Julian Hyde is a leading software engineer, architect, and author known for his expertise in taming data. His background includes extensive work in OLAP, data warehousing, and big data technologies. Hyde is the creator of Apache Calcite and the Mondrian OLAP engine. He holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge and studied Mathematics and Computer Science at St John's College, Cambridge.

Hyde is currently an architect at Looker, where he helps businesses make data-driven decisions. Additionally, he is a former lead developer at Mondrian, architect at Hortonworks, and OLAP architect at Pentaho Corporation. He has also served as the founder and chief architect at SQLstream, principal engineer at Blue Martini, principal architect at KANA Software, Inc., principal architect at Broadbase, and software architect at Broadbase Software. His extensive experience in the industry has made him a sought-after speaker and contributor, and he has contributed to several Apache Software Foundation projects, including Arrow, Drill, Eagle, Incubator, and Kylin.

As someone who is passionate about data and technology, Hyde is on a mission to make data more accessible and easier to manage. His expertise in OLAP, data warehousing, and big data technologies make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to maximize their data potential.