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A SQL-Based Metrics Layer for DuckDB and Clickhouse

Mike Driscoll Mike Driscoll | Co-Founder & CTO | Rill Data

The ability to aggregate raw data into summarized metrics and slice them across dimensions is at the core of analytics teams' work. This session reveals how Rill has developed a metrics layer that declares metrics entirely with SQL expressions, overcoming traditional limitations of metrics management. By leveraging DuckDB and Clickhouse, attendees will discover how to generate multi-dimensional OLAP cubes, implement real-time data access with sub-second performance, and create uniform dashboards through a BI-as-code philosophy. Learn how to define, manage, and secure metrics using an innovative SQL-based approach that transforms raw data into powerful, actionable insights.

Mike Driscoll
Mike Driscoll
Co-Founder & CTO | Rill Data

Mike has spent over two decades as a technologist, entrepreneur, and investor. He’s currently co-founder and CEO of Rill, a cloud service for operational intelligence. Previously he founded Metamarkets (acquired by Snap, Inc. in 2017), a real-time analytics platform for digital ad firms, and CustomInk.com a leader in custom apparel online. Mike was also a founding partner at the venture capital firm DCVC, which has invested over $2B+ in assets in deep tech. He began his career as a software engineer for the Human Genome Project and later received a Ph.D. in computational biology.

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