About us
* What your Meetup Group is about?
The focus of this Meetup group is to foster knowledge in the area of Big data and AI/ML/DL. Our goal is to share and educate people on varied topics within the Big data and Artificial Intelligence space.
* Who should join: Describe your ideal members?
Software Professionals - Anyone curious and interested in learning about Big data and AI/ML/DL.
It would range from people who are just curious George to folks who want to take Big data as profession/career.
Most of the sessions would be Webinar so location should not be a constraint for people to join.
* Why they should join: To learn, share, or have fun
Our passion is to help the world be more informed through these knowledge sharing and education sessions
* What members can expect: Describe typical activities that will foster in-person, face-to-face connections
This group is to foster learning of Big data and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
Upcoming events
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- $299.00
ChatGPT for Data Scientists: Advanced Prompt Techniques
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This course is provided by Big Data Trunk for Stanford Technology Training Program but a limited few seats available to the public.Students of this class may have opportunity to be considered for Internship with Big Data Trunk.
Description:
Participants will learn to design efficient prompts in this ChatGPT training to achieve desired results with fewer steps in their data science projects. They will develop the ability to comprehend and explain the basic principles of prompt engineering and its relevance in the field of data science.
Duration 1 Day
Course Code: BDT309
Learning Objectives:- With this course, you will have the opportunity to
- Gain skills to employ ChatGPT and other GenAI tools to initiate data science projects
- Transform categorical data into numerical form using ChatGPT effectively.
- Learn to leverage Google Colab for efficient Python programming and data analysis.
- Develop skills in using ChatGPT to prepare and clean data for analysis, simplifying the preprocessing stage.
- Gain proficiency in analysing qualitative data with ChatGPT, extracting valuable interpretations from non-numerical data.
Course Outline:
Session 1- Deriving insights from data
- Working with Google Colab
- Chat GPT Prompt Engineering
- Data Analysis with ChatGPT
Session 2
- Using ChatGPT to prepare data
- Hands-On Data Processing: Applying ChatGPT for Efficient Business Data Prep
- Creating Data Analysis Reports and Communicating with Stakeholder with ChatGPT
Training Material Provided: Yes (Digital Format)
Date & Time:
2/24/2026 :9-12 pm pst.
3/3/2026 :9-12 pm pst.1 attendee - $299.00
Data Storytelling With Intuitive Visualization
·OnlineOnlineEnroll in this training and receive a one-month complimentary e-learning subscription with access to 40+ courses.
This course is provided by Big Data Trunk for Stanford Technology Training Program but a limited few seats available to the public.
Students of this class may have opportunity to be considered for Internship with Big Data Trunk.
This course is designed to help you understand best practices for data visualization and storytelling, even without prior experience. Learn tips to engage your audience to help them remember the key points of your data.
Audience:- Professionals who have an audience who would benefit from insightful data communication
- Professionals who want to. create impactful storytelling with data visualization
Human brains are wired to remember stories. But real decision-making is spurred by emotion of story combined with the logic of data, influenced by visuals. This highly-interactive course will show you how to turn insights, data and recommendations into an audience-centric visual narrative.
You will use Microsoft Excel to create effective visualization of common data analysis. This course culminates in a project in which you will use sample data to create visualizations and storyboards to prepare a presentation to a fictional audience.
Learning Objectives
After this course, you will have the opportunity to develop these skills:- Elevate the meaning behind your data
- Transform your messages into impactful data stories that resonate with your audience
- Describe data visualization best practices
- Understand an easy-to-apply framework for building audience excitement about your data
Topic Outline
Crafting the Story- Understanding your data
- Understanding your audience
- Exploratory vs. explanatory analysis
- Sketching your ideas and stories
- Questions to ask -- What makes a good data visualization?
Information Hierarchy
- Focusing on an audience on what's most important and only revealing details as needed
- Explore - Visual exploration
- Explore - Indexes and ratios
- Convert - Grouping
- Convert - Aggregating
- Convert - Data formats
Visual Display
- Position, size, color, contrast and shape
- Typography and iconography
- Basic charts and alternative charts
- Hierarchical data
- Legends and sources
- Watch out - Cognitive overload (Eliminating distractions)
- Watch out - Signaling where to look
- Watch out - Lack of visual order
Interactivity
- Why interactive experience? (vs. static experience)
- When and where to go interactive
- Think interactively to provide productive experiences
- The right technology for your needs
Storytelling
- Defining your narrative
- Keeping audience's attention, and making everything relatable
Date &Time:
2/24/2026:9-12 PM PST
2/26/2026:9-12 PM PST1 attendee - $199.00
Introduction to Microsoft Copilot
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This course is provided by Big Data Trunk for Stanford Technology Training Program but a limited few seats available to the public.Students of this class may have opportunity to be considered for Internship with Big Data Trunk.
Explore ways to enhance productivity with Microsoft Copilot. This hands-on course introduces how AI features in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint can assist with automating tasks, generating content, and analyzing data within Microsoft 365.Learning Objectives:
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of Microsoft Copilot.
- Utilize Copilot in Microsoft Word to generate, summarize, and refine content.
- Leverage Copilot in Excel for data analysis, formula generation, and insights.
- Enhance email and scheduling efficiency with Copilot in Outlook.
- Improve collaboration and meeting productivity using Copilot in Teams.
- Use Copilot in PowerPoint to create AI-generated presentations.
- Implement best practices for AI-assisted work automation.Topic Outline:
Introduction to Microsoft Copilot
- Overview of Microsoft Copilot and its AI capabilities
- Understanding Copilot¿s integration across Microsoft 365 apps
- Ethical and security considerations when using AI-powered tools
Copilot in Microsoft Word: AI-Powered Writing and Editing
- Content generation and refinement
- Summarizing and reformatting documents
- Hands-on: Creating and enhancing reports with Copilot
Copilot in Microsoft Excel: AI for Data Analysis
- Automated data insights and visualization
- Generating and explaining complex formulas
- Hands-on: Analyzing datasets and creating reports with Copilot
Copilot in Microsoft Outlook: Smarter Emails and Scheduling
- AI-assisted email drafting and summarization
- Scheduling and managing meetings efficiently
- Hands-on: Automating email and calendar tasks with Copilot
Copilot in Microsoft Teams: Enhancing Collaboration
- AI-powered meeting notes and action items
- Summarizing chat discussions and key takeaways
- Hands-on: Using Copilot to improve team collaboration
Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint: AI-Generated Presentations
- Creating presentations with AI-generated content and design
- Automating slide formatting and improvements
- Hands-on: Building a professional presentation with Copilot
Best Practices for Using Copilot in Workflows
- Optimizing Copilot for everyday tasks
- Understanding AI limitations and when to verify outputs
- Hands-on: Applying Microsoft Copilot in a real-world work scenario
Training material provided: Yes (Digital format)
Prerequisites
You must have a Microsoft Copilot license to participate in any hands-on exercises.- If you do not have an MS Copilot license, for Stanford affiliates, visit the Microsoft 365 Copilot Ordering Instructions page for step-by-step instructions. For non-Stanford affiliates, you can get started here https://copilot.microsoft.com/. You can also get a free trial at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/pricing/individuals.
- If you have A Microsoft 365 account that includes Copilot or a Microsoft 365 account along with a Copilot Pro subscription. When you open one of the Microsoft 365 apps, you should see the Copilot icon on the far-right side of the ribbon.
- Pre-requisite: Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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