Epic 1: Enhanced Validation Lambda

Task 1.1
Title: Implement Schema Registry Integration

Description: Develop the integration between the Validate Lambda and the Schema Registry
DynamoDB. This integration should allow the lambda to retrieve schema definitions, manage
schema versions, and handle the compatibility checking process. The implementation should
use the AWS SDK v3 for DynamoDB operations and follow a clean, modular approach for
maintainability.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create a SchemaRegistryClient class that encapsulates all DynamoDB interactions

● Implement getSchema(datasetId, version) function that retrieves schema definitions with
optional versioning
● Build compatibility checking logic between schema versions
● Include proper error handling for DynamoDB operations
● Implement caching strategy to minimize DynamoDB read operations
● Add comprehensive logging for troubleshooting
Task 1.2
Title: Develop Schema Inference Engine

Description: Create a schema inference module that can analyze unknown data structures and
generate appropriate schema definitions. This module should be able to detect data types, infer
relationships, and propose schema structures for new datasets. It should also handle the
evolution of schemas as data changes over time.

Guiding Criteria:

● Build data type detection for common formats (CSV, JSON, etc.)
● Implement sampling strategy for large files to improve performance
● Create inference algorithms that detect date formats, numbers, and categorical data
● Develop confidence scoring for inferred types
● Implement schema comparison to detect changes between versions
● Create rules for automatic schema evolution (adding fields, relaxing constraints)
● Build a schema versioning system with semantic versioning

Task 1.3
Title: Enhance Data Validation Framework

Description: Extend the existing validation logic to use schema definitions from the Schema
Registry. Implement structured error reporting and data quality metrics collection. The validation
framework should support both strict validation for known schemas and flexible validation for
inferred schemas.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create validation functions for different data types and constraints

● Implement configurable validation strictness levels
● Build detailed error reporting with line/column information
● Add support for custom validation rules defined in schema
● Implement data quality metrics collection (completeness, accuracy, etc.)
● Create validation result structure for persistence
● Support both synchronous and batch validation modes

Task 1.4
Title: Implement Error Handling and Routing

Description: Enhance the error handling capabilities of the Validate Lambda to properly classify
errors and route files accordingly. Failed validations should be sent to the Quarantine bucket
with appropriate metadata. Implement detailed logging for troubleshooting and develop retry
mechanisms for transient failures.

Guiding Criteria:
 ● Create error classification system (schema errors vs. data errors vs. system errors)
● Implement file routing logic based on error types
● Add metadata attachment to quarantined files explaining failure reasons
● Build retry mechanism with exponential backoff for transient errors
● Implement comprehensive logging with correlation IDs
● Create error notification system for critical failures
● Support partial file validation for large files

Task 1.5
Title: Develop Testing and Integration

Description: Create comprehensive testing for the enhanced Validate Lambda, including unit
tests for schema management and integration tests with the Schema Registry DynamoDB. Test
various schema scenarios and validate end-to-end file processing.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create unit tests for all schema operations

● Implement mock Schema Registry for testing
● Build integration tests with actual DynamoDB (in test environment)
● Create test cases for various schema scenarios (new, update, incompatible)
● Implement performance testing with large files
● Test file routing to appropriate buckets
● Create test coverage reporting
● Implement CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing

Epic 2: Enhanced Process Lambda

Task 2.1
Title: Implement Dual Processing Flow

Description: Extend the existing Process Lambda to support dual-path data processing,
handling both operational data for RDS and analytical data for the data lake. The
implementation should allow for concurrent processing to optimize performance and include
configurable rules per dataset.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create branching logic that processes data for both paths simultaneously
● Implement dataset-specific configuration for processing rules
● Build error isolation to prevent failures in one path from affecting the other
● Create logging that clearly distinguishes between paths
● Implement transaction management for consistent processing
● Add monitoring metrics for each processing path
● Support asynchronous processing for large datasets
Task 2.2
Title: Develop Iceberg Table Output

Description: Implement the capability to write processed data to S3 in the Apache Iceberg table
format. This includes creating Parquet files with the appropriate structure, managing Iceberg
manifest files, and implementing a partitioning strategy for optimal query performance.

Guiding Criteria:

● Implement Parquet file generation with proper compression

● Create Iceberg metadata file structure according to specifications
● Build manifest file management for tracking data files
● Implement dynamic partitioning based on dataset characteristics
● Create transaction support for atomic updates
● Build schema evolution handling during writes
● Implement file compaction strategies for small files
● Support time travel through snapshot management

Task 2.3
Title: Implement Metadata Management

Description: Develop metadata collection and storage functionality that tracks the lineage,
processing details, and technical metadata for all processed data. Metadata should be stored in
the Metadata DynamoDB table and include sufficient information for governance and
troubleshooting.

Guiding Criteria:

● Collect comprehensive metadata during processing

● Implement source-to-target mapping for lineage tracking
● Record processing timestamps, durations, and performance metrics
● Store technical metadata (row counts, size, etc.)
● Create consistent metadata schema across datasets
● Build efficient batch operations for metadata storage
● Implement retry logic for metadata persistence
● Support rich query patterns through appropriate indexing

Task 2.4
Title: Implement Catalog Integration

Description: Add the capability to trigger and coordinate with the Catalog Update Lambda for
registering processed data in the AWS Glue Catalog. This integration should ensure that the
Glue Catalog accurately reflects the data available in the Iceberg tables.

Guiding Criteria:
 ● Implement Catalog Update Lambda invocation
● Create payload generation with necessary table metadata
● Build synchronization mechanism to ensure catalog consistency
● Implement verification of catalog updates
● Add retry and error handling for failed catalog operations
● Create logging for catalog operations
● Support schema evolution notifications to catalog
● Implement rollback mechanisms for failed updates

Task 2.5
Title: Develop Testing and Performance Optimization

Description: Create comprehensive testing for the Enhanced Process Lambda, including unit
tests, integration tests, performance benchmarks, and error scenarios. Optimize the lambda for
performance with various data sizes and types.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create unit tests for all processing components

● Build integration tests with both RDS and Iceberg outputs
● Implement performance benchmarks for various data sizes
● Test error scenarios and recovery mechanisms
● Create memory usage optimization
● Implement streaming processing for large files
● Build concurrent processing optimization
● Create test coverage reporting
● Test integration with the entire data pipeline
● Implement performance monitoring and alerting

Epic 3: Schema Registry DynamoDB

Task 3.1
Title: Design Schema Registry Table Structure

Description: Design the DynamoDB table structure for the Schema Registry with appropriate
partition and sort keys to support efficient schema storage and retrieval. The design should
support versioning, schema evolution, and quick access patterns.

Guiding Criteria:

● Design primary key structure (partition key: datasetId, sort key: version)
● Define attribute structure for schema definition storage
● Create Global Secondary Indexes for efficient queries
● Support schema versioning with "latest" identifier
● Design structure for storing schema evolution history
 ● Include metadata fields (created date, updated date, author, etc.)
● Document access patterns and query examples
● Consider NoSQL design best practices for scalability

Task 3.2
Title: Implement Schema Registry CDK Construct

Description: Create a CDK construct for the Schema Registry DynamoDB table with proper
configuration for capacity, scaling, backups, and IAM permissions. The construct should be
reusable and configurable across environments.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct with appropriate configuration parameters

● Implement proper capacity mode (on-demand or provisioned)
● Configure autoscaling if using provisioned capacity
● Set up Point-in-Time Recovery
● Implement appropriate IAM policies and roles
● Configure TTL if needed for schema versions
● Set up backup and recovery options
● Implement CloudWatch alarms for monitoring
● Create tags for cost allocation and resource management

Task 3.3
Title: Develop Schema Registry Initialization

Description: Create functionality to seed the Schema Registry with initial schema definitions for
known datasets. Implement schema import, validation rules, and initial deployment scripts to
populate the registry.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create seed data structure for known schemas

● Implement schema import from JSON Schema or similar formats
● Build schema validation rules to ensure quality
● Create deployment script for initial schema population
● Support bulk import of multiple schemas
● Implement version initialization
● Create schema documentation generation
● Build schema dependency management if applicable
● Implement validation of imported schemas

Task 3.4
Title: Create Schema Registry Access Layer
Description: Develop a reusable SDK wrapper for Schema Registry operations that
encapsulates all DynamoDB interactions and provides a clean API for schema management.
The access layer should support all necessary schema operations and utilities.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create SchemaRegistryClient class with CRUD operations

● Implement versioning utilities (create version, get latest, etc.)
● Build schema comparison and compatibility checking
● Create schema search and discovery functionality
● Implement batch operations for efficiency
● Add caching layer to minimize DynamoDB reads
● Support transactional operations where needed
● Create proper error handling and retries
● Add comprehensive logging
● Implement pagination for large result sets

Task 3.5
Title: Implement Monitoring and Maintenance

Description: Configure monitoring, alerting, and maintenance procedures for the Schema
Registry. Implement cost optimization strategies, usage analytics, and cleanup procedures.

Guiding Criteria:

● Configure CloudWatch metrics and alarms

● Implement cost optimization (appropriate capacity mode)
● Create usage analytics for schema operations
● Build maintenance procedures for schema cleanup
● Implement monitoring for schema growth
● Create dashboard for schema registry health
● Build automated testing of schema registry performance
● Implement alerts for anomalous activity
● Create procedures for schema migrations
● Document operational procedures for schema management

Epic 4: Validation Results DynamoDB

Task 4.1
Title: Design Validation Results Table Structure

Description: Design the DynamoDB table structure for storing validation results with
appropriate keys, attributes, and TTL configuration. The table should efficiently store validation
outcomes, error details, and quality metrics for all processed files.
Guiding Criteria:

● Design primary key structure (partition key: fileId, sort key: timestamp)
● Define attributes for validation status, errors, and metrics
● Implement TTL configuration for automatic cleanup
● Create indexes for efficient query patterns
● Define attribute structure for detailed error reporting
● Include metadata fields (file source, size, etc.)
● Support storage of data quality metrics
● Document access patterns and query examples
● Consider NoSQL design best practices for scalability

Task 4.2
Title: Implement Validation Results CDK Construct

Description: Create a CDK construct for the Validation Results DynamoDB table with proper
configuration for capacity, scaling, TTL, and IAM permissions. The construct should be reusable
and configurable across environments.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct with appropriate configuration parameters

● Implement on-demand capacity mode for variable workloads
● Configure TTL for automatic record expiration
● Set up appropriate IAM policies and roles
● Implement necessary indexes for query patterns
● Configure CloudWatch alarms for monitoring
● Set up automated backups if needed
● Create tags for cost allocation and resource management
● Include documentation for the construct usage

Task 4.3
Title: Develop Validate Lambda Integration

Description: Implement the integration between the enhanced Validate Lambda and the
Validation Results DynamoDB table. Create client code for storing validation results, handling
batch operations, and managing error aggregation.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create ValidationResultsClient class for DynamoDB operations

● Implement result storage with proper error handling
● Build batch writing capabilities for efficient processing
● Add error count aggregation functionality
● Implement metrics calculation for validation quality
● Create retry logic for transient DynamoDB errors
● Build concurrent write handling for parallel validations
 ● Add comprehensive logging for troubleshooting
● Implement validation result structure standardization
● Create correlation between validation results and quarantined files

Task 4.4
Title: Implement Reporting Interface

Description: Create query utilities and interfaces for accessing validation results to support
data quality reporting, trend analysis, and validation history retrieval. Implement functionality to
calculate quality scores for datasets.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create query utilities for common reporting needs

● Implement trend analysis functions for quality metrics
● Build validation history retrieval with filtering
● Develop dataset quality scoring algorithms
● Create export functionality for external reporting
● Implement pagination for large result sets
● Build date range querying for trend analysis
● Create aggregation functions for summary reports
● Implement filtering by validation status and error types
● Add visualization data preparation for dashboards

Task 4.5
Title: Configure Monitoring and Alerting

Description: Set up monitoring, alerting, and analytics for the Validation Results database.
Implement data quality trend monitoring, critical error alerting, and dashboard creation for
visualization.

Guiding Criteria:

● Configure critical error alerting via SNS

● Implement data quality trend monitoring
● Create dashboard for validation metrics visualization
● Set up anomaly detection for validation patterns
● Implement cost usage monitoring
● Build capacity utilization monitoring
● Create alerts for repeated validation failures
● Implement logging for audit and compliance
● Set up performance monitoring for queries
● Create automated reporting on validation trends

Epic 5: Metadata DynamoDB

Task 5.1
Title: Design Metadata Table Structure

Description: Design the DynamoDB table structure for storing metadata with appropriate keys,
attributes, and indexes. The table should efficiently track data lineage, processing information,
and relationships between datasets and processed files.

Guiding Criteria:

● Design primary key structure (partition key: datasetId, sort key: objectKey)
● Define attributes for source information, timestamps, and processing details
● Create GSIs for querying by different dimensions
● Design structure for tracking data lineage relationships
● Include technical metadata fields (row counts, file sizes, etc.)
● Support versioning information storage
● Document access patterns and query examples
● Consider NoSQL design best practices for scalability
● Plan for future extensibility of metadata attributes

Task 5.2
Title: Implement Metadata CDK Construct

Description: Create a CDK construct for the Metadata DynamoDB table with proper
configuration for capacity, scaling, indexes, and IAM permissions. The construct should be
reusable and configurable across environments.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct with appropriate configuration parameters

● Implement proper capacity mode based on expected usage patterns
● Configure GSIs with appropriate projection
● Set up Point-in-Time Recovery for data protection
● Implement appropriate IAM policies and roles
● Configure CloudWatch alarms for monitoring
● Set up backup strategy based on data criticality
● Create tags for cost allocation and resource management
● Add documentation for the construct usage and configuration

Task 5.3
Title: Develop Process Lambda Integration

Description: Implement the integration between the enhanced Process Lambda and the
Metadata DynamoDB table. Create client code for collecting and storing metadata during
processing, tracking relationships, and recording processing history.

Guiding Criteria:
 ● Create MetadataClient class for DynamoDB operations
● Implement metadata collection during various processing stages
● Build efficient storage operations with batching
● Add dataset relationship tracking between source and targets
● Create processing history recording functionality
● Implement retry logic for transient DynamoDB errors
● Build proper error handling and logging
● Create metadata standards for consistency
● Implement versioning for metadata evolution
● Support concurrent processing metadata collection

Task 5.4
Title: Implement Lineage and Governance Functions

Description: Develop data lineage tracking and governance reporting utilities that leverage the
Metadata DynamoDB table. Create functionality for traversing data lineage graphs, performing
impact analysis, and supporting audit requirements.

Guiding Criteria:

● Implement data lineage graph traversal algorithms

● Create impact analysis utilities for change assessment
● Build governance reporting for compliance requirements
● Develop audit trail functionality with temporal queries
● Create visualization data preparation for lineage graphs
● Implement search capabilities across metadata
● Build metadata exploration API
● Create data sensitivity classification tracking
● Implement metadata quality scoring
● Support regulatory compliance metadata tagging

Task 5.5
Title: Configure Monitoring and Maintenance

Description: Set up monitoring, analytics, and maintenance procedures for the Metadata
database. Implement usage tracking, archiving strategies, and operational procedures.

Guiding Criteria:

● Configure CloudWatch metrics for table operations

● Implement table maintenance procedures for performance
● Add usage analytics for metadata operations
● Create data archiving strategy for historical metadata
● Build automated cleanup for outdated metadata
● Implement monitoring for metadata growth
● Create dashboard for metadata overview
● Set up alerts for anomalous operations
 ● Build performance optimization for common queries
● Document operational procedures for metadata management

Epic 6: Iceberg S3 Bucket

Task 6.1
Title: Design Iceberg Bucket Structure

Description: Design the S3 bucket structure for storing Iceberg tables with appropriate folder
organization, partitioning strategy, and lifecycle policies. The design should optimize for query
performance, cost efficiency, and data governance.

Guiding Criteria:

● Design folder hierarchy for multiple Iceberg tables

● Create standardized partitioning strategy by dataset type
● Define naming conventions for consistency
● Plan directory structure for Iceberg metadata and data files
● Design lifecycle policies for different data categories
● Define strategy for handling table snapshots and history
● Document access patterns and organization
● Create guidelines for partition evolution
● Consider performance implications of structure decisions
● Plan for multi-tenant usage if applicable

Task 6.2
Title: Implement Iceberg Bucket CDK Construct

Description: Create a CDK construct for the Iceberg S3 bucket with proper configuration for
versioning, encryption, lifecycle rules, and access logging. The construct should be reusable
and configurable across environments.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct with appropriate configuration parameters

● Configure versioning for data protection
● Implement server-side encryption with KMS
● Set up lifecycle rules for cost optimization
● Configure access logging for audit purposes
● Implement bucket policies for security
● Create event notifications if needed
● Set up CORS configuration if applicable
● Implement appropriate IAM permissions
● Configure inventory and analytics
● Add tags for cost allocation and resource management
Task 6.3
Title: Develop Iceberg Table Structure Implementation

Description: Implement the code for creating and maintaining Iceberg table structures in S3,
including metadata files, manifest management, and partition specifications. The
implementation should conform to the Apache Iceberg specification.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create Iceberg metadata structure generator

● Implement manifest file management
● Build partition specification functionality
● Create table property definitions
● Implement schema evolution support
● Build snapshot management for time travel
● Create transaction management for atomic operations
● Implement file format specifications (Parquet)
● Add support for column statistics
● Create utilities for Iceberg table maintenance
● Implement data expiration and retention

Task 6.4
Title: Configure Access Controls and Security

Description: Implement bucket policies, IAM roles, and security configurations for the Iceberg
S3 bucket. Configure cross-account access if needed and set up VPC endpoint access for
secure communications.

Guiding Criteria:

● Implement least privilege bucket policies

● Create IAM role configurations with appropriate permissions
● Set up cross-account access mechanisms if needed
● Configure VPC endpoint access for security
● Implement encryption requirements
● Create security monitoring
● Build access audit logging
● Implement S3 Block Public Access settings
● Create security incident response procedures
● Document security configuration and compliance

Task 6.5
Title: Set Up Monitoring and Optimization

Description: Configure monitoring, cost optimization, and performance analysis for the Iceberg
S3 bucket. Implement intelligent tiering, storage analytics, and operational monitoring.
Guiding Criteria:

● Set up S3 metrics in CloudWatch

● Implement cost allocation tags
● Create storage analysis configuration
● Configure intelligent tiering for older data
● Build performance monitoring for access patterns
● Implement threshold alerts for storage growth
● Create dashboard for storage utilization
● Build automated reporting on storage costs
● Implement optimization recommendations
● Create operational procedures for maintenance

Epic 7: Catalog Update Lambda

Task 7.1
Title: Implement Catalog Update Lambda Function

Description: Develop a Node.js Lambda function that updates the AWS Glue Catalog with
Iceberg table metadata. The function should integrate with AWS Glue SDK, handle errors
appropriately, and include comprehensive logging and monitoring.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create Node.js Lambda function with proper structure

● Implement AWS Glue SDK integration using AWS SDK v3
● Build structured logging with correlation IDs
● Implement error handling with proper classification
● Create retry mechanism with exponential backoff
● Add timeout handling for long-running operations
● Build input validation for requests
● Implement idempotent operations
● Create response standardization
● Support both synchronous and asynchronous execution models

Task 7.2
Title: Develop Catalog Update CDK Construct

Description: Create a CDK construct for deploying the Catalog Update Lambda with
appropriate configuration for memory, timeout, IAM permissions, and event triggers. The
construct should be reusable and configurable across environments.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct with configurable parameters

 ● Set appropriate memory allocation based on workload
● Configure timeout to handle catalog operations
● Implement IAM permissions using least privilege
● Set up event triggers for notification-based updates
● Configure environment variables for configuration
● Create output variables for cross-stack references
● Set up logging configuration
● Implement X-Ray tracing if needed
● Add alarms for error monitoring
● Configure dead-letter queue for failed executions

Task 7.3
Title: Implement Glue Catalog Operations

Description: Develop the core functionality for interacting with the AWS Glue Catalog, including
creating and updating tables, managing partitions, handling schema evolution, and configuring
Iceberg-specific properties.

Guiding Criteria:

● Implement table creation and update operations

● Create partition management functionality
● Build schema evolution handling
● Implement Iceberg property management
● Create database operations if needed
● Build table existence checking
● Implement transaction support
● Add partition pruning optimization
● Create table statistics updating
● Build data preview capabilities
● Implement column-level operations

Task 7.4
Title: Develop Process Lambda Integration

Description: Implement the integration between the enhanced Process Lambda and the
Catalog Update Lambda, including triggering mechanisms, payload passing, synchronization,
and completion notification.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create triggering mechanism (direct invocation or event-based)

● Implement payload generation and validation
● Build synchronization mechanism for consistency
● Add completion notification handling
● Create error propagation between lambdas
● Implement timeout coordination
 ● Build transaction coordination if applicable
● Create retry handling for integration
● Implement correlation ID propagation
● Add comprehensive logging across lambda boundary

Task 7.5
Title: Implement Testing and Monitoring

Description: Create comprehensive testing for the Catalog Update Lambda, including unit tests
for catalog operations, integration tests with Glue, performance monitoring, and alerting for
operational issues.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create unit tests for all catalog operations

● Implement integration tests with AWS Glue
● Build performance benchmarks for catalog operations
● Create monitoring dashboard in CloudWatch
● Implement alerting for critical failures
● Add logging analysis for troubleshooting
● Create operational runbooks for common issues
● Build automated testing in CI/CD pipeline
● Implement code coverage reporting
● Create performance monitoring for lambda execution

Epic 8: AWS Glue Catalog Integration

Task 8.1
Title: Configure Glue Database

Description: Create a CDK construct for the AWS Glue Database that will store table
definitions for Iceberg tables. Configure database properties, resource policies, and implement
appropriate naming conventions.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct for Glue Database

● Configure database properties including description
● Implement resource policies for access control
● Create naming conventions for database
● Set up environment-specific configurations
● Implement tags for resource management
● Create documentation for database usage
● Build cross-account access if needed
● Implement database location configuration
 ● Add parameters for Iceberg configuration

Task 8.2
Title: Implement Iceberg Table Configuration

Description: Define the configuration for Iceberg tables in the Glue Catalog, including table
properties, column mappings, partition configurations, and statistics settings. The
implementation should follow best practices for Iceberg on AWS.

Guiding Criteria:

● Define standard Iceberg table properties

● Implement column mappings with appropriate types
● Create partition configuration templates
● Set up table statistics collection
● Build table parameters standardization
● Implement storage descriptor configuration
● Create SerDe configuration for Parquet
● Build table property validation
● Implement schema serialization
● Create configuration for time travel
● Add support for table evolution

Task 8.3
Title: Configure Integration with AWS Lake Formation

Description: Set up integration with AWS Lake Formation for enhanced governance and
security. Configure permissions, implement fine-grained access control, and set up cross-
account access if needed.

Guiding Criteria:

● Configure Lake Formation permissions

● Implement fine-grained access control
● Create resource links for cross-account access
● Set up data lake locations
● Build permission management automation
● Implement tag-based access controls
● Create permission boundaries
● Build integration with IAM
● Implement hybrid access mode if needed
● Create documentation for Lake Formation integration
● Add governance configuration for compliance

Task 8.4
Title: Develop Crawlers and Automation

Description: Create Glue crawlers for automated schema discovery and updates. Implement
scheduled metadata refresh and monitoring for crawler operations.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create Glue crawler configurations

● Implement crawler scheduling
● Build schema discovery optimization
● Create automated schema updates
● Implement partitioning detection
● Build crawler monitoring
● Create workflow for crawler dependencies
● Implement incremental crawling
● Add classification customization
● Build error handling for crawlers
● Create logging and notification for crawls

Task 8.5
Title: Implement Security and Governance

Description: Configure security and governance features for the Glue Catalog, including
column-level security, data classification, permission boundaries, and audit logging.

Guiding Criteria:

● Implement column-level security

● Create data classification tagging
● Build permission boundaries
● Develop audit logging configuration
● Implement encryption settings
● Create security monitoring
● Build compliance reporting
● Implement privacy controls if needed
● Create governance documentation
● Add security runbooks
● Build integration with security tools

Epic 9: Amazon Athena Implementation

Task 9.1
Title: Configure Athena Workgroup
Description: Create a CDK construct for an Amazon Athena workgroup optimized for querying
Iceberg tables. Configure query result location, workgroup parameters, and monitoring settings
to ensure optimal performance and cost management.

Guiding Criteria:

● Create CDK construct for Athena workgroup

● Configure query result S3 location with lifecycle policies
● Implement workgroup parameters for Iceberg support
● Set up query monitoring and logging
● Configure encryption settings
● Implement cost control mechanisms (per-query limits)
● Create capacity reservation if needed
● Set up tag-based access control
● Configure workgroup for engine version compatibility with Iceberg
● Implement query metrics and monitoring

Task 9.2
Title: Implement Iceberg Integration for Athena

Description: Configure Athena for optimal Iceberg table support, including query optimization
settings, table property configurations, and testing of time travel capabilities. The
implementation should follow AWS best practices for Iceberg integration.

Guiding Criteria:

● Configure Athena for Iceberg support

● Implement query optimization settings
● Create table property configurations
● Test and document time travel capabilities
● Set up snapshot management
● Implement partition pruning optimization
● Configure predicate pushdown settings
● Create demonstration queries for Iceberg features
● Build documentation for Iceberg-specific SQL syntax
● Implement compatibility testing with various Iceberg versions
● Create validation of Iceberg table structures

Task 9.3
Title: Optimize Query Performance

Description: Implement optimizations for Athena query performance when working with Iceberg
tables, including partitioning strategies, columnar format configurations, query acceleration
settings, and caching strategies.

Guiding Criteria:
 ● Implement partitioning optimizations
● Create columnar format configurations
● Build query acceleration settings
● Configure caching strategy
● Implement compression optimization
● Create file size optimization recommendations
● Build query tuning guidelines
● Implement data skipping indexes
● Create performance testing suite
● Document performance best practices
● Implement monitoring for slow queries
● Build query optimization recommendations

Task 9.4
Title: Configure Security and Access Control

Description: Implement security controls for Athena queries, including IAM permissions, row-
level filtering, column-level access control, and query logging for audit purposes.

Guiding Criteria:

● Implement IAM permissions for query execution

● Create row-level filtering using Lake Formation
● Build column-level access control
● Configure query logging for audit
● Implement encryption for query results
● Create security monitoring
● Build access pattern analysis
● Implement security reporting
● Create security incident response procedures
● Document security configuration