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Jean-Georges Perrin

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Senior Product Manager Actian

Jean-Georges Perrin, aka “JGP”, is a Senior Product Manager at Actian, where he leads key initiatives around Data Products and Data Contracts as part of the company’s mission to build the industry’s most intelligent data platform. With over 25 years of experience at the forefront of data architecture, engineering, and product development, Jean-Georges is passionate about designing systems that strike a balance between governance, usability, and innovation. Before joining Actian, he served as Principal Architect at Expedia, where he helped define the strategic direction of the company’s enterprise data architecture. He also chairs the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, where he leads global efforts to standardize data practices through initiatives like the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS). JGP is the author of Implementing Data Mesh (O’Reilly) and Spark in Action (Manning), and is widely recognized as a thought leader in the data space. His contributions have earned him distinctions such as Lifetime IBM Champion, PayPal Champion, and Data Mesh MVP.

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[Replay] Understanding Apache Spark with Jean-Georges Perrin

2021-09-15 · Making Data Simple Listen

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with Jean-Georges Perrin (Actian) , Al Martin (IBM)

Big Data Hadoop IBM Spark

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Abstract Hosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts. This week on Making Data Simple, we have Jean-Georges Perrin, Director of Engineering at weexperience. Together, they discuss — and compare — Apache Spark and Hadoop, and explain what it means to hold the title of IBM Champion. Show Notes 02:07 - Connect with Jean-Georges Perrin on LinkedIn and Twitter, and check out his website. 13:14 - Check out Jean-Georges' book on Apache Spark. 24:38 - What does it mean to be an IBM Champion? Connect with the Team Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Understanding Apache Spark with Jean-Georges Perrin - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 16]

2019-04-24 · Making Data Simple Listen

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with Jean-Georges Perrin (Actian) , Al Martin (IBM)

Hadoop IBM Spark

Send us a text Al Martin is joined this week by guest Jean-Georges Perrin, Director of Engineering at weexperience. Together, they discuss — and compare — Apache Spark and Hadoop, and explain what it means to hold the title of IBM Champion.

Show Notes Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 02:07 - Connect with Jean-Georges Perrin on LinkedIn and Twitter, and check out his website. 13:14 - Check out Jean-Georges' book on Apache Spark. 24:38 - What does it mean to be an IBM Champion? Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.