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Embedding OLAP, Everywhere: Lessons from Okta

Jake Thomas Jake Thomas | Manager, Data Foundations | Okta

Okta's innovative journey from processing trillions of events with mini serverless databases to embedding OLAP across its systems reveals a transformative approach to data processing. This session explores how embedded database systems are reshaping traditional data warehousing, demonstrating how small databases can create enormous value beyond analytics. Attendees will discover the strategic shift that's bringing databases back into application engineering and driving unprecedented innovation.

Jake Thomas
Jake Thomas
Manager, Data Foundations | Okta

Jake currently manages the Data Foundations team at Okta after transitioning from Principal Engineer on Okta's Defensive Cyber Operations team. He previously led data platform teams at Shopify and CarGurus, has taught various O'Reilly courses, and regularly contributes to data-oriented OSS projects.

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