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# Managing DataOps with Meltano

🎧 Podcast Episode · S2E33July 27, 2022[AI & MCP Agents](/topic/ai)

# Managing DataOps with Meltano

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## how this episode connects together.

Follow AJ from first principles to production-ready architecture.

Let’s build it!✏️ Visual Diagram: Managing DataOps with Meltano✓ Good PatternVISUAL DIAGRAM[Diagram Walkthrough]Step-by-step diagram breakdown for Managing DataOps with Meltano: start with Douwe Maan, implement Architecture & Patterns, and ship to production.AAA Contrast Verified

**Managing DataOps with Meltano ** is a CodingCat.dev podcast episode featuring Douwe Maan alongside Alex Patterson and Brittney Postma focused on DevOps, Storyblok. You have heard of DevOps, but what about DataOps? Douwe explains what this is all about and how Meltano solves hard to create data solutions for your infrastructure. Watch the full video breakdown on [**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc) or explore the architectural notes, chapters, and official documentation links below.

## Questions

- Douwe can you tell us more about your background?
- Did Meltano start from the time when you were working at GitLab?
- Melty is the Mascot for Meltano.
- Meltano [jobs](https://boards.greenhouse.io/meltano) [https://boards.greenhouse.io/meltano](https://boards.greenhouse.io/meltano)
- How does Meltano differ from something like Cloud Formation?
- Demo showing a speed round of how to use Meltano.

### Links

[https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/2021/06/30/meltano-elt-for-dataops-with-douwe-maan/](https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/2021/06/30/meltano-elt-for-dataops-with-douwe-maan/)

## Git Repo

[https://github.com/DouweM/purrfect-dev-demo](https://github.com/DouweM/purrfect-dev-demo)

## Technical Overview: Managing DataOps with Meltano

2.33 - Managing DataOps with Meltano: You have heard of DevOps, but what about DataOps? Douwe explains what this is all about and how Meltano solves hard to create data solutions for your infrastructure. https://codingcat.dev/podcast/2-33-Managing-DataOps-with-Meltano Sponsors: Storyblok
Have you already discovered Storyblok? They ha

When applying the concepts from **Managing DataOps with Meltano**  in a production codebase, teams working with DevOps, Storyblok should align their implementation with the [**GitHub Actions CI/CD Documentation**](https://docs.github.com/en/actions) (Automated deployment pipelines, secrets management, and runners). Structuring your workflow around repeatable patterns, automated verification, and clear separation of concerns helps prevent regressions as your application scales.

### Key Engineering Takeaways

- **Core Topic Focus: ** Practical strategies for DevOps, Storyblok covered in "Managing DataOps with Meltano" (You have heard of DevOps, but what about DataOps? Douwe explains what this is all about and how Meltano solves hard to create data solutions for your infrastructure.).
- **Production Implementation: ** Combine the architectural patterns demonstrated in this podcast with the official [GitHub Actions CI/CD Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/actions) for type safety, performance, and long-term maintainability.
- **Hands-On Video Walkthrough: ** Follow along with the live coding demos and discussion on [YouTube (Managing DataOps with Meltano)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc) and subscribe to [CodingCat.dev on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@CodingCatDev?sub_confirmation=1) for weekly deep dives.

## Video Chapters & Timestamps

Jump directly to any segment of [**Managing DataOps with Meltano**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc) on YouTube using the timestamped chapters below:

- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): PM (EDT)
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Intro
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Hello
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Douwe's background in programming
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): GitLab VC and funding, learnings for Meltano
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Meltano's Name
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Storyblok Ad
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Meltano DataOps Platform Infrastructure
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Data connectors
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Alex's attempt to ask about IaC
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Meltano Demo
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Connecting to Snowflake
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Purrfect Picks
- [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc&t=0s): Thank you

## Resources, Links & Official Documentation

- **Watch on YouTube: ** [Managing DataOps with Meltano Full Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc) (plus [Subscribe to CodingCat.dev](https://www.youtube.com/@CodingCatDev?sub_confirmation=1))
- **storyblok.com: ** [https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=&utm_content=purrfect-podcast](https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=&utm_content=purrfect-podcast)
- **Show Pick: ** [Svelteness KitDocs (picked by Alex Patterson)](https://github.com/svelteness/kit-docs)
- **Show Pick: ** [Connect to Snowflake with Node.js Driver (picked by Alex Patterson)](https://dbaontap.com/2018/05/11/connect-snowflake-node-js-driver/)
- **Show Pick: ** [Svelte Origins (picked by Brittney Postma)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMlkCYL9qo0)
- **Show Pick: ** [Peanut butter & mayo sandwich, just add bananas (picked by Brittney Postma)](https://twitter.com/BrittneyPostma/status/1534265885233389569)
- **Show Pick: ** [Tailscale (picked by Douwe Maan)](https://tailscale.com/)
- [**Douwe Maan Guest Profile & Episodes on CodingCat.dev**](/guest/douwe-maan)
- [**Douwe Maan on GitHub**](https://github.com/DouweM)
- [**Episode Sponsor: Storyblok**](https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=AWA_SPON_PURRFECT_TRA&utm_content=purrfect-podcast)
- [**GitHub Actions CI/CD Documentation:**](https://docs.github.com/en/actions) Automated deployment pipelines, secrets management, and runners
- [**Storyblok Headless CMS Documentation:**](https://www.storyblok.com/docs?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=AWA_SPON_PURRFECT_TRA&utm_content=purrfect-podcast) Component-based headless CMS and visual editor APIs

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- [**Infrastructure Driven Development**](/podcast/infrastructure-driven-development): Join us as Sathiesh Veera shares his journey from engineering in India to a career in Java development, DevOps, and founding a tech startup.
- [**QuickNode Builds Infrastructure for the Future**](/podcast/2-30-quicknode-builds-infrastructure-for-the-future): We sit down with Anthony Campolo (ajcwebdev) to talk about Web3 and working with QuickNode.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### What are the main takeaways from Managing DataOps with Meltano?

You have heard of DevOps, but what about DataOps? Douwe explains what this is all about and how Meltano solves hard to create data solutions for your infrastructure. 2.33 - Managing DataOps with Meltano: You have heard of DevOps, but what about DataOps? Douwe explains what this is all about and how Meltano solves hard to create data solutions for your infrastructure. https://codingcat.dev/podcast/2-33-Managing-DataOps-with-Meltano Sponsors: Storyblok
Have you already discovered Storyblok? They ha Throughout this podcast, Douwe Maan breaks down real-world implementation details for DevOps, Storyblok so developers can apply these patterns directly in production.

### How do you implement DevOps best practices in production?

When adopting DevOps and Storyblok in a production stack, start by validating your configuration against the [**GitHub Actions CI/CD Documentation**](https://docs.github.com/en/actions) (Automated deployment pipelines, secrets management, and runners). Focus on incremental adoption, automated testing, and observability so your team can measure performance and developer velocity improvements at each stage.

### Where can I watch the full Managing DataOps with Meltano walkthrough and find related code resources?

You can watch the complete video session for [**Managing DataOps with Meltano**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ79YAM4Hxc) on the [**CodingCat.dev YouTube channel**](https://www.youtube.com/@CodingCatDev?sub_confirmation=1). For a deeper dive into DevOps, check out our related guide: [**Data Connect: All About Schemas in Firebase: Web Architecture & Implementation Guide**](/post/firebase-2025-02-dataconnect-schemas).

## ✏️ Episode Summary

2.33 - Managing DataOps with Meltano: You have heard of DevOps, but what about DataOps? Douwe explains what this is all about and how Meltano solves hard to create data solutions for your infrastructure.

https://codingcat.dev/podcast/2-33-Managing-DataOps-with-Meltano

Sponsors:

Storyblok
Have you already discovered Storyblok? They ha

## episode picks.

### 🐾 Alex Patterson

- [Svelteness KitDocs](https://github.com/svelteness/kit-docs)
- [Connect to Snowflake with Node.js Driver](https://dbaontap.com/2018/05/11/connect-snowflake-node-js-driver/)

### 🐾 Brittney Postma

- [Svelte Origins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMlkCYL9qo0)
- [Peanut butter & mayo sandwich, just add bananas](https://twitter.com/BrittneyPostma/status/1534265885233389569)

### 🐾 Douwe Maan

- [Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/)

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