Presentations

A collection of my interactive presentations and talks on software engineering, data streaming, and cloud infrastructure.

Don't Ask, Don't Poll: Just React to Your Database

Moving away from traditional polling-based architectures is crucial for modern, responsive systems. This talk demonstrates how Java developers can use Debezium to react instantly to data changes, enabling cleaner microservices and better data consistency. Key Highlights: The pitfalls of database polling. Introduction to Reactive Systems. Java ecosystem integration with Debezium. Live demo concepts. 馃殌 View Presentation (Best viewed on desktop. Use arrow keys or spacebar to navigate slides.)

Real-Time Data Streaming with Postgres & Debezium

This presentation explores the power of Change Data Capture (CDC) to transform your database into a real-time event source. We dive into the architecture of Debezium, how it leverages PostgreSQL鈥檚 logical decoding, and how to build resilient data pipelines. Key Highlights: Understanding Logical Decoding in Postgres. Debezium Connector configuration. Streaming data to Apache Kafka. Real-world use cases for CDC. 馃殌 View Presentation (Best viewed on desktop. Use arrow keys or spacebar to navigate slides.)