Gnarly Data Waves

Episode 66

April 22, 2025

From Vectors to AI Agents: AI With Dremio

See how Dremio powers real-time, AI-ready data access for agent applications and RAG pipelines in this Gnarly Data Waves session with Alex Merced. Learn how to streamline data prep and future-proof your AI stack.

AI agents are changing the way we work, but they need real-time, clean data to succeed. In this Gnarly Data Waves session, Alex Merced shows how Dremio accelerates AI agent development by streamlining data prep and enabling real-time access across data platforms.

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Alex Merced

Alex Merced is Head of DevRel for Dremio, a developer, and a seasoned instructor with a rich professional background. Having worked with companies like GenEd Systems, Crossfield Digital, CampusGuard, and General Assembly.

Alex is a co-author of the O’Reilly Book “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide.” With a deep understanding of the subject matter, Alex has shared his insights as a speaker at events including Data Day Texas, OSA Con, P99Conf and Data Council.

Driven by a profound passion for technology, Alex has been instrumental in disseminating his knowledge through various platforms. His tech content can be found in blogs, videos, and his podcasts, Datanation and Web Dev 101.

Moreover, Alex Merced has made contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities by developing a range of libraries. Notable examples include SencilloDB, CoquitoJS, and dremio-simple-query, among others.

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From Vectors to AI Agents: AI With Dremio

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