Srinivasarao Daruna

My career spans deep expertise in software development, data engineering, machine learning, and big data technologies which is supported by pioneering work evidenced through my patents cited by industry giants. As one of the earliest certified professionals in Apache Spark and an active contributor to open-source projects, I have consistently driven innovation and shared knowledge across the tech community. My leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions—from real-time financial insights to sophisticated anomaly detection—has not only enhanced operational efficiency and customer experience but also set a benchmark for cost optimization and scalable engineering practices. With a proven track record in mentoring and training, I am committed to empowering teams and advancing technology through both practical applications and thought leadership.
  • Interests: Software development, distributed computing, Non Relational databases, Data Engineering, Machine Learning
  • Blog: https://srinidaruna.com/
  • Jobs: Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
  • Skills: Data Engineering, Apache Spark, Apache Cassandra, Java, Machine Learning

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The Decoded Value

In SQL Server 2025, what is returned from this code:

DECLARE @message VARCHAR(50) = 'Hello SQL Server 2025!';
DECLARE @encoded VARCHAR(MAX);

SET @encoded = BASE64_ENCODE(CAST(@message AS VARBINARY(1000)));
SELECT BASE64_DECODE(@encoded) 

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