​🔊🌟 Calling all data engineers🌟🔊

​​Join us for Databricks DevConnect on Wednesday, March 26 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at the Databricks Bellevue office!

​Databricks DevConnect is a technical meetup designed for data engineers to experience an immersive evening of insights, collaborative learning, and community – hosted by the Databricks Developer Relations team. Bringing together data enthusiasts and innovators, we’ll explore the latest advancements in Databricks data engineering, AI, and analytics. You’ll have the chance to dive deep into technical discussions, share real-world experiences, and discover new ways to leverage Databricks’s technologies. Whether you’re a seasoned data engineer or just starting your journey, this event is designed to spark creativity and foster growth in our community. Let’s connect, learn, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with data – together!

​​Why You Can't Miss This Event:

• ​​🔓 Unlock the Power of Databricks: Discover how our unified platform can power your data engineering and AI initiatives.

• ​​🧠 Learn from Experts:  Gain actionable insights from Databricks Engineers, Product Managers, DevRel, and MVPs.

• ​​💻 Engaging Technical Sessions: Deepen technical expertise through interactive demos of the Databricks platform, and tools.

• ​​🤝 Network with the Community: Connect and build relationships with peers, MVPs, Databricks product managers, developer advocates, and engineers.

​​AGENDA

• ​​5:00 PM: Registration & Mingling 

• ​​5:45 PM: Welcome Remarks by:

  • ​Eloisa Elias, Data Scientist + Founder, PyData Seattle

• ​​6:00 PM ➡️ Session #1: Format Interoperability with Apache Iceberg™

  • ​​Jason Reid, Director, Product Management

• ​​6:30 PM ➡️ Session #2: Apache Iceberg™ Interoperability with Databricks at T-Mobile

  • ​Radha Kumari Chinta, Senior Data Engineer, T-Mobile

• ​6:55 PM ➡️ Session #3: End-to-End Development with Databricks Assistant: From Data Discovery to Production

  • ​Weston Hutchins, Sr. Manager, Product Management

• ​​7:25 PM ➡️ Session #4: Simon + Denny Ask Us Anything featuring Gavi!

  • ​Simon Whiteley, CTO, Advancing Analytics

  • ​Gavita Regunath, Chief AI Officer, Advancing Analytics + Databricks MVP

  • ​​Denny Lee, Principal Developer Advocate

• ​​7:55 PM: Closing Remarks by:

  • ​​Denny Lee, Principal Developer Advocate

• ​​8:00 PM: Networking Reception with bites and beverages

• ​​9:00 PM: Good night

​​SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

• ​​Format Interoperability with Apache Iceberg™: In this technical session, we will showcase and demonstrate how Databricks simplifies data integration across any open data format.  You’ll learn how Databricks allows you to connect to any data source allowing you to have full format interoperability from wherever/whatever your data source.  

• ​Apache Iceberg™ Interoperability with Databricks at T-Mobile: In this talk, I will explore the integration of Apache Iceberg™ with Databricks and Snowflake to create a robust and efficient data architecture. We will discuss how Iceberg's table format enables seamless interoperability between these platforms, allowing for efficient data processing, querying, and management. Key features such as ACID transactions, schema evolution, and time travel will be highlighted, along with real-world examples of successful implementations.

• ​​End-to-End Development with Databricks Assistant: From Data Discovery to Production: In this technical deep dive, we’ll explore how developers can leverage the Databricks Assistant to streamline workflows across the entire development lifecycle—from data discovery to production deployment. Learn how AI-powered features like Catalog Explorer integration simplify schema exploration and metadata retrieval, while SQL optimization tools help refine query performance. We’ll also showcase new capabilities for diagnosing job errors and troubleshooting DLT pipelines, enabling faster debugging and issue resolution in Python-based workflows. Whether you're authoring SQL queries, troubleshooting Python scripts, or debugging production workflows, discover how the Databricks Assistant accelerates development and enhances operational efficiency.

• ​Simon + Denny Ask Us Anything featuring Gavi!: Simon and Denny discuss and debate all things Delta, Lakehouse, and Apache Spark™, and now they're doing it live. But even better Gavi will join the motley crew so we can dive into Machine Learning and AI as well! So whether you want advice on lake structures, GenAI best practices, or great coffee - have a blast in this session!

​​SPEAKERS

• ​​Denny Lee, Principal Developer Advocate, Databricks

• ​Weston Hutchins, Sr. Manager, Product Management, Databricks

• ​Radha Kumari Chinta, Senior Data Engineer, T-Mobile

• ​Simon Whiteley, CTO, Advancing Analytics

• ​Gavita Regunath, Chief AI Officer, Advancing Analytics + Databricks MVP

• ​Eloisa Elias, Data Scientist + Founder, PyData Seattle