Will Chen

Jul 15, 2024 | medium.com | Will Chen

Now that Mixpanel can connect to tables from the data warehouse, many are curious how Mixpanel stacks up to SQL, the traditional interface for warehouse data in terms of query performance. Mixpanel not only eliminates the need to write SQL but also saves time with improved performance, thanks to our custom-built database optimized for product analytics. Today, we'll benchmark Mixpanel's performance against Snowflake, a popular data warehouse.

Mar 5, 2024 | theutcecho.com | Will Chen

While Tennessee does not have the most progressive history when it comes to legislation, it was not the proposal of the pride flag ban in schools that recently passed, but it was the vote that passed the legislation that shocked me. The vote that passed it was 70 to 24, and if that is any indication of the sentiment of the state population as a whole, it concerns me a little.

Feb 27, 2024 | theutcecho.com | Will Chen

When Kim Kardashian said “Get your a** up and work!,” she might have been onto something. I feel like the new standard is below average. I am not sure what it is but for the sake of this paper let us just call it: the de-normalization of hustle culture. Forgive me in advance for any arrogance I may give off because I am aware I may be a little biased. I recognize that I, myself, give into hustle culture and am currently on the recovery end of a slight burnout.

Feb 13, 2024 | theutcecho.com | Will Chen

A new, animated series from A24 in collaboration with Amazon Prime with a star-studded cast has taken fans by storm, called Hazbin Hotel.  The musical, adult cartoon just aired its season one finale, and as the anticipated season two has yet to set a release date, let’s recap the groundwork that has been laid down and all the new questions being asked after the finale.

Jan 6, 2024 | medium.com | Will Chen

AI for ecommerce is projected to increase sales by an astounding 59% through things like product recommendations. So whether you’re just dipping your toes into the digital marketplace or looking to enhance your existing online store, understanding how AI can improve your business is key. AI isn’t just for tech whizzes; it’s an accessible tool that can offer incredible amounts of value to anybody — and as such, it’s something that everybody is trying to adopt.