Tracking Trains in Real Time Using Stream Processing in Apache Kafka and Storm

Description: Trains are a logical aggregation of cars and locomotives, they do not exist by themselves. Locomotives have GPS sensors, thus tracking the location of trains involves tracking the location of its associated locomotives. GPS messages flow from a locomotive into Apache Storm where they are processed and enhanced with location data that is relevant to operations. Arrival and departures are calculated based on locomotives GPS intersecting predefined GIS Geofences. Additionally GPS messages are correlated to other messages to improve data quality.

About the Presenters:

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We are honored to have Raquel Clark come and speak with us about her team's interesting work in this space. Raquel Clark is a Senior Technical Director at CSX Technology. Raquel has over 15 years of experience in software development, including extensive experience using Geographic Information Systems.

Presenting with Raquel is Dharma Prakash, an Applications Architect at CSX Technology with 15+ years of IT Experience. Dharma has a Master's in Computer Science from Marist College and has worked on Big Data Systems for the past two years building a Complex Event Processor.

As always, we'll have a great group of Jacksonville Data Enthusiasts, beer, and pizza! The tentative schedule is as follows:

5:30-6:15 Socializing, beer and pizza

6:15-6:30 Announcements

6:30-7:30 Main Speaker: Tracking Trains in Real Time Using Stream Processing in Apache Kafka and Storm with Raquel Clark

7:30-8:00 Concluding remarks and questions

Can't wait to see everyone there!