DSS SF Meetup: From GenAI to Autonomous Data: Building Scalable AI Systems
Come connect with the DSS Bay Area community at our next San Francisco Meetup on May 21! Spend the evening with fellow data, ML and AI professionals for expert talks, real-world insights, and great conversations. Learn about the latest trends in enterprise AI and ML, and hear directly from local practitioners and leaders shaping the future of the field.
Agenda:
🔸 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Networking
🔸 7:00 – 7:30 PM
GenAI Applications: Closing the POC to Production Gap
Speaker: Sanghamitra Deb, Sr Machine Learning Engineer, Adobe
The democratization of AI through generative models has made solution-building more accessible than ever. However, moving from a promising proof of concept to a scalable, production-ready system remains a major hurdle. Sanghamitra will dive into key technical, organizational, and ethical challenges in deploying GenAI solutions at scale, backed by real-world case studies. Learn strategies for building robust evaluation frameworks, responsible AI governance, infrastructure optimization, and feedback loops that drive measurable business impact.
🔸 7:30 – 8:00 PM
Autonomous Data Products for an Autonomous Era: Rethinking How We Manage Data for AI and Scale
Speaker: Zhamak Dehghani, Founder & CEO, Nextdata
As AI and automation reshape the business landscape, our approach to data management must evolve. Zhamak Dehghani, creator of Data Mesh, will introduce the concept of autonomous data products—self-managing, intelligent data units built for the complexity of today’s decentralized and AI-driven world. She’ll share how early adopters are scaling faster and governing smarter by rethinking traditional pipelines and embracing autonomy at every layer.
🔸 8:00pm - 9:00pm - Networking
Come connect, learn, and be part of the next wave of innovation in AI, ML, and data management.
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