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SwiftLake: Bringing Apache Iceberg and DuckDB Together for a Smarter Data Management
Tue, 22 April, 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM GMT+5:30
Modern applications generate vast amounts of data, and traditional RDBMS-based architectures struggle to keep up with scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency demands. While object storage solutions like S3 have revolutionised data management, migrating from RDBMS to an object storage-based model is often complex and disruptive. SwiftLake bridges this gap, seamlessly transitioning from RDBMS to object storage by integrating Apache Iceberg and DuckDB in a lightweight, single-node Java library. SwiftLake enables schema evolution, hidden partitioning, time travel, and efficient caching while maintaining SQL compatibility for existing applications.
In this session, you'll learn:
- How SwiftLake simplifies the transition from RDBMS to object storage with minimal application changes
- How Apache Iceberg and DuckDB power high-performance, scalable data workloads
- How to optimize query performance, reduce costs, and maintain SLOs with efficient caching and partitioning strategies
- Join us to discover how SwiftLake enables a smarter, more cost-effective approach to data management without the complexity of distributed systems.
Target Audience
- Software Architects seeking to scale RDBMS workloads efficiently
- Software Developers aiming to optimize data costs without compromising SLOs
- Data Engineers focused on processing efficiency and reducing query latency
- Developers in high-growth environments needing flexible, scalable data architectures
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About the speaker
Varunkumar Nagarajan
Senior Vice President, Principal Group Engineering Manager, Arcesium
Varunkumar is a seasoned software engineer with 16+ years of experience building scalable, high-quality enterprise software. As a technology leader at Arcesium India, he oversees architecture, strategy, and team governance, while managing budgets, roadmaps, and hiring for a cross-functional global team. A passionate tech enthusiast, Varun specializes in distributed systems, web development, and cloud technologies. Beyond work, he enjoys building creative tech solutions for his family. An active contributor to the tech community, he is committed to driving innovation and collaboration.
