Key Lessons from Building Data and AI Systems over the Last 26 Years

Explore key lessons from a 26-year journey in data and AI systems in this 43-minute keynote speech delivered by Dragan Tomic at DSC EUROPE 24 in Belgrade. Discover why database systems represent the most beautiful aspect of computer science and gain valuable insights on navigating current developments in data and AI. Follow Dragan's professional evolution through major technological waves including OLTP, big data, cloud services, and AI. Learn about his significant contributions to building SQL Server, one of the leading database management systems, and his role in revolutionizing OLTP databases and data warehousing during the cloud services transformation. Understand his current leadership position at Databricks, a company leading the Data and AI wave, and how these experiences shape his perspective on the industry's future.