Kai Waehner
This channel explores all the things around data streaming, analytics and AI/ML. I explore cutting-edge data technologies, focusing on trends, use cases and architectures. It features in-depth discussions on platforms like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Iceberg, Confluent, as well as insights into AI/ML and lakehouse SaaS solutions such as Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery and Microsoft Fabric. The channel aims to educate and engage viewers, offering valuable content for both data enthusiasts and professionals seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving data landscape.

Error Handling via Dead Letter Queue in Apache Kafka

The Data Streaming Landscape 2025

SAP ECC and S4HANA ERP Integration with Apache Kafka

Data Streaming at the Edge with Apache Kafka and Flink

Tiered Storage for Kafka - Architecture, Use Cases, Roadmap

Stateless vs Stateful Stream Processing with Kafka Streams and Apache Flink

Data Streaming vs. Lakehouse

The Shift Left Architecture

When NOT to use Apache Kafka?

GenAI Demo with Apache Kafka, Flink, LangChain, OpenAI

Apache Kafka vs. JMS Message Broker (IBM MQ, TIBCO, Solace)

A Hybrid Cloud-native Lakehouse Project for Predictive Maintenance

What is a Lakehouse? Data Streaming and Batch Analytics.

Data Analytics at Rest vs. Data Streaming in Motion

Apache Kafka vs. iPaaS ETL Middleware

Apache Kafka for Predictive Maintenance in Industrial IoT / Industry 4.0

Kappa vs Lambda Architectures and Technology Comparison

Cloud-Native 5G, MEC and OSS/BSS/OTT Telco with Apache Kafka and Kubernetes

Panel Discussion about Kafka, Edge, Networks and 5G in Oil & Gas and Mining Industry

Apache Kafka in the Insurance Industry

Apache Kafka in the Retail Industry

Apache Kafka in the Automotive Industry

Apache Kafka for Oil & Gas, Smart Grid, and Energy Utilities

Can Apache Kafka Replace a Database?

Hybrid Cloud Replication with Apache Kafka between Edge and Cloud - Live Demo

App Modernization and Hybrid Cloud Architectures with Apache Kafka

Augmented Reality Demo with Apache Kafka

Supply Chain Optimization with Apache Kafka

Apache Kafka in Manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Machine Learning with Apache Kafka without another Data Lake