In this enlightening episode of the Better You Podcast, I sit down with Holden Karau, a renowned figure in the tech community known for her significant contributions to Apache Spark and her advocacy for open-source technologies. Join me as Holden shares her compelling journey of self-discovery and transition, overcoming challenges in tech, and making a lasting impact on the industry. We delve into Holden's early life, where she battled a learning disability and found solace in technology, leading to her involvement with Apache Spark. She discusses her influential work at Databricks and Google, providing insights into the future of big data technologies and the role of accelerators in enhancing Spark's performance. Holden also opens up about her personal interests, including her passion for motorcycles and leading a queer and trans-focused motorcycle crew in San Francisco. Email: [email protected] X: https://x.com/holdenkarau Connect with me on X: https://x.com/123nsab