about the authors

Dave Bechberger is a data architect and developer with over two decades of experience. He uses his extensive knowledge of graph and other big data technologies to build highly performant and scalable data platforms in complex data domains such as bioinformatics, oil and gas, and supply chain management. Since the mid-2010s, Dave has worked with graph databases as a consultant, consumer, and vendor. He is an active member of the graph community and has presented on a wide range of graph-related topics at national and international conferences.

Josh Perryman also has over two decades of experience building and maintaining complex systems. Since 2014, he has focused on graph databases, especially in distributed or big data environments, and he regularly blogs and speaks at conferences about graph databases. Josh has worked with a variety of industries, including enterprise software, financial services, consumer products, and government intelligence agencies. In addition to consulting and product work, he has designed Gremlin training courses that have been delivered all over the world.