We are developing solutions that make it easier to work with data on Hadoop regardless the skill level of the user (whether a developer, an analyst or something else.) The core engine we use and the user-interface have been in research and under development for several years and we are only now starting to “expose” it to the world at large. To give you a sense for our approach, we will provide a variety of demos and discuss the underlying technology to demonstrate the time savings when working with Hadoop. Speaker: Shevek, CompilerWorks Shevek is an expert programmer with a strong interest in parallel and distributed systems. He has worked on cutting edge research in compilers and language design, algorithmic optimization, systems and security. He is capable of maintaining a very straight face under questioning on topics including “Why is our printer playing ‘happy birthday’?” or “What is that message doing on the side of that building?” He received a Doctorate in Computing on the Formalization of Protection Systems from the University of Bath, England. He also holds a Masters in Pure Mathematics and an epee.