Stop Horsing Around - Ship the Query!

Ready to launch models straight from SQL? Join SoCal RUG with presenter Emil Hvitfeldt, a Software Engineer at Posit, on Orbital, a new tool that converts scikit-learn (Python) or tidymodels (R) workflows into native SQL for in-database prediction. It’s perfect for regulated or resource-constrained environments where deploying Python/R runtimes is a pain, and it can even be faster (think Snowflake wins) than running via Python services.

What you’ll learn—quick hits:

• How Orbital turns trained pipelines into portable SQL for real-time inference
• When to prefer in-database scoring (security, scaling, governance)
• A live, end-to-end demo from model to SQL (R + Python perspectives)
• Performance notes (e.g., Snowflake) and gotchas to watch for
• Practical tips for deployment and team workflows, plus Q&A

Bring your R, Python, and data-platform questions to this session!

For ONLINE attendees:
We will be broadcasting this presentation via YouTube Live. We will begin promptly at 7:00 pm PT. Please RSVP for online attendance to get the YouTube Live link. We have disabled YouTube Live Chat for this event. If you want to ask questions, please submit those via Slido here: https://app.sli.do/event/b7KuNibpKsSRbTLKDuR7H2

For IN-PERSON attendees, meeting location info:
We'll be meeting at the Keck Center @ Chapman University room N107/N109. The space has a 40-person limit - If you RSVP but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP promptly to accommodate others interested in attending. Food and beverages will be catered by SoCal RUG for this event and served at 6:30 pm PT. The main presentation will begin at 7:00 pm PT. The best parking option will be the Anderson Parking Structure conveniently next to the Chapman's Keck Center. From the entrance of the Anderson Parking Structure, navigate to the elevator on the far side of the parking structure. Take the elevator to the 1st floor, and you'll find yourself in an outdoor atrium. As you’re exiting the elevator, turn left through the glass doors into Swenson Hall. Continue down the hallway past the MakerSpace and the Ideation Zone (rooms N107/109) will be on your left. While street parking is an option, it may require a valid Chapman parking pass depending on the street you're on - Please pay attention to street signage and see everyone soon!

Legal Disclaimer:
The advice and/or information provided at this event is not endorsed by nor should it be construed as educational/legal advice from Chapman University.