# Tech Talk 4 - John Kutay

> Change Data Capture (CDC) is a crucial technique for data engineers, allowing them to efficiently track and replicate changes in databases. This session features John Kutay from Stream, who shares insights on implementing CDC using log-based methods and discusses its benefits over traditional batch…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/tech-talk-4-john-kutay-april2025
- Program: [Analytics Engineering Boot Camp starting April 14th, 2025](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/analytics-engineering-boot-camp-april-2025-5702)
- Access: Requires enrollment in Analytics Engineering Boot Camp starting April 14th, 2025
- Length: 57 min video
- Skills: MLOps, ETL/ELT, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Kafka
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Change Data Capture (CDC) is a crucial technique for data engineers, allowing them to efficiently track and replicate changes in databases. This session features John Kutay from Stream, who shares insights on implementing CDC using log-based methods and discusses its benefits over traditional batch processing. Learn about real-world applications, including how companies like Stripe and American Airlines leverage CDC for operational efficiency and real-time analytics, making it essential for modern data engineering practices.

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