Project

Sonic

High-speed data processing

Sonic

Sonic is a lightning-fast data processing engine built for real-time analytics. It handles massive datasets with ease, delivering insights in milliseconds rather than minutes. Perfect for applications where speed is critical.

Performance was not just a feature for Sonic — it was the entire product. Every line of code was scrutinized for efficiency. We used memory-mapped files, SIMD instructions, and custom data structures to squeeze every bit of performance from the hardware.

Highlights

  • Achieved sub-millisecond query latency on billion-row datasets
  • Built a columnar storage engine optimized for analytical queries
  • Implemented vectorized query execution for maximum throughput
  • Created a distributed architecture for horizontal scaling