Embark on an intellectual odyssey with Chris White, CTO at Prefect, as he recounts his metamorphosis from a mathematician steeped in the abstract world of optimization theory to a data science maestro and software development virtuoso. Discover how Chris's mathematical prowess translates into creative and practical solutions for data workflows, and how this synergy is revolutionizing the tech landscape. Our conversation peels back the layers of data science, revealing the indispensable role of automated workflows in bolstering productivity and bringing clarity to the complexities that data teams navigate daily.

Feel the pulse of innovation as we delve into the essence of Prefect, the workflow management system that addresses the shortcomings of existing tools and aligns with the intuitions of Python developers. Chris lays bare the intricacies of integrating event-driven constructs that enhance processing efficiency, and how Prefect tailors to the needs of both budding engineers and seasoned code wizards. Looking ahead, we glimpse the potential of managed compute offerings and AI integrations that promise to transform mundane workflows into robust workflow applications, setting a new standard for configuration management and collaborative coding.

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.