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Episode 242:

The Data Convergence: How Operational and Analytical Data Are Merging with Ruben Burdin of Stacksync

May 14, 2025

This week on The Data Stack Show, the crew records live from Data Council in Oakland, California, as they welcome Ruben Burdin, Founder and CEO of StackSync.Ruben explores the emerging convergence of operational and analytical data, revealing how modern technologies are breaking down traditional data system barriers. The key insight is that businesses can now create more efficient data infrastructures through two-way synchronization, enabling seamless integration between different databases without vendor lock-in. By leveraging a centralized database approach, companies can build faster, more responsive internal tools and transform their data management from slow, siloed processes to real-time, interconnected ecosystems. Other topics include the evolving data infrastructure, practical use cases of integrating systems like Salesforce and Postgres for real-time data management, and more.

Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Ruben’s Background (1:14)
  • Defining Operational Data (5:20)
  • The Convergence of Operational and Analytical Data (10:53)
  • Evolution from Data Warehousing to Fulfillment Centers (13:19)
  • Challenges of API Integration (18:25)
  • Understanding Data Complexity (22:18)
  • Database vs. API Calls (25:32)
  • Real-Time Database Views (28:15)
  • The Evolution of Data Technology (32:37)
  • Future Topics on PostgreSQL Scaling and Parting Thoughts (34:02)

 

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