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Building Secure Financial Data Platforms at AgileEngine with Valentyn Druzhynin
The use of Apache Airflow in financial services demands a balance between innovation and compliance. AgileEngine’s approach to orchestration showcases how secure, auditable workflows can scale even within the constraints of regulatory environments.
In this episode, we are joined by Valentyn Druzhynin, Senior Data Engineer at AgileEngine, who discusses how his team leverages Airflow for ETF calculations, data validation and workflow reliability within tightly controlled release cycles.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
03:24 The orchestrator ensures secure and auditable workflows.
05:13 Validations before and after computation prevent errors.
08:24 Release freezes shape prioritization and delivery plans.
11:14 Migration plans must respect managed service constraints.
13:04 Versioning, backfills and event triggers increase reliability.
15:08 UI and integration improvements simplify operations.
18:05 New contributors should start small and seek help.
Resources Mentioned:
Google Cloud Composer (Managed Airflow)
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