BcsOxonWiki : Programme 20089 / RDF Databases

Real World RDF Databases

From Christian Davis
“I would be very happy to give a talk to BCS Oxfordshire in February 2009 on the subject of RDF databases.”

Abstract

An overview of RDF data storage
Real world application and use of RDF data and RDF data storage
Insight into Garlik's development of RDF data storage capability:
Design and architectural challenges
Development challenges
Data store metrics (size, performance)
Use of RDF data storage within Garlik

Speakers

Christian Davis, Development Director, Garlik

Christian has a wealth of experience within Telecommunications and Technology sectors. Prior to joining Garlik, Christian worked in various roles for Virgin Mobile managing the delivery of large scale commercial and IT projects. Christian is currently Development Director at Garlik.

Steve Harris, Head of Architecture, Garlik.

Steve worked as a researcher in the School of Electronics & Computer Science at University of Southampton, working in a number of areas, including scalable Semantic Web technologies. Steve designed several Semantic Web systems and became known for his work on efficient storage engines and advanced optimisation techniques. Steve now works for Garlik as the Head of Architecture.

Committee owner: Adrian Walmsley