Name: Austin Databricks Meetup featuring Databricks’ Samaya Madhavan
Start: 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Qubika

🚀 **Join the first Databricks meetup in Austin for experts and enthusiasts alike!**

This event is designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding and usage of Databricks for **data processing, machine learning, and advanced analytics**.
**Food and beverages will be provided**, so come ready to learn, connect, and enjoy a great evening with the local data community.

🔹 **Event Format:**
✅ **Technical Talks:** Presentations from experts covering architecture, best practices, use cases, and the latest Databricks trends.
✅ **Hands-On Workshops:** Interactive sessions where attendees will work on real-world solutions using Databricks in cloud environments.

🎯 **Who should attend?**

* **Data Engineers & Architects**
* **Data Scientists & Analysts**
* **Companies & Startups using Databricks**
* **Professionals interested in Big Data & Machine Learning**

🎤 **Speakers:**
**Samaya Madhavan**
Samaya Madhavan is a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, where she specializes in designing and deploying scalable data and AI solutions for enterprise clients. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, and full-stack development, she brings deep technical expertise and a passion for innovation to her role.
Before joining Databricks in 2022, Samaya held various roles at IBM, including Advisory Software Engineer in Watson Health, where she focused on AI applications in healthcare. She has also contributed to the broader data science community through her teaching, notably instructing the popular Coursera course “Deep Learning with Keras and TensorFlow” . Recognized for her commitment to education and diversity in tech, Samaya received the 2020 Women of Color Technology Rising Star Award. She continues to advocate for inclusive innovation while mentoring aspiring technologists and contributing to open knowledge in the AI community.

**Sebastian Diaz**
**Sebastian Diaz** is the Head of Data & AI at Qubika, a Databricks Select Partner specializing in enterprise-grade, industry-specific AI solutions. He leads Qubika’s Data & AI studio, where he applies his deep expertise in data strategy and machine learning across sectors including finance, healthcare, hi-tech, and entertainment. With over 15 years of experience in the technology space — including more than six years leading data and AI teams — Sebastian is widely recognized as a thought leader in the field. He regularly speaks at top industry events such as DAMA-Wisconsin Expo, MinneAnalytica (Minneapolis), ConnectIA, Disney’s Data & Analytics Conference (DDAC), and Databricks Meetups. His talks on generative AI, large language models, and data-driven innovation resonate with CTOs and senior technology executives seeking clarity and direction in an evolving landscape. Known for his strategic vision and practical insights, Sebastian helps organizations harness the power of AI to solve complex challenges and drive competitive advantage.

🤝 **Networking & Community:**
This meetup is a great opportunity to connect with other professionals in the data and AI ecosystem, share experiences, and explore new ideas and collaborations.

📩 **Register and become part of the Databricks community in Austin!** 🚀

**About Databricks**
Databricks is a unified, cloud-based platform for **data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and AI**, built on Apache Spark. It helps organizations streamline large-scale data processing, accelerate the development of AI models, and enable seamless collaboration across data teams.
www.databricks.com

**About Qubika**
**Qubika** is a global technology company that designs, builds, and scales AI-powered software products. As certified partners of Databricks, our teams specialize in data architecture, machine learning, and real-time analytics—helping companies across industries unlock the full value of their data. With over 600 experts across the Americas, we bring deep technical knowledge and real-world experience to every solution.
www.qubika.com

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