Raymond Xu
About Raymond Xu
Raymond Xu - Team Lead of Hudi Engineering
Raymond Xu holds the title of Team Lead of Hudi Engineering. In this role, he spearheads the development of features and the roadmap for Apache Hudi, collaborating extensively with the open source community. His efforts are aimed at enhancing the functionality and scalability of Hudi, ensuring it meets the rigorous demands of data-driven enterprises. Living in Singapore, Raymond is a key figure in the Hudi ecosystem, leveraging his leadership and technical skills to drive innovation.
Raymond Xu's Role in the Apache Hudi PMC
Raymond Xu is an active member of the Apache Hudi Project Management Committee (PMC). His contributions include driving the strategic direction and feature set of Hudi. By coordinating with other contributors and managing the community's input, Raymond ensures that the platform evolves to meet the needs of its diverse user base. His role within the PMC underscores his commitment to advancing open source data management technologies.
Raymond Xu's Involvement in Open Source Community
Raymond Xu is heavily involved in the open source community, particularly with Apache Hudi. He plays a pivotal role in guiding the development and rollout of new features, shaping the project's roadmap, and supporting users in implementing Hudi pipelines at a production scale. His proactive engagement helps users overcome challenges and optimizes the performance of their data infrastructure.
Raymond Xu's Career at Zendesk
Before his current role, Raymond Xu was a Team Lead at Zendesk, where he led the data lake team. During his tenure, he was instrumental in productionizing large-scale Hudi data platform services, which significantly enhanced the company's data management capabilities. His leadership there set the stage for his later achievements with Apache Hudi, solidifying his expertise in large-scale data systems.