A recent technical discussion with LinkedIn's storage experts focused on the intricacies of Apache Kafka® and Apache Samza®, delving into memory pressure issues related to per-core data structure materialization. Despite minimal preparation for the presentation, the conversation naturally transitioned into technical specifics, underscoring a shared enthusiasm for technology. The session concluded with a 30-minute Q&A, encouraging further engagement through Community Slack and Twitter. Special appreciation was extended to Noah, Sarah, and Denis for their last-minute assistance in preparing the presentation.