From Metrics to Meaning: An Introduction to Grafana
Roan Hofland
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at 19:35 on 19 March 2026 in room Attic
Track: Tech
Modern systems generate vast amounts of metrics, logs, and events — but data alone doesn’t create understanding. In this short, demo-driven talk, we’ll explore how Grafana helps turn raw metrics into meaningful, actionable insights through powerful visualizations and dashboards. Whether you’re new to Grafana or just curious about what it can do, this session will give you a clear, practical sense of how Grafana transforms metrics into meaning.
Roan Hofland
Roan is a Java developer with a strong computer science background in database internals, algorithms, security, and artificial intelligence. He enjoys solving complex problems across abstraction layers, from designing APIs and algorithms to working with low-level systems such as binary formats, codecs, and network protocols. Roan works extensively on data-driven systems and collaborates internationally as a team member for the game osu! and an ongoing collaboration with Eindhoven University and Osaka University. Some of his projects are also open source.