Democratizing The Data Platform (Nextdoor)

Dive into the fascinating world of Nextdoor, the leading social network for neighborhoods, and discover how they leverage big data to foster community connections. This session, presented by Zack Shapiro, Lead Data Engineer at Nextdoor, unveils their big data challenges, solutions, and successes, highlighting the transformative power of Qubole’s platform.

What You’ll Learn:

Nextdoor’s Mission and Growth:
- Understand the unique value Nextdoor brings to local communities and its impressive expansion across neighborhoods in the U.S.
Data Engineering Challenges:
- Learn about the initial hurdles in managing vast amounts of neighborhood data and the strategies employed to overcome them.
Revolutionizing Data Handling:
- Discover the pivotal role of Apache Airflow and Qubole in streamlining data processing, enabling efficient ETL operations, and fostering a culture of self-service analytics.
Empowering Team Contributions:
- See how Nextdoor democratized data handling, allowing team members to contribute to data processing, leading to a significant increase in productivity and use case development.
Innovative Use Cases Enabled:
- Explore various use cases such as ad targeting, forecasting, personalization, and more, made possible by Nextdoor’s advanced data platform.
Future of Data Engineering at Nextdoor:
- Gain insights into ongoing efforts to improve data quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in Nextdoor’s data engineering practices.

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