Leeds Databricks October Meet Up
We recently hosted an exciting gathering of data enthusiasts, tech innovators, and industry leaders at the Leeds Databricks Meetup!
Held at the elegant Banyan Bar and Kitchen on October 24th, this event brought together a vibrant community of data professionals for an evening filled with insightful presentations, dynamic networking, and delicious food and drinks on the house.
The meet up kicked off with a warm welcome, allowing attendees to connect over refreshments and set the tone for an evening rich in collaborative energy and knowledge sharing.
After an initial networking session, we introduced the event’s agenda and our distinguished lineup of speakers, building excitement for the engaging talks to come.
Meet Our Speakers
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Christopher Hopkinson
Head of Data Engineering and BI at Evri, Christopher shared insights on the “Lessons Learned During a Data Warehouse Migration to Databricks.”
His session was packed with real-world takeaways, focusing on the technical and strategic challenges faced and how his team overcame them.
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Vandan Parmar
Solutions Architect at Databricks, Vandan followed with a fascinating exploration of Agentic AI on Databricks.
His insights into AI applications on the platform sparked numerous conversations among attendees, making it a highlight of the evening.
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Anna Maria Wykes
Databricks Resident Solutions Architect and Microsoft MVP, Anna Maria, took the stage to wrap up the speaker sessions.
Her talk on Lakehouse Monitoring offered an in-depth look into best practices and tools for monitoring Databricks lakehouses.
Attendees left with practical tips to enhance performance and ensure data integrity.
As the proud host of the Leeds Databricks Meetup, we were thrilled to bring together the local data community for an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and innovation.
The event concluded with a vibrant networking session, where attendees continued the conversations sparked by the expert-led presentations and made valuable connections.
At Transatlantix, we are committed to fostering a collaborative environment for data professionals to explore the latest in data and AI.
This meet up was an inspiring showcase of our dedication to empowering the community, and we look forward to hosting future events that bring even more insights and opportunities to data enthusiasts across Leeds and beyond.
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