Ever wondered why the philosophical and cultural considerations of data work are essential? You're in for a treat as Santona Tuli, Ph.D. , Upsolver's Head of Data, joins us for an enlightening discussion. Santona shares her takeaways from Coalesce 2023 and the importance of understanding the 'why' behind data work. We traverse the nitty-gritty of grappling with streaming and batch data workloads, shedding light on the imperativeness of balancing data freshness with resource efficiency. Plus, we don't leave out the current happenings in the data scene like the rise of data streaming, portable compute options like DuckDB and the potential hiccups in bringing it back into the cloud for collaboration. Reliving our experiences at the recently concluded DBT Conference, we muse over the irreplaceable value of face-to-face conferences in fostering connections with fellow data enthusiasts. The conference wasn't just about serious talks; there were also fun-filled booths with puppies and headshots! The mystery surrounding the new product, MotherDuck, doesn't escape our discussion as we speculate about its potential role in the modern data stack. Reflect with us on the philosophical implications of our work and its impact on our mental health and overall job satisfaction. Get ready for an episode packed with insights, reflections, and a healthy dash of speculation. Follow Santona Tuli on LinkedIn What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.