Podcast #7 : Data Tools
Dave Kruse (CEO) and John Hwang (Head of Data Engineering) break down how to evaluate and choose the right data tools for your platform, covering what they do, why they matter, and the key selection criteria. In this episode, the duo explores various types of data tools like all-in-one data tools, virtualization tools, and ETL tools and assesses them at different levels of performance and operational limitations.
September 3, 2025
Podcast #6 : Architecting Fast and Efficient Modular Data Platforms
Dave Kruse (CEO) and John Hwang (Head of Data Engineering) reveal the four critical problems with modern data platforms and share Augment's "Data Platform Accelerator" approach that helps clients build use cases in weeks instead of months.
August 25, 2025
Podcast #5 : Importance of Data Lakes in a Modern Data Platform
Don't miss out on this exciting new podcast! In this podcast, we touch upon several different aspects of Data Engineering. Take a closer look at the concepts of data lakes as the elements are slowly unpacked. Data lake is nothing but a centralized store of unprocessed data in contrast to the data warehouses which stores structured, processed data.
March 29, 2025
Podcast #4 : Key Design Principles for a Modern Data Platform
Excited to share our third Data Strategy podcast! Building data platforms is not easy. Organizations need the right blend of people, processes, and technology to build high-performing data platforms.
March 29, 2025
Podcast #3 : Data Strategy Podcast with John
Listen to an insightful conversation between Dave Kruse (CEO, Augment) and John Hwang, Head of Data Engineering at Augment, as they explore the intricacies of data and digital transformation. The duo explores how organizations should focus on people and processes to drive data and technological transformation.
November 15, 2024
Podcast #2 : What Actually Constitutes a Successful Data Project?
Welcome to the Augment Podcast, where we dive into data, AI, and the creation of cutting-edge digital experiences. In this episode, hosted by Dave Kruse, CEO of Augment, we explore the intricacies of successful data projects. Dave is joined by John Hwang, Augment's Head of Data Engineering, who brings over 20 years of experience leading data initiatives at major organizations like Google, AWS, and McKinsey.
November 15, 2024
Podcast #1 : Journey of Augment
Tune in to listen to this engaging story about the journey of Augment, straight from its founders. This podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn about the honest insights from Augment’s CEO, Dave Kruse, and CTO, Sajan Thandaserry, as they candidly share their experiences building Augment.
November 15, 2024
