The Databricks Diaries

Join James Hickey, Head of Data Science and AI at esure Group, as he explores AI readiness and the challenges of deploying AI into production. From data governance and risk management to model updates and fairness in AI, James shares insights into creating responsible, user-focused AI. Learn how cross-functional collaboration and tools like Databricks have transformed esure's AI projects, streamli...

Nik Walker , a creative and resilient leader of people in the data space, shares his knowledge on how he creates high-performing, psychologically safe teams working with Agile Methodologies by taking a human-centric approach to leadership. If you are recruiting your team of data professionals, tune in for advice on how to approach this! Want to take part in our podcast series? Register your intere...

Artificial Intelligence or AI has reached dizzying heights recently. The rise of the General Pre-trained Transformer, or GPT, has taken the world by storm. In this episode of the Databricks Diaries, we’re joined by Strategic Data and AI Advisor at Databricks, Franco Patano, for an eye-opening conversation on the latest in AI. Tune in to discover his challenges, sales hacks, and some timely discuss...

Whether you're an entry-level data engineer, analyst, or BI developer, mastering Databricks could significantly boost your career. Tune in to the second episode of the Databricks diaries, with special guest, Holly Smith - Staff Developer Advocate at Databricks! Learn why she bet her career on Databricks and how you can get started. Want to take part in our podcast series? Register your interest he...

Hosted by Daniel Thornton, this episode features industry professionals Michael Amadi and Giles Middleton as they delve into the world of data platforms. Join us as we compare Databricks and Microsoft Fabric, sharing their insights and preferences. Discover which platform is the best fit for different data needs and learn about the key factors to consider when making your choice! Want to take part...

Welcome to The Databricks Diaries. Have you ever wondered how top companies are harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and stay ahead of the competition?  In this podcast, we’ll be speaking to some of the best industry minds and unlocking the secrets to leveraging data like never before.  In each episode of the Databricks diaries, we’re opening the book with stories from data s...