About Databloom AI, founded by the original creators of Apache Wayang

Who is Databloom?

Our mission at DataBloom AI is to revolutionize the world of data by connecting disparate sources and empowering analytical decisions without limits. We strive to break down barriers and unleash the true potential of data, enabling organizations to extract valuable insights and make informed decisions that drive innovation and growth. Through our innovative virtual data lakehouse platform, 'Blossom Sky,' we empower businesses to seamlessly access and leverage data from across the globe, unlocking new frontiers in AI and analytics. Together, we are shaping a future where data knows no boundaries, inspiring endless possibilities and transforming the way we understand and interact with information.

2021

In 2021, Kaustubh, Jorge and Alexander teamed up to create a startup that would bring Jorge’s research to market. Their goal was to develop the most comprehensive federated data processing platform based on the research the team conducted over the past years. After leaving stealth mode at the end of 2021, they donated the prototype code to the Apache Software Foundation and incubated it as Apache Wayang.

2022

Jessica joined DataBloom as founder and CFOO from Goldman Sachs, we officially founded DataBloom AI, established operations in Miami, and pioneered 100% remote work in addition to 4 full workdays every week. Out of more than 4,000 looked at startups, DataBloom AI placed in the Top 50 at the famous Pepperdine "Most Fundable Companies" competition. DataBloom AI was highlighted in several international conferences.

2023

DataBloom AI has been selected for the MARL 5G accelerator spring cohort. This program gives mentorship, training, and access to deep tech investors, corporations, and public institutions to selected startups. DataBloom AI also received its first external investment from MARL 5G in March, followed by its acceptance into the Google Cloud for Startups program, including a $250k grant to build Blossom Sky for Google Cloud.

The founders

Alexander is a startup entrepreneur and seasoned executive with more than 15 years of experience in the domains of big data, data processing, distributed data, AI, ML, and IoT. Prior to founding Databloom, he founded Infinite Devices, X-Warp, and Infinimesh and held various developer-related roles in Cloudera or T-Mobile (Telekom) as well as data-related executive roles in E.ON, Allianz, Evariant (Healthgrades), and Scout24. He also contributed to various open source projects, including Apache Wayang, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Flume, and Apache HBase.

Kaustubh co-founded Databloom as a founding engineer, driven by his work on automated, regulation-compliant data processing. Kaustubh earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the renowned Max-Planck Institute and the University of Mannheim (Germany). He has published multiple papers in highly ranked journals since 2012. Kaustubh has built the federated SQL layer in Blossom Sky and leads the technical efforts of DataBloom AI as CTO. He is highly anticipated in the data science industry and currently teaches data management at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

Jessica is a longtime senior executive in the financial industry. She worked at Wall Street for 15 years, including roles as VP for Securities Division at Goldman Sachs and VP of Model Validation at Deutsche Bank. Jessica earned her Phd specializing in Financial Economics, Applied Econometrics, and Industrial Organization from Iowa State University, and she's passionate about operational efficiency and financial analytics. Jessica has a long history of startup experience and has guided several startups as a board member in making strategic decisions.

Jorge started to investigate the topic of Federated Data Processing and distributed AI in 2015. The team developed Rheem in 2016 and presented the software stack at the Spark Summit 2017 followed by multiple conferences. Jorge was a professor and taught distributed data processing at the IT University of Copenhagen.

Jorge passed unexpectedly away in 2023.

Members of our team are frequent speakers at large conventions and meetups, like newWork summit, SXSW, Big Data World, Apache Con, BOSS, Developer Week, etc.

Read the full story why we created Databloom AI and built Blossom Sky.

Research distributed data and
data mesh since

2015

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500k+

downloads so far

The team published

20+

Research Papers

Our Management Team

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Alexander Alten

Ceo & co-founder

Alex has built many data platforms in his career at Cloudera, Allianz, or e.on, has more than 15 years of data experience. Before founding DataBloom, he founded Infinimesh, X-Warp, and Infinite Devices.

Prof. Dr. Kaustubh Beedkar

CTO & co-founder

Kaustubh is a top researcher for data regulation automation and an enthusiastic open source developer. Passionate about query processing frameworks and edge AI training.

Jessica Liu, Phd

CFO & co-founder

Jessica is passionate about operational efficiency and strategic planning. With her PhD in economics, she's an expert in analytics and modeling. She drives financials with passion and structure.

Vatsal Shah

CGO

Vatsal is a roboticist turned ML engineer with a deep passion for growth hacking and sales. He co-founded a data startup, drove it to 3-digit growth, and exited. Vatsal has years of experience in sales, growth hacking, data platforms, and AI.

Prof. Dr. Zoi Kaoudi

VP Data Science and AI

Zoi is the key scientist behind Apache Wayang, researches ML and AI, and is an enthusiast of true AI and generative AI. Zoi invented the data fabric concept and wrote multiple papers about ML, AI and the use of true AI.

Thomas Lyu

VP sales south korea

Thomas is an IT consultant and storage specialist. More than 20 years of experience as a sales engineer in South Korea he's an exceptional thinker and customer-oriented sales project lead, always putting our customers first.

Our Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Begüm Demir

Technische Universität Berlin

Dr. Begüm Demir is a Scientific Committee member of the SPIE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing for Remote Sensing and co-chair of Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing.

Prof. Dr. Volker Markl

Technische Universität Berlin

Dr. Volker Markl is director of the Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD). Volker has mentored, advised and co-founded multiple startups and is recognized as ACM Fellow for his research.
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Michael Lombardo, PMP

Allstate, Esurance (Ret.)

Michael is a seasoned technology professional who has extensive knowledge of processes, platforms, and projects in the telecom, finance, and insurance industries. Michael is a known digital transformation expert.

In Memory

Prof. Dr. Jorge Quiané

Co-founder, Advisor, Friend, Father

Principal Investigator of Rheem, now Apache Wayang. Passionate on building next-generation Big Data infrastructures. Associate Professor, IT University of Copenhagen.

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