Spark talks: Introduction to Spark Deployment

Topic: Spark Deployment

We are starting new series on Spark. Spark has become a staple for many Data Scientists. Unfortunately, deploying Spark can be both cumbersome and overwhelming for folks who have never worked with this technology stack. With that said, the primary goal of this Meetup is to provide both the instructors and students low-cost (i.e., free) alternatives that can be used throughout the Spark Machine Learning Sessions. In this Meetup, Rob plans to provide a walk through on how to deploy Spark using Docker and introduce Databrick's Notebooks.

Instructor: Robert Chong

Rob has been active with the Austin ACM Chapter over the last few years and is currently the Vice-Chair. He holds both Undergrad and Graduate Degrees in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin where he studied Adaptive Control. However, his day-to-day work as a Principal Data Scientist is focused on real-time anomaly and fault detection.

Agenda:

6:30 Pizza + Networking
7:00 Presentation + QA

Location:

Visa (12301 Research Blvd, Bldg 3, Austin, TX 78759) will sponsor the classes and provide pizza and drinks.

Parking is available in front of the Visa building. If you cannot find a spot, you can park in the garage behind the building.

RSVP:

If you are planning to attend, please answer the question when RSVP and provide your first name, last name, and email address so that I create the badge for you and create a username/password to access the Visa wifi.

• Seating is limited to the first 100 to RSVP.

• Please bring a picture ID and arrive early to assist with the sign-in process. Please arrive no later than 6:30PM.

• Please send your full name when RSVP. Without a full name, we cannot prepare a badge for you. This will cause a significant delay.

• RSVP will end on 7/3 @ 1:00PM.

• Please let me know if you have any questions.