Alex Merced is a developer advocate for Dremio, a developer and a seasoned instructor with a rich professional background. He has 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." Alex has shared his insights as a speaker at events including Data Day Texas, OSA Con, P99Conf and Data Council. He is driven by a profound passion for technology, and 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, 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.