The patterns of Activity Schema with Ahmed Elsamadisi

The patterns of Activity Schema with Ahmed Elsamadisi

In an insightful episode of the AgileData Podcast, Shane Gibson hosts Ahmed Elsamadisi to delve into the evolving world of data modeling, focusing on the innovative concept of the Activity Schema. Elsamadisi, with a rich background in AI and data science, shares his journey from working on self-driving cars to spearheading data initiatives at WeWork. The discussion centers on the pivotal role of data modeling in enhancing scalability and efficiency in data systems, with Elsamadisi highlighting the limitations of traditional models like star schema and data vault in addressing complex, modern data queries.

The patterns of Data Vault with Hans Hultgren

The patterns of Data Vault with Hans Hultgren

In a compelling episode of the Agile Data Podcast, Shane Gibson invites Hans Hultgren to explore the intricacies of Data Vault modeling. Hans, with a substantial background in IT and data warehousing, brings his expertise to the table, discussing the evolution and benefits of Data Vault modeling in today’s complex data landscapes. Shane and Hans navigate through the foundations of Data Vault, including its core components like hubs, satellites, and links, and delve into more advanced concepts like Same-As Links (SALs) and Hierarchical Links (Hals). They highlight how Data Vault enables flexibility, agility, and incremental development in data modeling, ensuring scalability and adaptability to change.