Andy Grove
I'm a software engineer with 30+ years of experience, specializing in query engines and distributed systems.
I am the original author of Apache DataFusion, an embeddable SQL query engine, and a PMC member of both Apache Arrow and Apache DataFusion.
My Book
How Query Engines Work
A practical guide to building a query engine from scratch. Learn how to parse SQL, build logical and physical query plans, and execute queries efficiently using Apache Arrow.
Projects
Open Source
- Apache DataFusion — Embeddable SQL query engine built on Apache Arrow
- sqlparser-rs — Extensible SQL parser for Rust
- How Query Engines Work — Free online book on building query engines
Hardware & Hobby Projects
- Full Size Dalek (2013)
- Ultrasonic Pi Piano (2017)
- Retro Arcade Cabinet (2019)