Building Data Platforms - trivago meetup

Join us for an evening of honest insights and practical wisdom from the data trenches
We're excited to invite you to an engaging meetup where industry experts will share their unfiltered experiences building and scaling data platforms. Whether you're a data scientist, ML engineer, platform architect, or simply curious about the realities of modern data infrastructure, this event promises valuable takeaways and genuine stories from the field.

Location
trivago Campus, Media Hafen
A stunning waterfront location that perfectly captures Düsseldorf's innovative spirit

How to attend
Please use the QR code in the image to register.

Topics

"Platforms for Data & AI at StepStone"
At StepStone we have a large (+200 people) and vibrant data community comprising Data Scientists, ML Engineers and Data Analysts. We also have a large and complex ecosystem that has evolved over more than 25 years and through multiple mergers and acquisitions. We will describe our journey towards building platforms that make it easier to work with this data for multiple purposes ranging from BI to AI.
Presented by: Aditya Cherukumudi and Hari Natarajan (StepStone)

"When Data Mesh Becomes a Mess"
In this talk, we'll look back at the challenges and mistakes building a data mesh architecture serving 1000s of data users spread across 20+ locations. We'll also look into the wins and pivots we did to solve this challenges.
Presented by: Jake Mongaya (SumUp)

"Plenty of Mistakes"
Lessons learned from moving trivago's data platform to the cloud. Two years' worth of mistakes summarized in 30 minutes, and what they taught us about being a platform team.
Presented by: Andrés Sopeña Pérez (trivago)

Who Should Attend

• Data Scientists and ML Engineers
• Platform and Infrastructure Engineers
• Data Analysts and BI Professionals
• Engineering Leaders and Architects
• Anyone curious about real-world data platform challenges

Why Attend
This isn't your typical tech talk filled with perfect success stories. Instead, you'll get honest, practical insights from teams who've navigated real challenges and emerged with hard-earned wisdom. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with fellow data professionals in the beautiful setting of Media Hafen.
Come ready to learn, connect, and perhaps share a few war stories of your own. Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for networking and Q&A.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to secure your spot – space is limited and these authentic insights tend to draw quite a crowd.