Explore the evolving data landscape in this expert talk featuring Martin Kleppmann, researcher at the Technical University of Munich and author of "Designing Data-Intensive Applications," and Jesse Anderson, Managing Director of Big Data Institute. Delve into the origins of Kleppmann's influential book, industry shifts since 2017, and the rise of cloud services. Discover insights on local-first collaboration software, Automerge, and the balance between simplicity and adaptability in software engineering. Gain valuable advice for aspiring data engineers and explore diverse career paths in the field. Learn about crucial topics such as privacy, CRDTs, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, stateful stream processing, and the debate between cloud and local-first approaches in this informative discussion recorded at GOTO Amsterdam.