Forte Spotlight: Internal Development Platforms (IDPs), Key Roles In Data Engineering and More
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As Forte Group's Chief Technology Officer, I am thrilled to share the latest advancements, innovations, and insights driving our commitment to technological excellence, empowering you to stay at the forefront of industry trends and developments.
-- Lucas Hendrich , CTO, Forte Group
CTO Spotlight
Data Engineering involves a wide range of responsibilities, from core database management to implementing data pipelines for large-scale data processing systems. While some organizations focus primarily on database administration and basic job monitoring, others demand a more advanced skill set that includes complex ETL processes, orchestration, and even MLOps.
A strong foundation in Data Engineering is essential to the success of your AI and Gen AI initiatives.
On the Forte blog, our own Andrey Torchilo summarizes the key roles in Data Engineering:
We have deep expertise in data engineering, including numerous team members in each of these roles. Read the blog post, "A Breakdown Of The Key Roles In Data Engineering":
I recently gave a recent keynote presentation in which I stated that the foundational layer for organizations going forward is data engineering as a practice:
Technology Spotlight
An Internal Development Platform (IDP) is a self-service layer that abstracts away the underlying complexity of infrastructure, providing developers with a streamlined, standardized interface to access the resources they need.
An IDP can significantly enhance developer productivity, ensure consistency, and accelerate time-to-market. However, its success depends on a strong DevOps foundation. Read more in my blog post, "The Challenges of Platform Engineering And The Importance of An Internal Development Platform (IDP)":
-- Mat Caniglia , DevOps Director, Forte Group
Industry Spotlight
The CrowdStrike incident occurred less than two months ago, on July 19, 2024. An update to CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor security software caused millions(!) of Microsoft Windows computers to crash. The industry is still coming to grips over how to mitigate the risks inherent in broad-scale software updates like this one.
Lee Barnes , our Chief Quality Officer shared his take in a LinkedIn Pulse article. Lee writes:
"A key lesson from this incident is the importance of implementing quality checkpoints that include automated validations in environments that closely mirror those used by our customers. Let's draw insights from CrowdStrike’s ordeal and question our assumptions regarding how customers utilize our software and the environments in which they operate."
Read Lee's article: https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/importance-software-quality-lessons-from-crowdstrike-outage-barnes-cvikc ?
Live Webinar
Lee is speaking at a live webinar on September 12, 2024 titled, "Key Considerations for Testing AI-enabled Systems."
Lee will detail the nuances of testing AI systems, highlighting how it diverges from traditional software testing.
Whether you're a testing veteran or just starting your career, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of AI testing with confidence and precision.
Register now:
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– Lucas Hendrich , CTO, Forte Group