!

In this episode, we’re joined by David Neal, or ReverentGeek as he’s probably more familiar to many. David talks about what started him on this journey, and shares his insights and tips on becoming a Superhuman Communicator!!


In this episode of the MongoDB Podcast, we sit down with Sean Falconer, Head of Developer Relations and Marketing at Skyflow, a data privacy vault company. Sean takes us on a journey through the world of data privacy and security, explaining the importance of de-identifying data and how Skyflow's technology ensures sensitive information stays protected. He shares insights into the challenges of building a data privacy vault and how Skyflow has addressed them. Join us to learn about their innovative approach to protecting personal and corporate data, as well as their latest efforts to support and secure generative AI workflows. Listen for:<ul><li>[03:09&nbsp;-&nbsp;06:18] Sean's path in academia</li><li>[06:42&nbsp;-&nbsp;12:48] What Skyflow is, and Sean's role there</li><li>[12:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;15:04] What is PII?</li><li>[15:29&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:49] How Skyflow approaches security</li><li>[18:49&nbsp;-&nbsp;22:46] How Skyflow was built</li><li>[26:18&nbsp;-&nbsp;28:43] What is in Skyflow's future</li><li>[31:37&nbsp;-&nbsp;33:38] How Sean approaches marketing to developers</li><li>[34:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;36:56] What's in the tool belt at developer relations at Skyflow</li></ul>

Head of Marketing & Developer Relations @ Skyflow | ex-Google | Podcast Host for Partially Redacted and Software Engineering Daily

Sean Falconer

Head of Developer Relations and Marketing at Skyflow

Join us as we delve into the world of data privacy and security with Sean Faulkner, a successful technologist and founder. Discover how Skyflow's Data Privacy Vault is revolutionizing PII protection and learn valuable insights on securing sensitive information. Tune in for an informative conversation on the MongoDB Podcast!


Ep. 172 Skyflow: Data Privacy & Security

Skyflow: Data Privacy & Security

Join us on the MongoDB Podcast as we dive into data privacy & security with Sean Faulkner, a successful technologist & founder. Discover how Skyflow's Data Privacy Vault is revolutionizing PII protection. Don't miss this insightful conversation! #DataPrivacy #Security #Podcast


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Ep. 176 Revolutionizing Data Transformation at Dataworkz with Nikhil Smotra

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Ep. 178 Life at MongoDB: Building the Future of Search

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Ep. 174 Akeyless Security: Secrets Management with Sean Korten

Ep. 173 Becoming a Superhuman Communicator with David Neal

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