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What we’re about
Data Bristol has been formed to offer knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for data professionals, techies, researchers or simply those with an interest in data applications and technologies. We aim to provide an open, friendly environment in which everyone can participate, learn and share their knowledge and experience with presentations covering a wide range of topics.
So, whether, you’re a data developer, engineer, scientist, analyst, manager, professional, academic etc, please feel free to join. Events generally cover the following subject areas: -
• Data Engineering
• Data DevOps
• Business Intelligence
• Database Administration & Development
• Advanced Analytics & Big Data
• AI and ML
• Infrastructure & Platforms
• Cloud & Internet of Things (IoT)
• Other Emerging Technologies
Meetings provide an opportunity for established and new speakers to share their experience, knowledge and thoughts for the benefit of all members. Attendees are encouraged to socialise, ask questions, network and learn from others. We aim to cater for different experience levels, with topics suitable for beginners through to more advanced subjects.
All attendees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct below.
### Code of Conduct for group leaders
As event and experience organizers, we seek to provide a respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion. We do not tolerate any behavior that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. Individuals are responsible for knowing and abiding by our standards and we encourage everyone to assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behavior to the Azure Data Community team so we can address issues immediately.
### All group members should follow
Throughout each interaction:
- Be friendly and welcoming
- Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
- Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier.
- Be patient
- Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences.
- Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.
- Be thoughtful
- Think about how others will interpret your words. Aim for clear and productive communication.
- Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain from commenting.
- Be respectful and inclusive
- Respect differences of opinion.
- Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize.
- Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you.
- Be open and curious
- Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.
- Ask questions to understand, not denounce.
- Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge.
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### Summary
- Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy.
- Use welcoming and inclusive language.
- Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online.
- Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.
- Gracefully accept constructive criticism.
- Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
- Reach out to the organizers if you need anything.
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See all- Databricks: Getting Started and Crafting High-Quality, Testable SolutionsBJSS, Bristol
AGENDA
18.00 – 18:20 Meet & Greet18:20 - 19:10: I read the Databricks website and I still don't know what you do - by Holly Smith
Databricks is a Data Intelligence Platform, and if you don't know what that means this talk is for you. We'll go through common data problems seen in every industry, take a buzzword free look at what Databricks does, what it's truly capable of and how it can benefit you in your day jobs.
BIO
Holly Smith is a multi award winning Data & AI expert who has over a decade of experience working with Data & AI teams in a variety of capacities from individual contributors all the way up to leadership. In her role as Staff Developer Advocate at Databricks she has worked with many multi national companies as they embark on their journey to the cutting edge of data. She is a renowned public speaker, teacher and minority in tech advocate and works with non profits through Datakind UK.
19:10 - 19:40 Pizza and Networking
19:40 - 20:30 Ensuring Code Quality with Unit Testing, Linting, and Automation with Databricks by Alex Cole
- In the fast-paced world of software development, maintaining high code quality is crucial. This session will delve into the essential practices of unit testing, linting, and automation, and how they can transform your development workflow.
We’ll cover:
• Unit Testing: Understanding the importance of unit tests, how to write effective tests, and best practices for maintaining them.
• Linting: How linting tools can help you catch errors early, enforce coding standards, and improve code readability.
• Automation: Integrating unit testing and linting into your CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous quality and reduce manual effort.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a solid grasp of how these practices can enhance your code quality, streamline your development process, and ultimately lead to more robust and maintainable software.
BIO
- Alex Cole is a Senior Architect specializing in data projects. A Databricks Solution Architect Champion and a leader in the Databricks Community of Practice at Cognizant, he holds multiple Azure certifications in solutions architecture, data engineering, data science, and AI engineering, along with the Advanced Databricks Data Engineering certification. Alex has made contributions to the Apache Commons project with his Java code and has actively participated in open-source projects, including Databricks Labs and the Open Source Unity Catalog Project. Beyond his professional work, he volunteers as a CIO for a local non-profit organisation. Alex blogs at www.alexcole.net
Hosted and Sponsored by BJSS - www.bjss.com - a leading technology and engineering consultancy for business.
Pizzas and Drinks during the event - thanks BJSS!
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About BJSS - https://www.bjss.com/
BJSS is a leading technology and engineering consultancy for business. Trusted by our clients, we collaborate with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver complex, innovative technology, engineering, and industry solutions that millions of people use every day.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.
We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees. - In the fast-paced world of software development, maintaining high code quality is crucial. This session will delve into the essential practices of unit testing, linting, and automation, and how they can transform your development workflow.
- Quack: A sensational 18thC robot duck, and its links to modern AIBJSS, Bristol
AGENDA
18.00 – 18:20 Meet & Greet18:20 - 19:10 Quack: A sensational 18thC robot duck, and its links to modern AI by Miranda Mowbray
In the last few years, developments in generative AI have been associated with jaw-dropping technical advances and feats of engineering, public spectacle, wildly exuberant predictions, and controversies about the nature of life itself. This kind of atmosphere has occurred before. My talk will be about the Digesting Duck, a clockwork-driven robot duck which was a sensation across Europe in the 18th Century. I’ll describe some links between the Digesting Duck and modern AI, both in terms of technological development, and of the philosophical questions raised in discussions about them. What can be learned from the Digesting Duck that is applicable to modern AI?
BIO
Miranda Mowbray is an honorary lecturer at the University of Bristol, where she teaches ethics for AI. She is not a robot, honest.19:10 - 19:40 Pizza and Networking
19:40 - 20:30 (TBC)
Hosted and Sponsored by BJSS - www.bjss.com - a leading technology and engineering consultancy for business.
Pizzas and Drinks during the event - thanks BJSS!
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About BJSS - https://www.bjss.com/
BJSS is a leading technology and engineering consultancy for business. Trusted by our clients, we collaborate with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver complex, innovative technology, engineering, and industry solutions that millions of people use every day.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.
We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees.