Alex Merced
Head of Developer Relations
Bridging the gap between complex data technologies and the developer community.
About Me
Alex Merced is a seasoned technologist currently serving as the Head of Developer Relations at Dremio, where he was the 2025 Inaugural Winner of the CEO Award. He is the creator of DataLakehouseHub.com and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor.
With a rich background in full-stack engineering and technical education (having taught at General Assembly), Alex specializes in the Data Lakehouse ecosystem, Apache Iceberg, and Apache Polaris. He is an O'Reilly and Manning author, a podcast host (Datanation, Web Dev 101), and a prolific creator of technical content that empowers developers to master modern data infrastructure.
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Author
O'Reilly & Manning
Technical Expertise
Data & Infrastructure
- Apache Iceberg
- Apache Polaris
- Data Lakehouse Architecture
- Dremio
- Docker & DataOps
Languages
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Python
- Rust
- Go
- SQL
Web & Frameworks
- React, Vue, Svelte, Angular
- Node.js (Express, Fastify)
- Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
Featured Projects
Pangolin
Open-source Data Lakehouse Catalog written in Rust with Iceberg REST Catalog support.
View Code →Apache Iceberg UI
A local desktop application for browsing and querying Iceberg Catalogs.
View Code →Featured Books
Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide
Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide
Architecting an Iceberg Lakehouse
Listen to key insights on Datanation and Web Dev 101 podcasts.
What People Say
"Alex has an incredible ability to break down complex Data Lakehouse concepts into digestible, actionable insights. His work on Apache Iceberg is top-tier."
Technology Leader
Enterprise Data Archtect"Consistently delivering high-value technical content. A true thought leader in the open data ecosystem."
Senior Developer
Fintech Sector"The resources Alex provides have been instrumental in our team's adoption of the Lakehouse architecture."