In the inaugural episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ join your Dominique as he shares the personal journey that led him to move to the vibrant city of Dubai. Discover the culture, opportunities, and unique experiences that await, setting the stage for an exciting podcast adventure exploring life, business, and connections in this dynamic desert metropolis. Get ready to dive into the heart of Dubai with a warm embrace and open arms!
Dominique Ronde is a Staff Solution Engineer, PhD candidate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, and author focused on AI, data streaming, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and real-time system architecture. With more than 20 years of experience in IT, data platforms, and digital transformation, he helps organizations design reliable, scalable, and practical data systems. On Big Data Pilot, he writes about AI, machine learning, event streaming, software engineering, and the realities of building technology that actually works in production.