Manchester Databricks User Group August 2024
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Welcome to the Manchester Databricks Meetup August 2024.
"Mastering Databricks - Enhancing Data Integrity and Code Deployment"
Join us for an exciting evening of Databricks insights, expert sessions, and networking.
Agenda:
18:00 - 18:15: Arrival & Networking
Mingle with fellow data enthusiasts and professionals.
18:15 - 18:30: Opening Remarks & Introductions
Get to know your fellow attendees and the organisers.
18:30 - 19:15: "Delivering Shared Code on Databricks"
James Cole – Senior Data Engineer @ Specsavers
19:25 - 20:00: "Exploring and Understanding Databricks Lakehouse Monitoring"
Anna-Maria Wykes - Databricks Solution Architect Champion & Microsoft AI MVP
20:00 onwards: Food, Drinks & Networking
Sessions:
18:30 - 19:15: "Delivering Shared Code on Databricks" – James Cole – Senior Data Engineer @ Specsavers
Join Specsavers Senior Data Engineer, James Cole to explore the importance of shared code and learn about different methods for packaging and distributing to Databricks. James will share his journey, from manual uploads to automated CI/CD pipelines and private PyPi feeds. Gain practical insights to streamline your shared code deployment process.
19:25 - 20:00: “"Exploring and Understanding Databricks Lakehouse Monitoring" – Anna-Maria Wykes - Databricks Solution Architect Champion & Microsoft AI MVP
Anna-Maria presents an in-depth exploration of Databricks Lakehouse Monitoring, a new feature designed to enhance data integrity and adaptability in data lakes. As data lakes become integral to our solutions, handling immense and evolving data from diverse sources is crucial. This session will dive into how Databricks Lakehouse Monitoring empowers you with tools to create time-based observations, set custom metrics, and analyse data for drift and statistical distribution. Discover how it helps identify shifts in ML model inputs and performance trends over time.
20:00 onwards: Pizza, Drinks & Networking
Enjoy some delicious Franco Manco's Pizza and beverages while networking with peers.
Date and Location:
Date: 15th August – 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Slalom – Floor 15, Bloc, 17 Marble Street, Manchester, M2 3AW
Join us for a fantastic evening of learning and networking at the Manchester Databricks User Group!