- Alex Merced, Tal Sofer
This post recaps a comprehensive tutorial published by Alex Merced from Dremio and Tal Sofer from lakeFS, highlighting how version control transforms multimodal data management for AI teams. The Challenge:…
lakeFS Acquires DVC, Uniting Data Version Control Pioneers to Accelerate AI-Ready Data

Alex Merced is Head of DevRel for Dremio, a developer, and a seasoned instructor with a rich professional background. Having worked with companies like GenEd Systems, Crossfield Digital, CampusGuard, and General Assembly. Alex is a co-author of the O’Reilly Book “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide.” With a deep understanding of the subject matter, Alex has shared his insights as a speaker at events including Data Day Texas, OSA Con, P99Conf and Data Council. Driven by a profound passion for technology, Alex has been instrumental in disseminating his knowledge through various platforms. His tech content can be found in blogs, videos, and his podcasts, Datanation and Web Dev 101. Moreover, Alex Merced has made contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities by developing a range of libraries. Notable examples include SencilloDB, CoquitoJS, and dremio-simple-query, among others.
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